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...
N.A Town Council implements fines for dumping of solid waste
By Malisa Playter Harry The New Amsterdam Town Council has embarked on several initiatives in an effort to keep the town clean, including...
Update; Berbice couple homeless following Fire
By Royan Abrams A fire of unknown origin has completely destroyed a two-storeyed wooden building at #69 Village Corentyne Berbice at...
Breaking News: Fire completely guts two storied wooden building at No 69 Village
By Malisa Playter Harry A two storey wooden building was minutes ago completely burnt to the ground No. 69 Village,...
Police stats show 21% reduction in serious crimes; increase in road fatalities
The Guyana Police Force is once again reporting a decrease in serious crimes. Statistics released today show a 21 percent...
Suspect arrested; unlicensed pistol, matching rounds found
One of several suspects fingered in an armed robbery which occurred in Eccles, East Bank Demerara (E.B.D) on October 02,...
BREAKING NEWS: Commander, other ranks transferred with immediate effect
By Leroy Smith Senior Superintendent of Police and Commander of ‘E’ Division (Linden), Calvin Brutus along with three other senior ranks...
Businessman robbed by three armed men
By Royan Abrams A businessman and his son were last evening attacked and robbed by three bandits armed with guns...
Man arrested in Cuyuni with unlicensed firearm and matching rounds
A 35-year- old male of Industrial Area, Mackenzie, Linden, was yesterday arrested in Cuyuni by ranks of the of the...
Honouring Fire Service’s recommendations led to less damage at Gafoors bond
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was able to alleviate major damages at the Gafoors Houston Complex last evening as a...
Update; Africanised Bees attack and kill tractor operator
By Malisa Playter Harry A tractor operator identified as Taijram Jainarine, age 57 of #69 Village, Corentyne, Berbice was...
Department of Education in region 6 launches investigation at Tagore Memorial Secondary
By Malisa Playter Harry Region six Education Officer Volika Jaikishoon yesterday met with the administrative board and staff...
Investigation ongoing into second Gafoors fire
An investigation is ongoing into the fire which ravaged parts of the Gafoors Houston Complex, East Bank Demerara on Monday...
Africanised Bees kill tractor operator at #69 Village
By Malisa Playter Harry A swarm of African Bees this afternoon attacked a male tractor operator at Skeldon Backdam...
Abducted U.S Citizen under investigation
A Cuban-born United States citizen who was on Saturday rescued by the police after they received information that he was...
UPDATE; Corentyne man remanded for raping 12 year old
By Royan Abrams A Corentyne man has been remanded to prison for allegedly raping a 12-year-old family member when he...
UPDATE; Family calls for full probe into recent mining pit accident
By Leroy Smith The family of a 33-year-old father of two is calling for a full probe into the accident...
Barbadian National nabbed with cocaine wrapped in undergarments
A 22-year-old Barbadian National was on Sunday arrested by ranks of the Guyana Police Force at the Eugene F. Correira...
UPDATED; Chinese Restaurant robbed at Portuguese Quarters
By Malisa Playter Harry A Chinese restaurant located at Portuguese Quarters, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice, was this evening robbed of an...
