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...
Canteen operator stabbed to death by reputed husband
By MalisaPlayter Harry A woman was this afternoon stabbed to death by her “child father” at approximately 13:20...
Aircraft found at Yupukari came from Columbia- Preliminary Report
The Preliminary Report of the Commission of Inquiry, which was established to probe the discovery of an aircraft near the village...
UPDATE; Businessman denies allegations of paying men to torch Gafoors complex
By Leroy Smith A Georgetown businessman who was fingered in the recent fires at Gafoors Houston, East Bank Demerara (E.C.D)...
UPDATE; 14-year-old is person of interest in Mahaicony businesswoman’s murder
By Royan Abrams A teenager was arrested and is in police custody assisting with investigations into the gruesome murder of...
One arrested for killing Mahaicony businesswoman
By Royan Abrams The Police in ‘C’ Division have arrested a male suspect in connection with the brutal killing of...
Georgetown Businessman paid $40,000 to set fire to Gafoors bond
By Leroy Smith A businessman (Name withheld) who owns and operates a dry goods store in Georgetown is alleged to...
One in custody following robbery at Chinese Restaurant
A 23-year-old suspect of Middle Street, La Penitence, Georgetown, was last evening arrested following a robbery at La Parfaite Harmonie,...
Investigation launched into issuance of fake passports for Dataram, wife
PRESS RELEASE Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that a full investigation has been launched to determine the...
Man arrested in connection with unlicensed firearm & 12 rounds found in girlfriend’s yard
A 34-year-old miner of Providence, East Bank Demerara is assisting the police in their investigation into the discovery of an...
UPDATED; Dataram, reputed wife handed over to local authorities
Acting Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force has acknowledged the “excellent collaboration” between local law enforcement units and counterparts in...
Children left alone & overloaded electrical circuits main causes of 261 reported fires in Berbice
By Royan Abrams The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) throughout the country is celebrating their 42nd fire prevention month under the...
Businessman who imports fish from Guyana convicted after being caught with $8M cocaine shipment
(New York Daily News) The jury didn’t buy this guy’s fish story. The owner of a company that imports...
Pedal cyclist killed in road accident
By Leroy Smith Clement Skeet, age 60 died last evening while receiving treatment at the West Demerara Regional Hospital. ...
BREAKING NEWS: One dead in interior stabbing
By Leroy Smith The Police in ‘F’ Division are preparing to head to Baramita, Region One where it was...
Top Cop confirms Dataram, wife captured
By Leroy Smith Acting Police Commissioner, David Ramnarine this evening confirmed that Barry Dataram was captured in Suriname this afternoon...
Former Army head to investigate latest mining pit accident
By Leroy Smith Former head of the Guyana Defence Force, Rear Admiral Gary Bess who is the Presidential Advisor on...
Developing Story: Brazilian national killed, gold missing
By Leroy Smith The Police in ‘F’ Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent robbery and murder of a...
Guyana Police Force calls on all road users to comply with traffic laws to reduce accidents
As National Road Safety Month approaches, The Guyana Police Force, Traffic Department is advising all road users to observe the...
