Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
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PM leads high-level response after North West Ferry distress callPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips is leading the Government's high-level response to the MV Barima emergency as more than…
North West ferry update: More than 50 people rescuedMore than 50 people have been rescued as a major search-and-rescue operation continues following a distress call from the passenger…
Major search under way after North West ferry with 116 passengers issues distress call; eight rescuedA major search and rescue operation is under way after the passenger vessel MV Barima issued a distress call late…
Over 500kg of narcotics, 35 illegal firearms and 699 ammo seized this year – CANUThe Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported that it has seized 519.49 kilogrammes of illicit narcotics, 35 illegal firearms, and…
Children safely evacuated following fire at Hope Children's Home A massive blaze has ripped through the Hope Children's Home located at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. However, all 33 children…
Stronger marijuana entering Guyana from North and South America – CANU HeadMarijuana with higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is continuing to enter Guyana from North and South America, with some shipments…
Another man wanted for murder of Rupununi tour guideThe Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos in connection with the murder of popular Rupununi…
Three men arrested after shots fired at woman's La Penitence residence Three men were arrested after shots were fired at a woman's La Penitence, Georgetown house early Tuesday morning. In a…
Victim cooperation remains biggest hurdle in sexual offence prosecutions — DPPSecuring the cooperation of victims remains the greatest challenge in prosecuting sexual offence cases for the Office of the Director…
Guyana records major asset recovery successes, sets sights on confiscating criminal proceeds - AGAttorney General Anil Nandlall says Guyana has made significant progress in recovering assets linked to organised crime and is now…
Venezuela-based gang suspected behind threats against CANU HeadHead of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit, James Singh, says authorities are continuing to investigate death threats against him believed to…
Deadly gas station explosion case adjourned to September 9Paper committal proceedings in the case surrounding the deadly October 2025 explosion at the Mobil gas station on Regent Street…
Regional authorities urged to strengthen seizure of criminal assetsProsecutors, investigators and judicial practitioners across the Caribbean region are being urged to strengthen asset recovery efforts to ensure criminals…
Caribbean must stay united as criminal networks grow more sophisticated – RSS The Caribbean must adopt a more coordinated and united approach to combat transnational organised crime, Deputy Executive Director of the…
Teen who disappeared while swimming in Corentyne River found dead Daveanand Balram, the 14-year-old resident of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was found dead, days after he disappeared while swimming…
Man charged with murder of pregnant partner after body found buried in MahaicaTwenty-four-year-old Travis James, the man accused of killing his pregnant partner, Kerryann Standiford, reportedly told investigators that she armed herself…
Bandits escape with over $4M after armed home invasion in CorentyneA Berbice businessman and his family are counting millions of dollars in losses after five armed, masked bandits invaded their…
Several persons arrested after ganja worth $71 million, three pistols found in barrels from USCustoms officers from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), working alongside the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), seized 37.2 kilograms of suspected…
