Sep 3, 2025
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Murder suspect arrested in Berbice
A suspect in the alleged murder of Shezida Bibi Hanif was arrested earlier today during a targeted police operation at No. 66 Public Road, Corentyne,…
UK expands ’Deport Now, Appeal Later’ scheme to include Guyanese
More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard, as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its "deport…
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…
Court finds Lancaster man responsible for crash that killed teen wife
Twenty-five-year-old Niraz Sukdeo of Lancaster Village, Corentyne, was on Wednesday found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a July 2024 crash…
Authorities commended for swift response to rape of Amerindian woman
The Women and Gender Equality Commission has commended the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Guyana Police Force for their swift response…
Kenneth Junior Douglas remanded on manslaughter charge
Kenneth Junior Douglas, a 21-year-old pork knocker from the Bladen Hall Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, has been remanded to prison after being charged with…
Berbice fugitive remanded for murder in cellphone dispute
Nicholas Johnson, 25, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for the charge of murder of 31-year-old Colene Toney. Johnson,…
US backs forensic laboratory upgrade in Guyana to tackle crime, strengthen justice
Guyana’s ability to fight crime and secure convictions is set for a major boost following a week-long technical assessment of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory…