Crime

Introduction of Ankle Monitoring Bracelets being considered to strengthen interventions against Domestic Violence

The introduction of ankle monitoring bracelets is being considered by the Government as one of the new measures to strengthen interventions against domestic violence. According to Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, new strategies are being considered to ensure greater safety and support for victims of domestic violence. The Minister believes that the ankle monitoring […]

Three in custody over murder of West Ruimveldt woman

Three suspects have been arrested by the Police as the investigations continue into the Sunday night gunning down of 24-year-old West Ruimveldt resident, Faynelle Brewster. The young mother of one, was shot dead in her yard after gunmen chased her brother in a robbery attempt after trailing him home. The Guyana Police today said that […]

West Ruimveldt woman gunned down during robbery

Tragedy once again struck the West Ruimveldt community in Georgetown on Sunday night when 24-year-old Faynelle Brewster was gunned down in her yard as a bandit chased after her brother in an attempt to rob him. The incident took place just after 11pm. It is suspected that the brother, who was out earlier, was followed […]

Guyana launches Early Warning System on Drugs

Guyana has launched an Early Warning System on Drugs – becoming the 7th country in the Caribbean to do so.   The warning system is in response to the evolving drug landscape, which is no longer limited to traditional substances, and now includes a wave of psychoactive substances. Using the system, the law enforcement, health […]

Attorney General says Guyana stands ready and able to meet any extradition request for the Mohameds

Attorney General of Guyana, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, has signaled the readiness of the Guyana Government to meet any extradition request that be filed in relation to billionaire businessmen, Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, who were both slapped with a US indictment earlier this week that alleges money laundering and mail and wire fraud in relation […]