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Girl who set fire to Mahdia dorm faces 20th murder charge
More than a month after a Mahdia schoolgirl was charged with 19 murders because of the fire she allegedly set to the Mahdia Secondary female dormitory, she was back in court on Tuesday to face an additional charge.
The development comes…
Security guards charged with illegal possession of firearm, ammunition
Two security guards were on Tuesday placed on $75,000 bail each after they were charged with possession of illegal firearm and ammunition at the Fantasy Casino at Giftland Mall.
Derwin Drakes called “Polo”, 27, of Roxanne Burnham…
Dharamlall rape case: Police complete further probe, file returned to DPP
One week after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) asked the Guyana Police Force to conduct further investigations into the rape allegations against Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamall, the file was Tuesday returned to her…
One year later, businessman found guilty on cocaine trafficking charge
Businessman Michael Andrew Morgan who was charged with cocaine trafficking in June 2022, was Tuesday found guilty of the offence.
Morgan appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court and though found guilty,…
Minibus driver, conductor nabbed with 1lb ganja
A 27-year-old minibus driver and his 30-year-old conductor from the Essequibo Coast were nabbed with just over a pound of marijuana on Monday.
Police Headquarters reported that officers intercepted a minibus (#BVV 9881) on the Charity…
Man drops rice bag with gun, ammo and flees police in Region 7
Three Police ranks were on mobile patrol duty Monday at Lime Tree Backdam, Cuyuni River (Region 7), when they observed a man with a Karibe rice bag in his hand with a metal object protruding from the bag.
The ranks became suspicious and…
Police arrest man accused of beating mother of one to death
Fisherman Shivnand Henry, 29, was arrested by the police hours after he is accused of beating his partner to death.
According to the Guyana Police Force, Shivnanand Henry was arrested one day after the incident occurred.
“The murder…
Minister Benn urges Prison Officers to balance security with humanity
See the full statement from the Guyana Prison Service below:
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Monday reminded Prison Officers stationed at the Prison Headquarters of the important role they play in maintaining law and order.…
Venezuelan national stabbed to death by man who attempted to rob his wife
A 37-year-old Venezuelan national was fatally stabbed on Sunday during an argument with his attacker who allegedly tried to steal his wife’s purse at Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The dead man has been identified as Oscar Sanchez, a…
Motorcyclist nabbed with marijuana hidden in crotch
Police have arrested a 24-year-old motorcyclist after he was allegedly found in possession of 12.9 grams of suspected marijuana hidden in the crotch of his pants on Saturday.
According to a Police report, two ranks were conducting mobile…