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...
Decapitated body of woman found in her home
By Royan Abrams The Police in Berbice have arrested a male neighbour of a Corentyne woman whose decapitated body...
Berbice man caught with cocaine and quantity of cash
By Royan Abrams An Alness, Corentyne man was arrested after police in ‘B’ Division found a quantity of cocaine...
Alleged bandit killed, another arrested during home invasion
By Leroy Smith A Diamond resident this morning allegedly shot and killed a home intruder, while another was arrested...
Teen on the run after raping 6-year-old
By Leroy Smith The parents and relatives of a six-year-old girl along with some members of the Sophia Community are...
Police holds fast to Crime stats; says PSC statement “preposterous”
The Guyana Police Force on Monday responded to the Private Sector Commission’s position on the issue of crime and security...
Body of 26 year old carpenter found on No. 70 public road, Berbice
By Malisa Playter Harry A 26-year-old carpenter was found dead on the No. 70 Public Road Upper Corentyne, Berbice...
UPDATE; Police still hunting for the owner of firearm that shot 8-year-old
By Royan Abrams Although several persons have been arrested and questioned, the Police in ‘B’ Division are still to make...
Two Mothers are certain that a businessman is behind their sons’ disappearance
Two mothers are losing hope that after one year there is still no sign of their missing sons or any...
Police Ramps up visibility in Berbice
The Guyana Police Force has increased its resources in the Berbice area to better respond to reports of crime and...
One Subordinate Officer, five police constables dismissed from GPF
By Leroy Smith Five constables and a subordinate officer have been dismissed during the month of October. This is according...
Ramjattan stands by his man on ‘no bail for gun crimes’
By Leroy Smith Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan during a recent interview with News Room noted that he supports comments...
Police Constable hospitalized, another treated for stab wounds following altercation
A policeman is hospitalized and another was treated and sent away after they intervened in an altercation between a female...
West Demerara rape suspect arrested
Following a successful collaboration between residents of a community on the East Bank of Essequibo and the Guyana Police Force,...
UPDATE; Two dead in Moblissa accident
By Leroy Smith Divisional Commander, Senior Superintendent Karim Baksh has confirmed that two persons are now dead following an accident...
BREAKING NEWS: two dead in Moblissa smash up
By Leroy Smith Two persons are now dead and pinned in a minibus while several others are injured following a...
8-year-old hospitalised after being hit by stray bullet
Police in ‘B’ Division are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident during which an 8-year-old girl was hit in...
Mandela Avenue shooting; Relative uncooperative- Police
The Guyana Police Force is reporting that the mother of 25-year-old Gregory Garraway of Russell Street Charlestown, Georgetown who was...
Private Sector believes state incapable of protecting citizens
By Leroy Smith In light of what is being regarded as an increase in the number of crimes; particularly gun-related...
