Kaieteur News Reports : Dwayne Quacy Robertson, a 45-year-old father of six, was found dead just days after being reported missing in Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. His body was discovered at the Nabaclis Side-line Dam, concealed in high grass. Robertson was last seen on Sunday evening, and his family reported him missing the following […]
Kaieteur News : Omeana Mars, a make-up artist from Sandvoort Village, is living in fear after being sexually assaulted by Jamal La Fleur, a family acquaintance. Despite reporting the incident to law enforcement, she feels neglected as La Fleur continues to harass her after being acquitted due to inconsistencies in witness statements. Mars described the […]
Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has transferred the tax case against billionaire Azruddin Mohamed to Court 3, where it will be heard by Magistrate Fabayo Azore. Mohamed faces charges of fraudulent declaration and tax evasion related to the importation of a luxury vehicle in 2020, as alleged by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Chief […]
Two men were arrested today during a police operation at the Sea View Hotel in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, after an unlicensed 9mm pistol and ten matching rounds of ammunition were discovered in their hotel room. Incident Details:Police acted on information received from a female victim who reported being assaulted with a handgun by one […]
Two men impersonating Ministry of Finance employees robbed a hotdog vendor and her grandmother at their home on Huist Dieren Public Road, Essequibo Coast. The victim, Andrea Singh, 30, initially responded to the men, who asked for her grandmother’s identification. Suspicious of their behavior and the smell of alcohol, Singh became wary but ultimately let […]
Former police officer Franz Paul, 39, was granted bail on a narcotics charge but will remain in custody for firearm and ammunition charges. Appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Paul was represented by Attorney Dominic Bess, who argued that the cannabis seized (2,267 grams) remains unconfirmed pending laboratory results. […]
The 2020 election fraud trial resumed this week with testimony from former Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Presidential Candidate Lenox Shuman, who described witnessing alleged tampering with the Region Four vote tabulation during the March 2, 2020 elections. Testifying at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Shuman recounted his objections to irregularities at the Guyana Elections Commission […]
Senior police officers across multiple regions are raising concerns about ongoing challenges in achieving successful prosecutions. Key issues include reluctant witnesses, victims opting for out-of-court settlements, and difficulties in obtaining vital evidence. Assistant Commissioners Khali Pareshram (Region 4C), Dion Moore (Region Seven), and Kurleigh Simon (Region Ten) shared insights into these obstacles during a recent […]
Naderia James, a 19-year-old resident of Baramita, has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of 20-year-old Kevin Smith, a local Amerindian miner. The incident occurred on September 18, 2025, and James was charged by officers from the Baramita Police Station. James appeared via Zoom at the Port Kaituma Magistrate Court on September […]
Two Brazilian nationals, Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos, 58, and Isac Aguiar Abreu, 36, were arrested on September 22, 2025, and charged with purchasing gold without authorization, violating the Guyana Gold Board Act. The men, both miners from Boa Vista, Brazil, faced charges under Section 7(2) of the Guyana Gold Board Act, which prohibits the […]
The Ministry of Labour has launched an investigation into a tragic workplace accident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza on Monday. Mendoza, a resident of Foulis, died when a 15-foot high and 120-foot long fence collapsed, trapping him beneath the debris. Labour Minister Keoma D. Griffith visited the site shortly after the […]
In a recent statement, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed highlighted the pressing issues faced by St. Ninian’s Primary School in Region 1 (Barima-Waini), where only 93 students are currently enrolled. Following concerns raised about Micobie Primary School, Mohamed emphasized that St. Ninian’s is also grappling with significant challenges that have been reported multiple times to the […]
Alvin Parag, a 49-year-old businessman from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 19 and charged today with Trafficking in Persons. Parag is accused of committing the offense against a 31-year-old female foreign national between March 29 and June 7, 2025, in Diamond, East Bank Demerara. He appeared before Senior Magistrate Judy […]
Police have taken a Charlestown man into custody following an intelligence-led operation conducted around 11:15 AM today. The operation targeted an Axio vehicle with registration number PAF 744, driven by Travis Alleyne, a resident of Russell Street, Charlestown. During the operation, police conducted a search of Alleyne and discovered a Glock pistol, along with one […]
A 45-year-old man known as “Bread,” identified as Andrew Edwards, drowned around 6:30 AM on Monday while taking a bath in Lake Capoey, located in Essequibo Coast, Region Two. According to police reports, Edwards, a laborer from Capoey Mission, had been drinking “high wine” with several villagers when he decided to go for a bath. […]
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has issued a statement regarding the closure of schools in Micobie due to a critical lack of water. He emphasized that more than 240 students are directly affected by the shutdown of Micobie Primary and Nursery Schools. Reports from Region 8 confirmed that the schools were closed today because there is […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 41-year-old father of seven, Oswald Wayne, has been remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder and several other offenses following two separate incidents at Stabroek Market earlier this month. Wayne, who resides at 97 Section A, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting […]
Authorities are actively searching for 26-year-old Aleeba Anthony London, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old boat operator Ryan Fredericks but has since escaped from lawful custody. London, who last resided at Lot 74, Second Street, Kaneville Grove, East Bank Demerara, is wanted for both murder and escape. Police are urging anyone […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A number of employees from the Accounts Department of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are being questioned by police regarding the disappearance of approximately $5 million belonging to the Commission. Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Blanhum confirmed the investigation to News Source, stating that the employees are […]
Police are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a male driver early Sunday morning on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The collision occurred around 2:00 AM at Hill Foot and involved a motorcar with registration number PLL 7365 and a lorry, GAE 5944. The driver of the motorcar, identified as 22-year-old Sherwin James […]
