Crime
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganja
A 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 upgraded
Georgetown’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...
Police Constable dies following accident
By Leroy Smith Police Constable 22155, Khrystama Yasin of the Whim Police Station died while receiving medical attention for injuries...
Six Former GRDB members charged for over $400M fraud; Placed on $500,000 bail each
Six Former Board Members of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), including two People’s Progressive Party Members of Parliament, were...
BREAKING NEWS: Woman killed by husband
By Leroy Smith Detectives in ‘E’ Division, are on the hunt for a man who this morning (Friday, May 19,...
SOCU questions six former members of Rice Board
Six former members of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) are scheduled to appear in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court tomorrow...
Fishermen call for more Coast Guards’ patrol following recent piracy attack
In light of the recent piracy attack on a fishing vessel that left one dead and two other persons traumatised,...
Employee admits to theft of medical supplies valued $100,000 from Diamond Bond; Another resigned
Following yesterday’s (Wednesday, May 17, 2017), the discovery of stolen drugs at the Diamond Bond, one male employee has admitted...
BREAKING NEWS: Body of fisherman washes up at Rose Hall Foreshore following piracy attack
The remains of a father of two this afternoon (Wednesday, May 17, 2017), washed up at the Rose Hall foreshore,...
Man killed execution style
Police are investigating the murder of a 27-year-old man who was discovered with a gunshot wound to the back of...
Driver placed on $50,000 bail, license suspended for accident involving school children
By Leroy Smith The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended that the license of 28-year-old Alpha Felix be suspended...
Hit and run driver leaves evidence behind as victim clings to life
By Leroy Smith A so far unidentified man was last evening (Tuesday, May 16, 2017), struck by a car on...
“Mudda”, Mother arrested for gun, ammo and weed
By Leroy Smith A man who goes by the name of “Mudda” has landed himself in the custody of the...
One feared dead as pirates strike in Corentyne River
By Leroy Smith Fisher folks from the Corentyne area are currently searching for the body of 45-year-old Mahadeo Ramdehal called...
Canecutter, son and nephew on the run for raping 12-year-old
The police in Berbice are hunting for a canecutter, his son and nephew who allegedly raped a 12-year-old relative. According...
13-year-old arrested for sodomizing 10 year old boy
A New Amsterdam teen is presently in police custody after it was alleged that he raped his 10-year-old male neighbour...
Guyana still Cocaine transit point, GDF has limited capacity- US report
Despite efforts made, Guyana remains a transit country for cocaine destined for the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and...
Maximum security for 51st Independence celebrations; Fireworks for Durban Park
Guyana’s 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations will not be as huge as the Jubilee celebrations last year, however; measures are being...
EU calls for elections in Venezuela
(REUTERS) European Union foreign ministers urged Venezuelan authorities to hold elections and release political prisoners to help end six weeks...
Glasgow New Housing Scheme home interior destroyed by mystery fire
A fire of unknown origin has completely destroyed the inside of a single storey, three bedroom concrete home in the...
