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...
Linden man, 31, dies after head-on collision at Loo Creek Public Road
A 31-year-old Linden resident lost his life tragically on Wednesday morning after he was involved in a head-on collision along...
Appeals of dead Bartica massacre convicts dismissed; two survivors resentenced to life
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals of two deceased convicts in the Bartica massacre case and resentenced...
Two more illegal mining operations dismantled, equipment seized
The Ministry of Natural Resources hereby advises that its intensified enforcement exercise against illegal mining activities continues to yield considerable...
Drivers must keep licence in possession at all times – Police Inspector
Motorists are being reminded that failing to carry a physical driver’s licence or update their address on it can lead...
16-y-o dies in motorcycle accident
Angel Manchan, a 16-year-old resident of Ruby Back Dam, East Bank Essequibo, has died following an accident involving a motorcycle...
Gas station bombing: Paper committal delayed as alleged mastermind, other suspect secure legal representation
The commencement of paper committal proceedings involving four of the seven accused individuals charged in relation to the deadly gas...
Molasses barge sinks, two crew members missing
Authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation after a tanker barge transporting molasses sank early Monday morning off...
Construction worker, 23, arrested for cutlass murder at Tuschen
Police in Region Three have launched an investigation into the murder of a 29-year-old labourer whose body was discovered early...
Long Creek mother endured years of daily abuse before fatal stabbing – Sister
Caslene Toney, the young mother of six who was stabbed to death by her reputed husband on Sunday, endured abuse...
Almost 30 pounds of suspected ganja seized at Bamia
A 58-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after Police ranks found 13.154 kilograms (or about 29 pounds) of suspected cannabis...
Girl, 2, drowns at Kabakaburi Mission
A two-year-old girl drowned on Saturday at Kabakaburi Mission, Upper Pomeroon River. Dead is Samirah Evans of Kabakaburi Mission. According...
Woman stabbed to death by reputed husband
A 39-year-old woman is now dead and the suspect, her reputed husband is hospitalised after attempting suicide. The News Room...
Rifles, shotgun, ammo found; three arrested
Police have arrested three persons in connection with the discovery of firearms, an airsoft rifle and ammunition on Saturday, March...
Labourer arrested for possession of cannabis at Tabatinga
Police in Regional Division 9 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation at Tabatinga,...
Fisherman hospitalised after stabbed by nephew
A fisherman is admitted at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed multiple times by his nephew on Friday,...
Two in custody after Police seize firearms in West Ruimveldt, Corriverton operations
Police are investigating two separate incidents in which firearms were found during operations in Georgetown and Berbice. In the first...
59-Y-O Linden man succumbs to injuries, Carpenter arrested
A 59-year-old Labourer of South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, has succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed on Thursday at...
Watchman fatally shot, body found in Essequibo River
A watchman attached to a shipping establishment was on Monday, March 2, 2026 shot and killed at Unity, Parika, East...
