Sep 3, 2025
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US-based businessman dies in brawl at Coomacka Mines
Courtney Evans, a 49-year-old businessman from New York, USA, and Coomacka Mines, Linden, was allegedly murdered on Sunday during a brawl at Coomacka Mines Beach.…
Crime
Man kills partner, sets home on fire before dying in hospital
A man and a woman are dead after an alleged murder and arson early Wednesday at a home in Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, police…
Several women charged with unlawful wounding in Bartica brawl
Eight people have been charged in connection with a brawl at Byderabo, Bartica, on Wednesday, police said. Albert James, 54, a gold miner, pleaded guilty…
Security guard stabbed to death by colleague during confrontation over missing cellphone
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of Shawn Lovell, a 57-year-old security guard, on Saturday evening outside the Guyana National Museum in Georgetown. Lovell, of…
Miner killed during robbery
Police in Guyana are investigating the killing of Junior Williams, a 36-year-old miner, who was fatally chopped during an attempted robbery at Issano Landing in…
Bartica man found dead in Friendship hotel
Police are investigating the killing of a 40-year-old boat operator, Ryan Fredericks, whose body was found at a hotel on the East Bank of Demerara…
Police probing reported abduction of two Guyanese men by Venezuelan gang
Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of two Guyanese men by a Venezuelan syndicato gang operating near the Eteringbang area. According to…
Venezuelan suspect on the run for allegedly killing Guyanese man during scuffle
Kwakwani Secondary School in Pathville, Upper Berbice River, was destroyed by fire around 03:40 hrs on Sunday, 24th August 2025. The blaze of unknown origin…
Police investigating live physical confrontation between Brian Max and Guyanese Critic
Police have launched an investigation into a physical altercation that occurred during a live social media broadcast between commentator Brian Max and Mikhael Rodrigues, known…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to dismantling transnational criminal networks
Guyana on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling transnational criminal networks and pledged deeper cooperation with regional and international partners to combat organised crime and…
International collaborations disrupting drug trade
As the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intensifies its fight against drug trafficking, Director James Singh has praised the pivotal role played by international partnerships. Speaking…
Sheriff Security guard stabbed to death by colleague, suspect arrested
A 63-year-old Sheriff Security guard, Paul Devonish, was stabbed and killed on Monday evening during a confrontation on Barrack Street, Kingston. Police said Devonish was…
Body of miner recovered in Puruni River
Police on Monday recovered the body of 27-year-old miner Christopher Stephens from the Puruni River in Region Seven. Stephens, of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was…
Two arrested, three wanted over attempted murder of father, son on Essequibo Coast
Police have arrested two men and issued wanted bulletins for three others, including businessman Andra Parag, in connection with the attempted murder of a father…
Driver remanded over accident that killed schoolboy
A 22-year-old labourer from Crabwood Creek has been remanded to prison after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to render assistance, and…
Body of missing fisherman recovered; boat captain in custody
The body of 22-year-old fisherman Tamesh Takurdin was recovered on Wednesday afternoon at the mouth of the No. 65 Channel, hours after the fishing boat…