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...
Chinese Restaurant owner in custody for beating dog food vendor
A 33-year-old restaurateur of Main and Chapel Streets, New Amsterdam, Berbice is in police custody after he allegedly beat a...
Man arrested for not reporting reputed wife’s death to police
By Royan Abrams A West Coast Berbice man has been arrested by ranks of the Fort Wellington Police station after...
7-year-old succumbs days after being struck down on pedestrian crossing
By Royan Abrams A 7-year-old Wellington Park Primary School student who was struck down by a speeding motor car on...
Body of labourer found in yard
The body of a 25-year-old labourer was at around 6:00hrs this morning discovered in his yard at Number 60 Village,...
Man stabbed, another’s nose tip bitten off during brawl
Two males are currently hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital after a brawl at an Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Shop during...
Fly Jamaica, CAL aircraft grounded after minor accident
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) are currently investigating an incident which...
Man killed in crash after dropping wife at airport
By Leroy Smith A man was this morning killed on the spot after the vehicle he was driving slammed into...
INTERNATIONAL; Plane carrying 81 people crashed in Colombia; 76 died
(BBC) A plane carrying 81 people, including a top Brazilian football team, has crashed on its approach to the city...
Detective allegedly receives death threat for accepting bribe to cover up murder
By Royan Abrams The Police in ‘B’ Division are hunting for a male who threatened to kill one of the...
Bystander injured in Gas Station shooting incident
A bystander was on Sunday night shot to his left hand at a popular gas station, located on the East...
22-year-old farmer shot while relieving himself next to parked car
Police Ranks are investigating the circumstances under which a 22-year-old farmer of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D) was shot...
East Bank man apprehended for Domestic Violence
A male domestic violence suspect who assaulted and tried to disarm an armed police constable, was early this morning shot...
Murdered carpenter’s family allegedly offered $50M to hush on murder case
By Royan Abrams In the midst of several persons being charged in connection with the murder of carpenter Faiyaz Narinedat...
Argument over beer bottle led to shooting at Bar
An East Ruimveldt resident is presently in a serious condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital, after being shot thrice about...
One critical following Corentyne accident
By Royan Abrams Traffic ranks in ‘B’ Division are currently investigating a serious accident that occurred at about 20:30 hours...
Berbice crimes to be investigated twice following allegations of cover-up- Ramjattan
By Royan Abrams Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan on Saturday assured the grieving family of the late Faiyaz Narinedat who...
INTERPOL issues wanted bulletin for Marcus Bisram
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has issued a wanted bulletin for Marcus Brian Bisram who is wanted for prosecution...
Berbice man charged for stealing $500,000 in sheep
By Royan Abrams A man who was recently remanded to prison for several charges was once again brought before the New...
