By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2021
Crime, News
The prime suspect in the murder of well-known physician Dr. Colin Roach, was arrested in Berbice early this morning while attempting to make a dash to neighbouring Suriname. Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit are in the Berbice region conducting further investigations. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed the arrest of the main suspect to News […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2021
Crime, News
Two foreign men, a Colombian and a Venezuelan, are in Police custody after their small plane made an emergency landing on the Mahdia Airstrip this evening in Region 8. The two have been identified as Juan David Caicedo Villa and Riascos Gomes. The small plane made its unauthorized landing at the airstrip just after 6 […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2021
Crime, News
The Audi Q5 Sport Utility Vehicle belonging to murdered physician, Dr. Colin Roach and which was stolen from outside his office where he was found dead, has been recovered. The vehicle was found abandoned last night along the Schoonard main road on the West Coast of Demerara. News Source understands that its license plates were […]
By News Source Guyana on November 3, 2021
Crime, News
A chain snatcher was shot dead in the Stabroek Market area this afternoon by a licensed firearm holder when he attempted to snatch a gold chain from around the neck of the firearm holder’s wife. The husband and wife were in the busy area shopping and while they were in the vicinity of the Stabroek […]
By News Source Guyana on November 3, 2021
Crime, News
As the Police investigations continue into the murder of physician, Dr. Colin Roach, the Ministry of Health expressed its sadness and shock at his killing, remembering him as one of Guyana’s young, but experienced doctors. The Ministry of Health said the country has lost one of its most experienced Biomedical pathologists. “Dr. Roach was part […]
By News Source Guyana on November 3, 2021
Crime, News
A well-known private physician, Dr. Colin Roach, was found murdered in his Duke Street, Kingston office late last night, triggering a Police investigation. Dr. Roach owned and managed the Dr. Roach International Medical Centre at the same location. He was also a former Chairman of the National Sports Commission. Investigators were at the scene late […]
By News Source Guyana on November 2, 2021
Crime, News
Guyanese businessman, Paul Daby, who found himself on the Police radar over the years being questioned about various suspected offences has died. He reportedly passed away in Colombia where he was being treated for post-COVID-19 ailments. Daby was diagnosed with COVID-19 weeks ago and was rushed to the COVID-19 hospital at Lilliendaal after experiencing breathing […]
By News Source Guyana on November 2, 2021
Crime, News
Double murder accused, Kapil Gangadin was sentenced to three years in jail today after pleading guilty to escape from lawful custody. Last Thursday, Gangadin made a dash for his freedom from the Lusignan jail but he was recaptured on Friday after he was recognised in a mini-bus despite getting a haircut and removing his beard […]
By News Source Guyana on November 2, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
On the heels of the Guyana Police Force hosting a symposium on integrity in the Police Force, former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Asst. Commissioner Paul Slowe has issued a call on the Government to bring an end to its interference in the Guyana Police Force, which Mr. Slowe considers to be “unprecedented”. […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2021
Crime, News
Police investigators on the East Bank of Essequibo are probing the murder of a 24-year-old Venezuelan man. The dead man has been identified as Tony Birza. A police report of the incident said the man and his brother were heading to their home at Ruby Backdam early yesterday morning after a night out at a […]