Crime
Zeelugt tragedy: 23-Y-O farmer arrested
A 23-year-old farmer was arrested as Police conitnue to investigate the killing of a seven-year-old boy from Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. In a release, Police Headquarters said the farmer, who also resides in Zeelugt, was arrested on Saturday. The farmer is in Police custody assisting with investigations. Seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed was killed during a...
Corriverton man remanded for assault of Police Officer
Nicholas Matthews, 33, was remanded to prison on Friday after being formally charged with the assault of an off-duty Police...
Linden resident, 23, dies in Long Creek accident
A 23-year-old Linden resident died, while two other individuals were injured in an accident that occurred on Thursday night in...
Driver hospitalised but will have to pay for destruction on new BJDRB – Nandlall says
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has made it clear that the government will pursue compensation...
Arson suspected after Liverpool vendor’s house destroyed by fire
A fire, suspected to be an act of arson, completely destroyed a vendor’s house at Lot 35, Liverpool Village, Corentyne...
Victims encouraged to report abuse at any Police Station or by phone
Superintendent Shellon Daniels is reminding members of the public that reports of domestic violence can be made at any Police...
Unidentified man fatally shot in La Penitence
Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of an unidentified man early Tuesday morning on Middle Road, La...
Mother who spoke out about abuse fined $60k for refusing to testify
A young mother who sought help after enduring years of abuse has been fined a total of $60,000 after refusing...
Three sergeants, officer transferred amid probe into ‘inappropriate conduct’ at Police Academy
Three sergeants and an officers were transferred as the investigation into the alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’ of officers at the Guyana...
Two officers transferred as Police probe into bribery, extortion allegations at CJIA continues
Two officers were transferred as the Guyana Police Force continues a further investigation into a bribery and extortion allegation at...
Couple, toddler injured during altercation at traffic stop
A couple and their granddaughter were reportedly injured on Friday afternoon after their neighbour became violent at a traffic stop...
Non Pariel man shot, robbed by two men
A 30-year-old resident of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, was shot and robbed of his valuables early Saturday morning. Police...
Mothers emerge as main offenders in over 2,500 child abuse cases
With approximately 2, 600 child abuse cases recorded this year thus far, neglect has been identified as the leading cause...
Int’l partners involved in probe of major drug bust at CJIA
As investigations continue into a recent drug bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), head of the Customs Anti...
Guyana launches national Early Warning System to combat emerging drug threats
Guyana has now joined several Caribbean countries in strengthening its response to new and emerging drug threats with the official...
Stewartville man charged with murder of 15-y-o stepson
Balram Bessessar, a 49-year-old labourer of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, was charged with the murder of his 15-year-old stepson and...
Over 1,600 kg of narcotics seized this year
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) is reporting the seizure of 112 kilogrammes of cocaine and 1,500 kg of marijuana...
CJIA, Caribbean Airlines probing bribery allegations
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is treating recent public bribery and extortion allegations concerning overweight baggage fees for Caribbean...
Pensioner remanded for rape of 6-year-old girl
Pooran Bridglall, 62, a pensioner from Korthbraadt Village on the East Bank of Berbice was remanded to prison after being...
Three remanded for murder of Port Mourant man
Three men were remanded to prison on Wednesday in connection with a murder that took place in 2023. The accused...
Bandits invade Canje teacher’s house, steal nearly $1 million
Tragedy struck Shaleelza Ramcharan and her family on Tuesday afternoon after it was discovered that bandits burglarised her East Canje,...
