Crime
Zeelugt tragedy: 23-Y-O confesses to killing boy, injuring elderly woman
The 23-year-old man who was arrested on Saturday has confessed to the brutal killing of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. Deputy Commissioner, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that detectives secured digital evidence pinning the 23-year-old at the crime scene when the tragedy unfolded. When shown the evidence, the man reportedly confessed...
Top Cop says Independence events were well-managed
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken says events organised to celebrate Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary passed without any major security incidents. Speaking...
Police Force says online claims about Zeelugt murder probe false, reckless & misleading
See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force has taken note of a Facebook...
Three held after Police seize ganja, cocaine, meth & illegal liquor during home raid
A routine police operation turned into a significant narcotics and contraband seizure on Tuesday when law enforcement ranks swooped down...
Bartica businessman among three arrested after brazen supermarket break-in; stolen goods recovered
Police have launched a full-scale investigation following a daring break-in at the Xin Cheng Supermarket in Bartica. Three identifiable suspects...
Gunfire erupts in Sophia, two men hospitalised
Two men were injured during a late-night shooting in Sophia, Georgetown, that has left residents rattled and police hunting for...
‘We’ll get to the bottom of it’ – Benn tells Baramita Toshao after concerns raised
Serious concerns were raised about the conduct of some Police Officers in Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini), and Home Affairs Minister...
‘Don’t threaten each other’ – Benn tells Indigenous leaders ahead of firearm licence distribution
Over 250 firearm licences will be issued soon, as promised at this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, and Minister...
Five homeless after Fyrish fire
A family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on...
Speedboat captain arrested after allegedly abusing wife
Orwin Rankin, a speedboat operator, was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly beat his wife. Police Headquarters, in an update...
Man, 58, dies in jet ski accident
Joseph Sahadeo, a 58-year-old man, died on Sunday after he was involved in a jet ski accident at the Splashmins...
Bandits to repay Chinese Supermarket owner
Two robbers who held the owner of West Bank Berbice Chinese Supermarket at gunpoint have agreed to repay him after...
Motorcyclist, 30, dies in accident at Charity
Troy Singh, a 30-year-old motorcyclist, died on Monday after allegedly losing control of the motorcycle he was riding and crashing...
Two arrested in cannabis bust on Vlissengen Road
Two men were arrested after 9.4 kilogrammes of cannabis was found inside a car they were travelling in along Vlissengen...
Driver, passenger die in Soesdyke-Linden Highway accident
Two persons, a 40-year-old driver and his 26-year-old passenger, died after the car they were in was involved in an...
Mother of two stabbed by estranged husband
A 30-year-old mother of two now lives in fear after her estranged husband stabbed her and injured their son during a...
Man nabbed with cannabis, gun & ammo on Mandela Avenue
Days after he was intercepted and allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed gun, quantity of ammunition and cannabis, Olrick...
Man remanded after CANU finds cannabis at Tabatinga house
Elton D’Aguair was remanded to prison on Monday, days after 1.6 kilogrammes of cannabis was discovered in a Lethem, Region...
Electrical fire contained at Cheddi Jagan Int’l Airport
A fire that erupted in an air conditioning unit located in the check-in area of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Fire destroys school in East Ruimveldt center ground compound
A fire on Saturday afternoon destroyed a building which housed a school situated in the compound of the East Ruimveldt...
Police probing ‘suspicious damage’ after explosion at GPL substation
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating a second explosion at a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) substation at Mandela...
