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- Missing Persons Alert: Help Needed to Locate Two Minors
The Guyana Police Force has issued urgent bulletins for two missing minors, and the public is asked to share this information widely to assist in their safe recovery. Trishsnante Perasud, a 16-year-old Guyanese national with a brown complexion and a height of approximately 162 cm, was reported missing from her home at Lot 1723 Parika… Read more: Missing Persons Alert: Help Needed to Locate Two Minors - Albouystown Labourer Charged with Obstruction of Justice
A 36-year-old labourer, Junior Callender of Hogg Street, Albouystown, appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to face a charge of Attempting to Obstruct the Course of Justice. The legal action against Callender, laid under Section 330 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, follows investigations into the murder of… Read more: Albouystown Labourer Charged with Obstruction of Justice - Zeelugt Operator Charged with Possession of Narcotics for Trafficking
Gorshome Edwards, a 22-year-old operator residing at Lot 822, Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, has been charged with Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking. Following his arrest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Edwards was formally charged on Friday, June 19, 2026, under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter… Read more: Zeelugt Operator Charged with Possession of Narcotics for Trafficking - Gold Miner Sentenced to Three Years and Five Months for Fraud
A 37-year-old gold miner from Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, has been sentenced to three years and five months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Alex DaGuair appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 19, 2026, to answer to the charge, which is contrary… Read more: Gold Miner Sentenced to Three Years and Five Months for Fraud - Shaquawn Alleyne Sentenced to 25 Years for 2021 Murder of Shonette Dover
Justice Sandil Kissoon has sentenced 28-year-old Shaquawn Alleyne, also known as “IsWe” or “IsWe Boss,” to 25 years in prison for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Shonette Dover. The sentence, handed down at the Supreme Court of Judicature, will be backdated to his date of admission to prison on January 30, 2024. The murder… Read more: Shaquawn Alleyne Sentenced to 25 Years for 2021 Murder of Shonette Dover - President Ali Reaffirms Commitment to $200,000 Tax-Free Threshold
During his address at the Enmore Martyrs Day commemoration on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his administration’s goal to increase the personal income tax threshold to G$200,000 before the end of his current term. The President emphasized the government’s consistent track record of reducing the tax burden on Guyanese workers… Read more: President Ali Reaffirms Commitment to $200,000 Tax-Free Threshold - Police Inspector Charged with Unlawful Transfer of Ammunition
Inspector Abasola Flatts, an officer currently stationed at Regional Police Division 4 ‘A’, has appeared in court to answer to a criminal charge of Unlawful Transfer of Ammunition. The charge against Inspector Flatts resulted from an intelligence-led operation carried out on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at the Linden Bus Park in Georgetown. The Inspector appeared… Read more: Police Inspector Charged with Unlawful Transfer of Ammunition - President Ali Issues Ultimatum to GuySuCo Amid Production Struggles
During his address at the 78th commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a stern warning to the leadership of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), signaling that major administrative changes are imminent due to the corporation’s failure to meet production targets. President Ali voiced clear frustration with… Read more: President Ali Issues Ultimatum to GuySuCo Amid Production Struggles - Mass Convictions Following Illegal Mining Operation in Iwokrama Reserve
A joint services operation by the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force has resulted in the arrest and prosecution of 40 individuals following a crackdown on illegal mining activities within the Iwokrama Protected Area. During their appearance before Magistrate Clive Nurse on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the defendants faced charges related to their… Read more: Mass Convictions Following Illegal Mining Operation in Iwokrama Reserve - Families Await Answers Four Months After Fatal Engine Room Tragedy
News Source Reports : Four months after a tragic incident claimed the lives of four crew members aboard a cargo vessel at a city wharf, families are still searching for closure as the official investigation remains open. On the evening of February 4, 2026, four men were discovered deceased in the engine room of a… Read more: Families Await Answers Four Months After Fatal Engine Room Tragedy - Venezuelan National Dies Following Collision in West Coast Berbice
A tragic traffic accident on Saturday night, June 13, 2026, has claimed the life of 22-year-old Manuel Rangel, a Venezuelan national residing in Bath Settlement. According to preliminary police reports, the collision occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on the Bath Settlement Public Road. A 31-year-old driver was proceeding east along the northern side of the… Read more: Venezuelan National Dies Following Collision in West Coast Berbice - Bath Settlement Man Granted Bail on Rape Charge
A 38-year-old cane harvester, Lookesh Daljit, also known as “Willy,” appeared before the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to face a charge of rape. Daljit, a resident of Lot 14 Bath Settlement, Region Five, stood before Magistrate Michelle Matthias to answer to an indictable charge alleging that he engaged in sexual penetration… Read more: Bath Settlement Man Granted Bail on Rape Charge - Local Businessman Harold Hopkinson Advocates for LGBT Equality in Father’s Day Campaign
Prominent businessman and security executive Harold Hopkinson is using his platform to call for significant legal reform in Guyana, urging the repeal of laws that criminalize intimacy between men and the implementation of stronger workplace protections for the LGBT community. For the 71-year-old, a well-known figure in the motor racing and sharp shooting communities, the… Read more: Local Businessman Harold Hopkinson Advocates for LGBT Equality in Father’s Day Campaign - Brazen Armed Robbery at Sewanda Backdam Mining Operations
Authorities are currently searching for four masked, armed suspects following a violent robbery at two mining camps in Sewanda Backdam that resulted in the loss of over G$44 million in cash, gold, and valuables. The incident occurred on Monday, June 15, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The perpetrators, reportedly armed with firearms, targeted… Read more: Brazen Armed Robbery at Sewanda Backdam Mining Operations - Police Launch Probe After Passenger Claims He Was Denied Right to File Report
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has initiated an investigation through its Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) following allegations that a passenger was repeatedly turned away from multiple police stations while attempting to report a suitcase mix-up at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The incident reportedly involved a traveler who discovered his luggage had been mistakenly… Read more: Police Launch Probe After Passenger Claims He Was Denied Right to File Report - Three Men Remanded to Prison for Honey Camp Landing Murder
Three men appeared before the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to face charges for the murder of Robert “Curry” Noble. The individuals charged in connection with the homicide, which occurred at Honey Camp Landing in the Middle Mazaruni River on June 9, 2026, are: Raymond Corroll (also known as “Kunga Joe”), 64,… Read more: Three Men Remanded to Prison for Honey Camp Landing Murder - Wanted Man Apprehended in North West District for 2025 Murder
A 27-year-old miner, Ivor Henry, also known as “Ivy,” has been taken into police custody following his arrest on Tuesday in connection with a murder that occurred nearly a year ago. Acting on intelligence received, ranks from the Baramita Police Station launched a targeted operation at Triangle Backdam in the North West District at approximately… Read more: Wanted Man Apprehended in North West District for 2025 Murder - Venezuelan National Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
A 26-year-old Venezuelan national has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of unlawful possession of a firearm. Luis Eduardo Lepaje Chacon, a laborer residing in Prospect, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. During the hearing, the charge… Read more: Venezuelan National Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession - Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault in Blairmont
Authorities in Region Five are currently investigating a report of sexual assault involving a 26-year-old woman at her Blairmont residence on Thursday night. According to preliminary reports provided to the Guyana Police Force, the woman was at home with her young daughter when the incident occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. The victim stated that she… Read more: Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault in Blairmont - Pensioner Saves Child from Armed Gang in Violent Rose Hall Attack
An 80-year-old pensioner is being hailed as a hero after she saved an 11-year-old boy from a brutal armed attack that left his father, Mahendra Samaroo, severely injured on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. while Samaroo was visiting a son’s residence in Rose Hall. Samaroo reported that he was suddenly confronted by… Read more: Pensioner Saves Child from Armed Gang in Violent Rose Hall Attack - Mahaicony Man Drowns During Birthday Hunting Expedition
A celebratory hunting trip turned to tragedy this past weekend after 25-year-old Robindranauth “Robbie” Persaud of Zealand, Mahaicony, drowned in the Mahaica Creek. Persaud had embarked on a hunting expedition last Friday alongside four friends. The group had planned the outing to secure wild game for a birthday celebration scheduled for one of the members.… Read more: Mahaicony Man Drowns During Birthday Hunting Expedition - Miner Remanded for Attempted Murder in Bartica
A 24-year-old miner from Region One has been remanded to prison following his appearance in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. Orin Cozier, also known as Orin France, a resident of Haimacabra Village, Moruca, was formally charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, contrary to Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act,… Read more: Miner Remanded for Attempted Murder in Bartica - Over 424,000 Guyanese Receive National Cash Grant as Distribution Continues
The Government of Guyana’s National $100,000 Cash Grant initiative has reached a significant milestone, with more than 424,000 citizens successfully processed to receive the benefit, totaling G$42.5 billion in direct support. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, provided an update on Monday, June 15, 2026, confirming… Read more: Over 424,000 Guyanese Receive National Cash Grant as Distribution Continues - Venezuelan National Remanded on Firearm and Ammunition Charges
A 27-year-old construction worker, Jonathan David Gans, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. Gans, a Venezuelan national residing at Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Rondell Weever to face two counts: Possession of a firearm without a licence. Possession of ammunition… Read more: Venezuelan National Remanded on Firearm and Ammunition Charges - Passport Office Launches New Digital System to Streamline Applications
In a major move toward digital transformation, the Central Immigration and Passport Office has officially rolled out an e-appointment and e-passport application system, designed to modernize services and significantly reduce wait times for Guyanese citizens. The new digital portal allows citizens to initiate the passport process from the comfort of their homes. By visiting the… Read more: Passport Office Launches New Digital System to Streamline Applications - Member of Parliament Deon LaCruz Responds to Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Allegations
Member of Parliament Deon LaCruz, 31, has publicly denied allegations of domestic violence and child abuse following his recent arrest and subsequent release on G$125,000 bail. In an interview following his release, LaCruz insisted that the accusations against him are entirely fabricated and politically motivated. He stated unequivocally that his reputed wife never filed a… Read more: Member of Parliament Deon LaCruz Responds to Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Allegations - Businessman Randy Jagdeo Surrenders in Connection with AK-47 Seizure
Businessman Randy Jagdeo surrendered to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following the issuance of a wanted bulletin in connection with the seizure of 23 AK-47 assault rifles at Schoonard, West Bank Demerara, last Thursday. Crime Chief and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed that Jagdeo, 40, turned himself in… Read more: Businessman Randy Jagdeo Surrenders in Connection with AK-47 Seizure - Government Engages Interpol and FBI to Locate Missing Housing Contractor Omar Malik
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Housing, has escalated its efforts to locate housing contractor Omar Malik of the firm DreamVu Homes, who is accused of defrauding numerous young professionals of millions of dollars. The Ministry has officially enlisted the assistance of international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol, the U.S. Federal Bureau of… Read more: Government Engages Interpol and FBI to Locate Missing Housing Contractor Omar Malik - Arson Suspected in North Sophia Fire Leaving Seven Homeless
A fire on Sunday evening has left seven people homeless after three houses were destroyed in a blaze that authorities suspect was an act of arson. The Guyana Fire Service was summoned to North Sophia shortly after 7:00 p.m. upon reports of a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they discovered one house already fully engulfed… Read more: Arson Suspected in North Sophia Fire Leaving Seven Homeless - Multi-Agency Investigation Launched Following Deadly Mining Pit Collapse in Region 8
Authorities have initiated a multi-agency investigation following a fatal mining pit collapse that claimed the lives of two miners this past Saturday. The victims have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of the North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national Neunes Da Silva. At the time of the tragedy, the men were part of a… Read more: Multi-Agency Investigation Launched Following Deadly Mining Pit Collapse in Region 8 - Security Guard Hospitalized Following Consumption of Poisonous Substance
A 56-year-old security guard from Coverden is currently under medical care after being hospitalized Sunday evening for the consumption of a poisonous substance. Police investigations indicate that the incident occurred at the man’s residence at approximately 1:30 a.m. Preliminary reports suggest that the man had returned home, at which point an argument ensued between him… Read more: Security Guard Hospitalized Following Consumption of Poisonous Substance - Lusignan Fisherman Remanded on Unlicensed Ammunition Charge
Mathis Jacobis, a 33-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Paramakatoi Village, Region Eight, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jacobis appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan to face a charge of Possession of Ammunition Without a Licence, contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of… Read more: Lusignan Fisherman Remanded on Unlicensed Ammunition Charge
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