Crime

69-year-old man found found dead in river at Quarry site

The death of a 69-year-old handyman whose body was found floating in the Mazaruni river has been ruled a homicide, triggering a full investigation. The body of the West Demerara man, Pitamber Sharma was found yesterday with a wound to the head.  The man was last seen alive on Wednesday morning when he left his […]

Three arrested following cocaine discovery in mini-bus

Three men are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit after a quantity of cocaine and a .40 caliber pistol with a magazine was found in a mini-bus during a CANU operation on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, CANU agents intercepted the Route 32 minibus at Tuschen on the East Bank of Essequibo. […]

Tucville woman remanded for marijuana found under bed

A 19-year-old woman from Tucville who was arrested following the discovery of more than 37 pounds of marijuana at her home was today charged and remanded to jail. The accused, Anasia McAllister appeared before the Chief Magistrate this morning and the charge was read to her. The Court was told that on the 26th March at […]

Former Police Service Commission Chairman questions constitutionality of Clifton Hicken’s appointment as Acting Top Cop

Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Assistant Police Commissioner, Paul Slowe is not surprised that Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has been appointed to act as Commissioner of Police ahead of Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Williams. During an appearance on the Mark Benschop show last evening, Mr. Slowe said he believes […]

Former national tennis coach murdered on New York street

Police investigators in New York are probing the murder of former Guyana national tennis coach, Esan Benn. The 51-year-old who migrated to the United States several years ago was found on a city street in midtown Manhattan, New York city. Benn is the father of Guyanese singer Esan Benzy. The Police Department in New York […]