Crime

Suspect in murder of Toshao Ridley Joseph remanded to jail

The suspect in the murder of Tassarene Toshao, Ridley Joseph, appeared in Court this morning and has been remanded to prison. The accused, 26-year-old Noah Beaton of Bent Street, Georgetown appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to face the charge of murder. He was represented by Attorney-at-Law Bernard Da […]

Alberttown man found dead after collapsing outside home

A 54-year-old Alberttown man collapsed and died this afternoon just outside his home after coughing up blood moments after he started to consume a meal. The dead man, Kenny Reece, lived alone at the Fifth Street, Alberttown home. Family members and the Police rushed across to the house after receiving reports that Reece had collapsed […]

Two pedestrians die after being hit by speeding car at Tuschen

Two residents of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo lost their lives tragically early this morning after a speeding car slammed into them along the Tuschen Public Road. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Yvette Daniels and 48-year-old Vishundat Mohabir. According to a Police report, a motorcar bearing registration number PKK 9890 was being driven at […]

Top Cop Hicken notes year of challenges and successes for Guyana Police Force

Acting Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken has noted that while the Guyana Police Force has experienced its fair share of challenges this year, it has also recorded a long list of success stories, ranging from better traffic management, overall better policing and new crime fighting strategies. Mr. Hicken made the comments while speaking at the Guyana […]