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...
UPDATED; Maids tied up as bandits rob Clement Rohee’s home
The police are hunting four persons following a robbery at the home of former Minister of Home Affairs and General...
Police investigating assault on journalist
Police investigators at the Brickdam Police Station are investigating a report of assault committed on News Room Senior Crime and...
Two wanted for robbery under arms apprehended
Two males, one of whom is a convicted felon on the run for robbery under arms, were this afternoon apprehended...
Suspicious robbery at car dealership under probe
By Leroy Smith The Police are hunting suspects in a multimillion dollar robbery of an auto dealer’s office in Kingston,...
Prime suspect in Bartica Robbery arrested; 85% items recovered
The prime suspect who last Sunday morning broke into a Variety Store at First Avenue, Bartica and carted off with...
BREAKING NEWS; Seelall Persaud rescinds promotions approved by Ramnarine
By Leroy Smith Promotions which were approved and granted to police ranks across the country by Assistant Commissioner, David Ramnarine while...
$250,000 bail granted for alleged gang rapists
By Royan Abrams Three young men were today placed on $250, 000 bail each when they appeared at the New...
Labourer remanded for beheading Belvedere woman
By Royan Abrams A 39-year-old labourer of Belvedere, Corentyne, Berbice, was this morning remanded to prison for the murder of...
Body fished out of the Mazaruni River; Family receives conflicting reports
By Malisa Playter Harry The body of a 44-year-old welder was on Sunday fished out of the Mazaruni River....
Money changer shot while making purchase at fast food outlet
By Royan Abrams A man was this afternoon shot to the abdomen by an unknown person while he was making...
UPDATE; Man found on Corentyne public road died from hit and run accident
By Royan Abrams The Police in ‘B’ Division are hunting for the owner of a motor vehicle that struck down...
Women and Gender Equality Commission calls for a more humane Juvenile Offences law
The Women and Gender Equality Commission is lobbying for the removal of wandering as an offence punishable by detention at...
Citizens express concerns with Crime situation
Several citizens have stated that the current crime situation in the country has them feeling uneasy and are therefore calling...
“We would like to see fewer weapons in the hands of private citizens” -President
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, David Granger on Thursday expressed his view that weapons should only be carried...
Police seeking assistance to identify alleged bandit (WARNING; Graphic police image)
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the assistance of members of the public in identifying a male who was shot...
Man who allegedly shot reputed wife in mouth surrendered
After one month on the run, a 27-year-old, West Ruimveldt resident, who allegedly shot his reputed wife in her mouth...
Child abuse cases on the increase; More sensitization on Sexual Offences needed -DPP
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DDP) says there are more sexual offences being committed against children, based on the files...
Two businessmen arrested following discovery of gun, ammo and marijuana
Two businessmen from Linden and Diamond, East Bank Demerara respectively have been taken into custody, early this morning after an...
