Two policemen in custody as failed bank robbery probe widens

Senior officers of the Guyana Police Force have confirmed that they have arrested two of their own as the probe widens into last Tuesday’s failed robbery attempt at the Republic Bank Water Street branch. The two policemen, a rural constable and a regular rank, were arrested on Thursday as investigators retrieved surveillance camera footage from […]

Guyanese man shot dead by stray bullet while fishing in Florida

(Sun Sentinel)  Bullets from out of nowhere killed a man as he fished in a wildlife area Wednesday afternoon — and the source of the gunfire remains a mystery. The shooting may have been accidental, according to Palm Beach Sheriff’s investigators. But they would not say why they thought that. The sherif’f’s office also refused […]

Guyana and 4 other CARICOM states sign Caribbean Arrest Treaty

CARICOM Leaders have wrapped up their Heads of Government Meeting in Grenada. At the meeting Guyana joined Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts Nevis and St Lucia in formally signing onto The Caribbean Arrest Treaty . The objective of this Treaty is to establish within the Caribbean Community a system of arrest and surrender of requested persons […]

Wounded Linden man remanded to prison over marijuana possession

A Linden resident will now spend several weeks behind bars until his case is called again. 27-year-old, Glen McHardy, was today remanded to prison even as he is ailing from a gunshot wound he sustained while being arrested. The man is facing marijuana possession charges, but his Attorney told the court that the charges are […]

Task Force formed to tackle problem of noise nuisance

The Ministry of Public Security has announced the formation of a task force to tackle the growing problem of noise nuisance across the country. In a statement the Ministry said that it will be working along with  various stakeholders who have all recognised the right of citizens to live in an atmosphere of peace and […]