Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Fri, Jul 3, 2026
crime
Police Officer under close arrest as OPR probes incident at West Central Mall A Police Corporal is said to be under close arrest for the alleged use of force while handling a matter…
Chinese national dies in Matthew's Ridge worksiteA Chinese national, Siyuan Chen, died on Thursday after a workplace incident at Matthew's Ridge, Region One (Barima-Waini), and the…
One person arrested after CANU finds 700 ecstasy pills near Skeldon barRanks of the Custom Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) arrested an individual on Tuesday following the discovery of 700 ecstasy pills near…
Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh sent on leave after U.S. sanctions for drug traffickingIn keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been sent on administrative leave…
GGDMA welcomes dismantling of several illegal operationsSee below the full statement issued: The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) commends the Guyana Geology and Mines…
Senior cop among second wave of U.S. sanctions to hit Guyana after MohamedsThe United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday issued sanctions against 10 individuals,…
Chinese businessman robbed of cash by juveniles with gun in D’Urban BacklandsA 60-year-old Chinese businessman was robbed of $70,000 in cash on Wednesday evening during a daring attack at his business…
Essequibo contractor dies after crashing into trucks at RiverstownAn accident claimed the life of 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus, a young contractor from Queenstown, Essequibo on Wednesday night along the…
Two ECD men remanded after caught sleeping with stolen car in Lusignan backlandsTwo men accused of hijacking a taxi and assaulting its driver were on Wednesday remanded to prison after appearing before…
Suspect escapes leaving ganja, cash behind during Police raid in Plaisance Earlier Wednesday, between 15:00 and 16:00 hrs, ranks of the Guyana Police Force conducted a targeted operation at Lot 18…
G/Town explosions: New suspect charged, placed on $1M bailA 28-year-old driver was placed on $1 million bail after he was charged in relation to the explosions that occurred…
Cops to tase citizens who attack officers, resist arrestIn response to several violent and physical attacks against traffic officers by citizens, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh, said…
Family of four seeks help after Shieldstown fireA family of four is seeking assistance following the complete destruction of their home in Shieldstown, Berbice on Sunday. Jennifer…
Gunshots shatter South Ruimveldt home window as sleeping family escapes injuryA 34-year-old gold miner and his family were left shaken but unharmed after gunshots shattered a bedroom window at their…
Law passed to crack down on masked offendersIn a move aimed at curbing masked criminal activity, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions)…
Sophia resident charged with assaulting Police Officer, other offences Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, was charged on Monday after he assaulted a Police…
Man found dead in alleyway in New AmsterdamA man was discovered dead in the vicinity of the New Amsterdam Market on Saturday. The deceased, identified as 49-year-old…
UPDATE: Arson now suspected in Church Hall fireInvestigators now believe that the early Sunday morning fire at Church Hall, Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, may have been an…
