Oct 23, 2025
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Venezuelan gold miner charged with murder
A Venezuelan national has been charged with the murder of another Venezuelan gold miner in Guyana’s Cuyuni River area, police said on Wednesday. Jose Manuel…
Crime
Police corporal shot dead at Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling
Richard Haynes, a 34-year-old Police Lance Corporal and resident of Jetty Squatting Area, was shot and killed this morning at the Vreed-en-Hoop stelling, West Coast…
ERC summons Jennifer Ally again over racial remarks on social media
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has summoned Jennifer Ally to appear before it after she allegedly made racially charged statements on social media. In a…
AFC backs Devin Sears, calls for fair investigation
The Alliance For Change (AFC) said it supports former Member of Parliament Devin Sears, who remains in police custody following the discovery of a quantity…
Smart City footage leads police to three suspects in Brewster murder case
Police have taken three persons into custody as investigations intensify into the murder of Faynel Brewster, which occurred on Sunday at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According…
Two arrested: Ex-APNU MP’s “tourism plants” turn out to be 310 kg of cannabis
Police in Guyana have arrested former APNU parliamentarian Devin Sears, 39, and Albert Sandy, a 69-year-old farmer, after 310.71 kilograms of cannabis were found in…
Richmond man crushed to death after house collapses
A 62-year-old man of Richmond Village, Essequibo Coast, was killed after the old wooden house he lived in collapsed on him. The deceased has been…
Police investigating armed robbery at Annandale — victim shot, robbed of phone and bag
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery committed on a 30-year-old autobody workman of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, who was shot and robbed by…
Police investigating alleged wounding incident at Coverden — grandparents and toddler injured
Police are investigating an alleged wounding incident that occurred around 15:30 hrs on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Coverden, East Bank Demerara, during which a…
Stewartville labourer remanded over stepson’s murder
Forty-nine-year-old Balram Bessessar, also known as Navin, a labourer from Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, has been remanded to prison following his charge for the murder…
Elderly man remanded on rape charge involving minor in Region Six
A 62-year-old man, Pooran Bridglall, was on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged with the sexual assault of a child under 15 years old.…
CJIA, Caribbean Airlines investigate bribery allegations; emphasize service integrity
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is taking allegations of bribery and extortion regarding overweight baggage fees for Caribbean Airlines very seriously. The airport confirmed…
Corentyne trio remanded in murder of 73-year-old mechanic
Three men have been remanded to prison in connection with the murder of 73-year-old Kamaluddin Abrahim, also known as “Richard,” of Lot 111 Free Yard,…
Guyana prepared to extradite Mohameds- AG
The Government of Guyana has confirmed it is prepared to act on any formal extradition request from the United States for gold dealers Azruddin Mohamed…
Brazen daytime burglary in East Canje: $1M in cash and jewelry stolen from teacher’s home
A teacher and small business owner in East Canje, Berbice, is reeling after her home was broken into and ransacked in broad daylight on Tuesday,…
West Coast Berbice woman remanded for killing sister
A 55-year-old woman from Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice, has been remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of her sister. Allison Walters,…