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...
Police Force investigating allegations which surfaced in the media
The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform the general public that leave required by members of the Guyana Police Force...
BREAKING NEWS: Security guard murdered; Ex-lover arrested
By Leroy Smith Latchmin Shiwpugan also known as Radika,49 years, a security guard who resides at Crane, West...
18 year old miner dies after being trapped in pit
Police are reporting that at around 18:00hrs yesterday Sunday May 29, 2016, miner Ramal Williams, 18 years, of 58 Miles,...
Cutlass wielding men attack crew at sea; three missing
Investigations are being conducted into a report that about 23:00hrs on Friday May 27, 2016, boat captain Seepersaud Persaud, 43...
16 year old waitress nursing gunshot wound to the chin following robbery
The Police are reporting that at around 22:45 hours last night Friday May 27, 2016, 16 year old waitress Onica...
Licensed firearm holder opens fire on group of men; two injured
By Leroy Smith Two men were this afternoon injured and had to seek medical attention at the Georgetown...
RK security shot; money bag snatched
By Leroy Smith Dameon Pears, a 34 year old security guard of Watooka, Linden was shot to the...
Wanted bulletin issued for Keon Hyles aka ‘Brains’
Keon Hyles called ‘Brains’ is wanted by the police pending investigations into the attempted murder of Michelle Drennol which occurred...
Police recovers .38 pistol with three rounds in Sophia
Police say at about 21:00hrs last night Thursday May 19, 2016, ranks of a police mobile patrol in “A” Field,...
Woman attacked at gunpoint after returning home following bank transaction
The Guyana Police Force is reporting about 14:00hrs today Thursday May 19, 2016, Marilyn Burning of Atlantic Ville, ECD,...
DPP orders inquest into Assistant Commissioner’s Death
By Leroy Smith Following doubts surrounding the accident and subsequent death of late Assistant Commissioner Administration, Balram Persaud, the Director...
Policing in ‘F’ Division being hampered by mobility; communication
By Leroy Smith The Police ‘F’ Division covers several interior regions and according to its Commander, Senior Superintendent...
Police making waves through Community Outreach Interventions
The police in ‘F’ Division (Interior Locations) under the command of Senior Superintendent R. Budhram, are continuing with their Community...
Five teenagers remanded for Professor’s murder
By Leroy Smith Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan this morning remanded five teenagers to prison for the murder of...
DPP recommends murder charge for five teenagers in Professor’s murder case
By Leroy Smith The Director of Public Prosecution Shalimar Ali-Hack has recommended that the Guyana Police Force lay...
10 year-old killed after being struck down by drunken Police Constable
Police are conducting investigations into a fatal accident that occurred about 21:15hrs last night Sunday May 15, 2016, on the...
Salesman shot to leg while in his home
The police are reporting that around 20:00hrs last night Sunday May 15, 2016, salesman Safraz Bacchus, 31 years, of Port...
“Operation Restore Order” retrieves hundreds of contraband items at Camp Street Prison
by Selwyn A. Pieters, B.A., LL.B., L.E.C. Lawyer How would you describe Saturday’s operation at the Georgetown Prison? ...
