Oct 11, 2025
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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…
Crime
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…
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,…
Police Constable charged with sexual offence against minor, remanded to Prison
A 19-year-old police constable has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor. According to a…
High Courts dispose of 57 criminal matters across three counties
Convictions, guilty pleas, and acquittals recorded in Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced that a total of 57 criminal…
Body discovered at Quart Stone Backdam, Cuyuni River
A man’s body was discovered on Monday morning at Quart Stone Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. According to reports, 50-year-old Calvin Johnson, a Guyanese security…
Azzruddin Mohamed indicted in U.S. for fraud and money laundering
Guyana’s incoming opposition leader, Azzruddin Mohamed, has been indicted in the United States along with his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, on charges of wire fraud,…
Murder case against Baracara man thrown out in New Amsterdam court
The murder charge brought against 64-year-old Timothy Charles, also known as Leon De Young and Howard De Jonge, a logger of the riverine Community of…
Berbice woman arrested after allegedly strangling sister, confronting brothers with knife
Police in Region Five are investigating the death of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, who was allegedly murdered by her sister…
Armed robbery at Lamaha Park: Three victims targeted
A Robbery Under Arms unfolded in the Lamaha Park Squatting Area, North Ruimveldt, on Tuesday at approximately 14:30 hours, leaving three individuals targeted by two…
Guyana retains Tier 1 ranking in 2025 U.S. Trafficking in Persons report
Guyana has once again secured a Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the U.S. Department of State, marking…