Crime

More than 114 lives lost in road accidents so far for 2025

More than 114 persons have been killed on the country’s roadways in accidents so far for 2025. The majority of road deaths involve motorcycles. According to the Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mahendra Singh, there has been a 12% reduction in all categories of accidents, when compared to 2024. However, since the presentation of […]

Increased Police presence across the country as Christmas Security Plan takes effect from today

There will be increased Police presence cross the country, particularly in key commercial zones from today as the Christmas Policing Plan takes effect. In the capital city of Georgetown, and neighboring communities, more than 500 ranks are expected to be on patrol on a daily basis for the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken […]

30-year-old Linden man stabbed to death by girlfriend

Police in Linden are investigating the murder of 30-year-old carpenter, Kevin Alexander. The Block 22, Wismar resident died on Monday night after being stabbed to the abdomen by his 28-year-old girlfriend. The two shared a home together, according to reports. A statement from the Police explained that the couple were involved in a heated argument […]

Venezuelans and Colombian wanted by CANU over Parika cocaine find

The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit has issued wanted bulletins for two Venezuelan nationals and one Colombian in connection with the investigations into the 52-pound cocaine bust last Friday in Parika, East Bank Essequibo. The three wanted men have been listed as Venezuelan nationals, Herman Dario Martinez Canon and Richard Daniel Rodriguez Criollo, while the Colombian […]

Attorneys for US Government present key documents to Court in Mohameds extradition case

Attorneys representing the United States Government in the extradition proceedings against Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, handed over key documents to the Court this morning as the hearing continued. Those documents included a diplomatic note and warrants from US authorities.   In late October, the US Government formally requested the extradition of the father and son […]

Government and Police still to answer key questions about gas station attack – Fmr. Chief of Staff

Two weeks after the deadly Mobil Gas Station bombing on Regent Street in Georgetown, the Guyana Police Force and the Government have remained relatively silent on key issues surrounding the attack including the motive. Appearing on this week’s edition of SOURCES, former Guyana Defence Force Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Dr Gary Best said […]

Colombian national on US drug trafficking sanction list nabbed in Guyana

Colombian national, Yeison Andres Sanchez Vallejo, who was earlier this year sanctioned by the US Government along with four Guyanese nationals and another Colombian on alleged drug trafficking, was arrested on Tuesday in Guyana, according to local law enforcement. The Guyana Police Force reported this afternoon that Sanchez Vallejo was nabbed at the Kurupukari Police […]