Crime
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganjaA woman from Smithfield, Berbice, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after she was caught with 345 pounds of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10 Village, West Coast Berbice, with...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
Police silent on probe into murder of Rupununi tour guide, family considering second autopsy Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent...
Jamal ‘Skinny’ Bourne probe: Forensic analysis for human remains foundInvestigators probing the reported death of wanted man Jamal “Skinny” Bourne have secured what they believe are his remains in...
Nearly 200 arrested in cross-border ‘Operation Guyana Shield’ – INTERPOLNearly 200 arrests were made and large quantities of cash, gold, mercury, firearms and drugs were seized during a landmark...
Gas station bombing: Taxi driver to challenge confessionLegal issues surrounding the admissibility of an alleged confession statement and efforts in securing defence attorneys emerged on Wednesday when...
North Pakaraimas man charged for raping childA 25-year-miner of the North Pakaraimas, Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni), has been charged after reportedly raping a child. The charge was...
Three charged for trafficking over 150 pounds of cocaineThree men— Devon Haynes, Narindra Singh and Mark Jainarine— have been charged in connection with the reported trafficking of 70...
Driver who damaged palms trees charged, compensates Public Works MinistryTerrence Alstrom has been charged by local authorities after he reportedly drove dangerously along the Rupert Craig Highway, damaging several...
Body of wanted man in viral shooting video burned, dumped in creekThe body believed to be that of Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” the wanted man who was captured on...
Operator fined after illegal mining shut down in Essequibo RiverAn operator was recently fined after he pleaded guilty to illegal mining when he appeared at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court....
One in custody in Bare Root carpenter murder probePolice have taken one person into custody as investigations continue into the fatal shooting of 34-year-old carpenter Homton Chichester, also...
Police probe armed robbery at Mara Mara Backdam, miner injuredPolice in Regional Division Seven have launched an investigation into an alleged robbery under arms that occurred on Tuesday, January...
Two teens among six arrested after firearm, ammo found in Linden operationTwo teenagers are among six persons arrested as police investigate the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during a late-night...
Nandlall again warns of consequences if a sanctioned person is elected Opposition LeaderAttorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday night weighed in on the election of Guyana’s next...
Probe ongoing into sexual exploitation, misconduct allegations at Police AcademySee below the full release from the Ministry of Home Affairs: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken note of...
513 grams of ganja found at New Amsterdam PrisonPolice are investigating the discovery of 513 grams of suspected cannabis found on the southern side of the New Amsterdam...
More guns, ammo found by Police Police ranks seized more firearms and ammunition on Sunday and Monday in two separate incidents in Chenapou, Region Eight, and...
Barakat Landing fatality: DPP orders inquest into death of pork-knocker The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered that an inquest be held into the death of 27-year-old Matthew Ramlochand....
Victim details wedding-night assault as 2018 Corentyne attempted murder trial opensThe attempted murder trial of a Corentyne man accused in a 2018 assault opened on Monday at the Berbice High...
Police yet to confirm death of man in viral shooting videoPolice are investigating a viral shooting social media video that allegedly shows wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,”...
