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Crime

February 12, 2026
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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...

February 12, 2026
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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...

December 11, 2024
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Nandlall accuses Hughes, defence team of clear attempt to delay election fraud trial

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has again voiced concerns over attempts to delay the 2020 election fraud trial, highlighting what he...

December 11, 2024
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Nandlall challenges Magistrate’s decision permiting Brutus’ wife to travel

A decision by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty to allow Adonika Aulder, the pregnant wife of Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin...

December 10, 2024
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Venezuelan man arrested after stealing, crashing woman’s car

Police have arrested a Venezuelan national after he reportedly stole a woman’s black Honda Vezel on Monday night. Police said...

December 10, 2024
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Indian expert to lead Guyana’s efforts to establish new forensic lab & school

The government has since concluded an agreement to establish a modern forensic facility that will serve the entire Caribbean region....

December 10, 2024
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Man caught on video stabbing wife remanded to prison

Navin Stoll, the 26-year-old man who was caught on video brutally stabbing his wife, was remanded to prison after being...

December 9, 2024
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Magistrate to rule December 30 on restart of election fraud trial

Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty will deliver a decision on December 30 regarding whether the 2020 election fraud trial will...

December 9, 2024
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Police Force denies claims of improper transfer of Immigration Officer

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday addressed recent media claims concerning the alleged transfer of Deputy Superintendent Phiona Harris...

December 8, 2024
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Teen dies in accident at Tain

A tragic accident that occurred on Saturday at approximately 21:00 hrs on the Tain Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice has...

December 8, 2024
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Man perishes in mining incident along Cuyuni River

Police are investigating the death of 46-year-old Oral Anthony Rouse, a miner from 58 Miles Mabura Road, following a mining...

December 7, 2024
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Truck driver arrested for attempted murder of wife

Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with an attempted murder that took place on Friday at Kuru Kururu,...

December 6, 2024
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Airport workers nabbed with nearly 10 pounds of cocaine

Keesha Greene, 29, and Shaquille Thompson, 28, two Cheddi Jagan International Airport workers, were arrested after they were caught with...

December 6, 2024
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Miner dies after brutal attack, 18-Y-O suspect arrested in Upper Cuyuni

The Guyana Police Force is investigating the murder of 24-year-old Elijah Daniels, a miner from Kurutuka Village, Upper Cuyuni River....

December 4, 2024
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UPDATE: Businessman who shot alleged thief released on $1M bail

Pooran Singh, the 52-year-old businessman who was arrested after fatally shooting a man he claimed was attempting to steal from...

December 4, 2024
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Businessman in police custody after fatal shooting of alleged thief

A 52-year-old businessman, identified as Pooran Singh, also known as Navin, was taken into custody after fatally shooting a man...

December 3, 2024
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Court orders GRA to release duty-free vehicle for remigrant after ‘illegal’ inquiry into source of funds

Chief Justice Roxane George has struck down the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) requirement for a remigrant to disclose the source...

December 2, 2024
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Two businessmen arrested after ganja found on premises

Police ranks in Region One (Barima- Waini) on Sunday arrested two businessmen after 79.4 grammes of marijuana and over $270,000...

December 2, 2024
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Over 4000 traffic offences recorded within one week

A total of 4, 276 traffic cases were recorded during the period November 24 to November 30, 2024, according to...

December 2, 2024
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Rancher arrested during stolen cattle probe

A 26-year-old rancher was arrested on Sunday during an investigation for stolen cattle in Lethem, Region Nine. Ronny Joseph was...

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