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Body found in Sophia trench
Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a so far unidentified man, whose body was found lying in a trench at Sophia, Georgetown on Friday.
Police Headquarters said the discovery was made at about 10:00 hrs at…
Leak from gas stove results in fire, apartment building damaged
A fire which damaged a three-storey apartment building on Thursday at Lot 360 Section B, Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, was caused by a leak from a gas cylinder that came into contact with flames on the stove, the Fire Service revealed on…
Motorcyclist, 20, dies in Mandela Avenue crash
A 20-year-old man died on Thursday night after his motorcycle reportedly skidded into the path of a car on Mandela Avenue Georgetown.
Dead is Joshua Blackin of Toucan Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
According to a statement from…
Deadly Drysdale fire: Survivors saw wires sparking
Persons who survived the Drysdale Street, Charlestown fire that killed a father and his two children on Friday, believe that it may have been caused by an air conditioning unit that was reportedly sparking before the tragedy.
“Maybe…
Father, two children die in Drysdale St. fire
A man and two of his young children died Friday morning after they were reportedly trapped in their Drysdale Street, Georgetown apartment during a fire.
Dead are Michael Richards and his two children, six-year-old Somaya Richards and…
Decomposed body of boat captain found
The body of Carl Subarattie, a boat captain who left his Palmer’s Point, Lower Mazaruni, Region Seven home and never returned, was found on Thursday in an advanced state of decomposition.
The Guyana Police Force in a statement said the…
Man dies in collision at Kara Kara
An accident between a car and a motorcycle on the Kara Kara Public Road on Thursday resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man.
He has been identified as Sheldon Solomon of Lot 36 Old Kara Kara, Mackenzie, Linden.
Police Headquarters…
Labourer stabbed to death
A 34-year-old labourer was fatally stabbed on Wednesday night allegedly by a man who was assaulting his nine-year-old nephew at Ruimvedlt, Georgetown.
Dead is Dellon Waterman called 'Puppi' of Lot 2C Riverview, Ruimvedlt.
The incident…
‘Be vigilant while on duty-Prison Director urged officers
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot has advised prison officers to remain vigilant while on duty while noting that to do that they need to be fearless and confident.
“To be vigilant you must be fearless, observant, and confident. There…
Senior cop in court again facing misconduct charges
More than two years after he was hauled before the courts, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kurt Smith was on Wednesday slapped with six additional charges of misconduct in public office.
This time, Smith is accused of signing contracts…