Crime
‘He was just a baby’- Relative of child killed in Zeelugt attack seeks justice
“That man is a baby. He ain’t do nobody nothing”. Those were the heartbreaking words uttered by Hafeez Maimoon as he stood outside the Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo house where his seven-year-old grandson, Adriel Aftab Mohamed, was killed during a violent attack early Friday morning. Still struggling to comprehend the tragedy, Maimoon...
Police hunt lone suspect after 7-Y-O killed in Zeelugt home invasion
Police are on the hunt for a lone perpetrator who allegedly carried out the deadly attack at a Zeelugt New...
Henry cousins’ murder trial nears end, accused men deny involvement
The trial into the murders of cousins Joel Henry and Isaiah Henry is nearing its conclusion, and the two of...
Firefighters under investigation for laptop theft
Fire Chief Gregory Wickham on Wednesday confirmed that two fire officers are being investigated after a laptop was allegedly stolen...
Dozens, including foreign nationals, displaced following Alberttown fire
A massive Tuesday night blaze destroyed a Fifth Street, Alberttown building that housed dozens of residents, including Guyanese, Cubans, Trinidadians,...
Prevention, not just quick response, must define modern fire service – Walrond
The Guyana Fire Service must move beyond being judged solely by how quickly it responds to emergencies and instead focus...
Fire reports drop by 34% as prevention efforts continue to pay off— Fire Chief
The Guyana Fire Service recorded a 34 per cent decline in fire calls over the past year, a development Fire...
Trio granted $300,000 bail for Rose Hall Town supermarket robbery
A woman and two men who were previously remanded for armed robbery were each granted $300,000 bail during their second...
Defence Institute aims to build ‘strategic thinkers’ to tackle Guyana’s evolving security threats
The National Defence Institute on Tuesday hosted the opening ceremony for its Certificate in Defence Studies programme at Camp Base...
Ministry of Natural Resources commends deportation of illegal Brazilian miners
The Ministry of Natural Resources has commended the swift and coordinated action taken by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), alongside...
Strict enforcement of new tint laws begins Wednesday as police warn ‘no discretion’ will be applied
With hours remaining before updated vehicle tint regulations come into full effect, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists to...
Elderly woman returns to find Blairmont home ransacked
An 87-year-old pensioner returned to her Blairmont Village home last weekend to find it broken into and ransacked. Bibi Rahim...
Body of unidentified male found in Demerara River
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Demerara...
Teen killed in accident on Linden-Soesdyke Highway
A 19-year-old female of Moblissa, Linden-Soesdyke Highway, was killed in her home village on Saturday after the minibus in which...
Region Eight businesses warned over unlicensed alcohol sales
Business proprietors in Region Eight have been urged to comply with licensing laws amid ongoing concerns about the sale of...
Penalties for drivers using ‘drugs’ but no recent detection – Traffic Chief
The Guyana Police Force is again warning that driving under the influence of drugs carries the same serious legal consequences...
West Berbice man guilty of stealing over $13M from former employer
A West Coast Berbice man was on Thursday found guilty of embezzlement and larceny after stealing more than $13 million...
Teen among four arrested in $7M theft from businesswoman at Durban Backlands
A 16-year-old labourer is among four persons in police custody following the theft of $7 million Guyana dollars from a...
Berbice man remanded on rape, attempted murder charges
A 28-year-old East Bank Berbice man was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder...
Illegal LED lights pose danger, offenders will be charged – Traffic Chief warns motorists
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists that the use of unauthorized LED lights on vehicles is not only illegal...
Corriverton man gets 15 years for stabbing uncle/stepfather
A 32-year-old Corriverton man was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for wounding his paternal...
