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Ruling Pending on Charges Against Former Assistant Commissioner Calvin Brutus

Kaieteur News Reports | Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty is set to rule on an application that could significantly reduce the number of charges facing former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus. The decision follows several developments in his ongoing court proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Brutus is currently facing a staggering 261 financial […]

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Major Drug Bust at Parika: Four Arrested by CANU

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has announced the arrest of four individuals following a significant drug bust on Sunday. Acting on intelligence regarding drug movements in the area, CANU officials executed an operation that led to the seizure of 154 pounds of cocaine. During the operation, authorities apprehended four suspects, including a Hispanic man, who […]

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Police Investigate Alleged Murder in Bare Root, East Coast Demerara

Authorities in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are currently investigating an alleged murder involving Homton Chichester, also known as “Orlando,” a 34-year-old carpenter from Bare Root, Bachelor’s Adventure. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 19:30 hours. Preliminary investigations indicate that Chichester’s body was found lying motionless along the Bare Root Access […]

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Body of Unidentified Woman Discovered in Georgetown Trench

On Sunday, police discovered the body of an unidentified female in a trench located between Barbie Dam and Lamaha Springs. According to a police report, the woman, believed to be of mixed ancestry and between 40 and 50 years old, was found floating face down in the trench around 10:00 AM. Preliminary investigations revealed several […]

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Expectant Mother Dies After Apparent Jump from Georgetown Public Hospital

Big Smith News Watch Reports | A 22-year-old pregnant woman has tragically died after reportedly jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) earlier this evening. The deceased has been identified as Marissa Eastman, a resident of Parfaite Harmonie, Region Three. Sources indicate that Eastman was approximately seven months pregnant and was […]

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Police Arrest Wanted Man for Attempted Murder and Robbery in Triumph

Police have apprehended 19-year-old Kobie Isiah Benjamin, a welder from Annandale New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, following a wanted bulletin issued in connection with an alleged attempted murder and robbery under arms. Acting on information received on Friday, January 16, 2026, law enforcement officers conducted a search at a residence in Annandale, where they […]

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Missing Persons Alert: Kirtenis Garraway

Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Kirtenis Garraway, a 22-year-old woman who has been reported missing. She was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 20:30 hours, when she left her home at Lot 91 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, for Georgetown, accompanied by her two-year-old daughter. Kirtenis is described as medium-built, with a […]

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Jilicia Leitch Arrives in the U.S. After Overcoming Impossible Odds

Jilicia Leitch has safely arrived in the United States, marking a significant milestone in her recovery journey after suffering severe chemical burns to her face and right eye on September 3, 2025. After exhausting all available options in Guyana, Ms. Leitch turned to the Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) for assistance approximately two weeks ago. […]

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Two Men Charged with Cocaine Possession Appear in Wales Magistrate’s Court

Two men, Dyal Simon and Adonayi Hoyte, were brought before Magistrate Weever at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing charges related to the possession of a significant quantity of cocaine. The duo was jointly charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, involving 22.934 kilograms of cocaine. During the court proceedings, Hoyte […]

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Fisherman and Elderly Woman Arrested in Cannabis Seizure in Mahaica

A 26-year-old fisherman and a 63-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday following a police operation that resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected cannabis at their residence in Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the operation was conducted at approximately 20:00 hours. Officers carried out a search […]

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Education Minister Urges Contractors to Meet School Construction Deadlines

Education Minister Sonia Parag has called on contractors involved in school construction to adopt innovative strategies to ensure deadlines are met, as part of a new zero-tolerance policy aimed at expediting infrastructure projects. Speaking on the Starting Point Podcast on Friday, Minister Parag highlighted the urgent need for timely project completion to facilitate a conducive […]

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder at Barakat Landing

Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Matthew Ramlichan, who was fatally stabbed at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Ramlichan, a pork-knocker hailing from the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, succumbed to his injuries following the violent incident. After gathering information and conducting investigations, police acted on leads and […]

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