Crime

Brazilian miner found dead at Cuyuni mining camp

An 18-year-old Brazilian man who worked at a mining camp at Quartzone Backdam in the Cuyuni river was discovered dead on Monday at the mining camp. The teenager, Dennis Nascimento, who is originally from Boa Vista in Brazil, worked at the mining camp with his uncle, according to a Police statement. He was last seen […]

BREAKING: 11 firearms stolen from security company

Police investigators in Georgetown have launched a massive investigation after 11 firearms were discovered missing from the Radar Security company. News Source understands that the heist took place between late on Christmas night and early Monday morning. Company officials and the Police suspect that the weapons heist might have been an inside job. A Police […]

Durban Street businessman shot dead during robbery

Police investigators in Georgetown are probing the Boxing Night murder of Durban Street, Georgetown businessman, Shimron Adams. According to reports, the businessman was shot dead by two bandits who attacked him just as he was closing up his business place on Monday night at the corner of Chapel and Durban Streets. Adams operated the Shims […]

Corentyne girl dies after reportedly falling through hammock

Police in Corentyne are investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl. The young girl, identified as Tinesha Johnson was discovered motionless this morning on the ground beneath an old hammock in the family’s yard. Her mother had just left the yard to purchase fish from a mobile vendor, when one of her other children raised […]

Drivers urged to slow down as holiday shopping heats up

With the Christmas holiday shopping season in full swing, the Guyana Police Force is once again urging drivers to be cautious on the roadways and stop the speeding. On Saturday, a 37-year-old woman who was out shopping with her family in the Zeeburg area died after she was mowed down by a speeding mini-bus when […]

Suspect in attack at State House identified as 25-year-old Nigerian national

Investigators have identified the suspect in the stabbing and disarming of a Presidential Guard at State House this morning as a Nigerian national. Both the suspect and the Presidential guard remain hospitalised with serious injuries. Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken and Crime Chief Wendel Blanhum both confirmed the man’s identity to News Source, giving his name […]

Niece and Neighbour face joint murder charge for murder of 85-year-old Berbice woman

The niece and neighbour of 85-year-old Sumintra Sawh were today jointly charged with the woman’s murder. The niece, 37-year-old Roshanie Basdeo and neigbour, 48-year-old Mohammed Shaheed, were not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge. Although the two have been jointly charged, they did not appear in Court together. Basdeo had earlier […]