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...
Relatives of murder victims satisfied with police investigations
By Royan Abrams Relatives of 33-year-old Naresh Rooplall, 37-year-old Pawan Chandradai and his 15-year-old son, Jaikarran Chandradai who were murdered...
Trio remanded for Black Bush triple murder
Three persons were on Tuesday remanded by magistrate, Judy Latchman for the murder of three persons on Friday, July 22....
GPF inducted over 200 new recruits
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday (August 2, 2016) inducted in excess of two hundred new recruits. The...
53-year-old man killed by drunk driver
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently investigating a fatal accident which occurred about 21:30hrs on Sunday July 31, 2016,...
One in custody for Laing Avenue shooting
One person is in custody following the murder of Orin David, 32 years on Monday, August 1 at Lot 89 Laing...
Pedestrian killed in ‘hit and run’
By Malisa Playter Harry David Murray was earlier this evening struck down by a speeding motor vehicle at Number 51...
9-year-old dies after allegedly being hit by Jet Ski
By Malisa Playter Harry Emancipation Day activities at the Number 63 beach on Monday came to an abrupt halt, after...
Unidentified man crushed by 40ft Container
By Leroy Smith A man was moments ago crushed to death at the corners of Coral Street and Avenue of...
One dead in Laing Avenue shooting
By Leroy Smith A 32-year-old man is now dead after he was shot by an allegedly unlicensed firearm holder at...
Police investigating violation of safety rules in teen’s death
By Royan Abrams Police officers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 19-year-old Leroy Bennett of Alness...
20 groups of communities to benefit from crime reduction strategy
The Executing Unit (PEU) of the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP), Ministry of Public Security was granted permission from the...
Bandits threaten to kill 4-year-old during early morning robbery
The police in ‘B’ Division are currently hunting for two men who attacked and robbed a young couple earlier today...
CCJ rules in favour of Glen Lall in Ramsahoye/KN libel case
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that the appeal of a Court of Appeal ruling in the case...
19 -year-old falls to death while working at rice mill
By Royan Abrams Dead is 19- year- old Leroy Bennett of Alness Village Corentyne Berbice, who fell to his...
Man found hanging after being locked out of home
By Malisa Playter A 25-year-old taxi driver was on Thursday morning found hanging from a rafter under his home. ...
‘Hiney’ wanted for Trafficking in Narcotics
Obina Hendricks ‘aka Hiney’ is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to ‘Trafficking in Narcotics’on July 11, 2016,...
Corps of wardens will be specially trained to police mining areas- Granger
In an effort to strengthen security, a corps of wardens will be trained who will be working in the mining...
UPDATE: 17-year-old among suspects confessed to murdering Black Bush trio
A farmer, his 17-year-old son and an employee of the man has confessed to murdering 33-year-old Naresh Rooplall, 37-year-old Pawan...
