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...
Acting Deeds Registrar under investigation for financial improprieties; Nandlall says allegations “incredulous”
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been called in to investigate alleged financial improprieties committed by acting Registrar of Deeds...
Burnt body of male found
By Leroy Smith The police on the West Coast Berbice at around noon today (Wednesday, April 26, 2017), discovered the...
Developing Story: Passengers, Crew stranded in Essequibo River after boat develops difficulty.
By Leroy Smith A passenger boat loaded with passengers after departing the Supenaam Stelling is said to have developed difficulty...
Fisherman arrested for marijuana possession
By Leroy Smith A 28 year old fisherman from Albouystown has been arrested following a raid on his home. This...
Close to 200 Cubans Stranded at CJIA as GCAA suspends Easy Sky operations
By Leroy Smith The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) for the past few days took on the look as that...
Nandlall files application to restrain seizure of Commonwealth Law Reports
Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall has filed an application in the High Court seeking an interim conservatory order preventing officers...
Two hospitalised after neighbour intervenes to stop domestic abuse
Two labourers are now patients at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after they allegedly chopped each other several times at...
Clues lead to mystery Trini conman in Guyana
(Trinidad Express) It has been five-and-half-years since a conman and his associates defrauded the National Energy Corporation (NEC, now National...
Informant of alleged plot to assassinate President missing
By Leroy Smith A man who appeared on a local television newscast claiming that he was approached by a businessman...
Three injured in prison brawl
The Police in Berbice are investigating the circumstances surrounding a brawl at the New Amsterdam Prison which resulted in three...
Nandlall questioned by SOCU about Commonwealth Law Reports
Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall was today (Monday, April 24, 2017) called in and questioned by ranks of the Special...
Teacher, Farmer remanded for Narcotics possession
57-year-old Linden Gordon C/D Priest of 5118 Central Amelia’s Ward Mackenzie, Linden has been remanded to prison until May 24, 2017,...
Bartica resident, Brazilian miner arrested for possession of Cannabis, unlicensed firearm, ammunition
A First Avenue, Bartica, resident was yesterday afternoon (Sunday, April 23, 2017) arrested at his home with four hundred and...
Albouystown man in hot water for gun, ammo
After attempting to flee from law enforcement officers over the weekend, Randy Bharat a forty-year-old was arrested. He is being...
Man with 140 grams of Marijuana told ranks he bought it for “fifteen grand”
Devon Joseph, 26 years old of 96 Beverly Hills, Lethem was busted with 140 grams of marijuana which he told...
CPGs commended for efforts in reducing crimes during its 41 years of existence
By Royan Abrams The Community Policing Groups (CPGs) across the country has concluded 41 years of voluntary service to the...
Woman allegedly takes her life following beating from husband
By Royan Abrams A Rose Hall Town, Corentyne woman is mourning the death of her only daughter who allegedly took...
Five homeless following Corentyne fire
By Royan Abrams A family of five is now homeless after a fire of unknown origin completely destroyed their home;...
