By News Source Guyana on February 26, 2020
Crime, News
The two men who were arrested on Saturday in the Parika Backdam with more than 60 pounds of cocaine in their possession have been charged and remanded to jail. 35-year-old mechanic, Latchman Sankar of Unity, East Bank Demerara and 48-year-old, boat captain Muneshwar Dusrajh of Ruby, East Bank Essequibo appeared before Magistrate Christel Lambert today […]
By News Source Guyana on February 25, 2020
Crime, News
Recently deported drug trafficking convict, Shaheed Roger Khan was arrested by the Police today as investigators probed an allegation of assault at a bar in Kitty. Police Commander for Region Four, Assistant Commissioner Edgar Thomas confirmed the arrest. He said the incident is alleged to have taken place last evening and the Police investigators are […]
By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2020
Crime, News
A 35-year old motorcyclist has become the country’s latest road accident victim following a smash-up on the Essequibo Coast. The man, Suresh Arjune of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, was riding his motorcycle at around 8:50 pm on Sunday when he slammed into a car that was making a turn. Investigations have so far revealed that the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2020
Crime, News
At least one soldier who received burns to 90% of his body is listed in a “very critical” condition while three others are listed as critical but stable with burns to their bodies following an explosion of pyrotechnic material at the Coast Guard headquarters. According to the Guyana Defence Force, four other ranks are hospitalised […]
By News Source Guyana on February 20, 2020
Crime, News
A 34-year-old butcher was shot dead this morning while on his way to work during a robbery attempt. A police statement identified the dead man as Cuban national, Otredis Duarte Gonzalves. The incident reportedly occurred at 6:44 this morning while the butcher was on his way to the Rossignol Butchery on Church Street. He lived […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2020
Crime, News
The quick thinking of a licensed firearm holder saved a woman who was being chased by two bandits in the Kitty area this afternoon. According to reports, the licensed firearm holder shot both men while rushing to the woman’s rescue in the William Street, Kitty area. The men attempted to retreat after being shot but […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2020
Crime, News
A small group of relatives and some friends of late cyclist Jude Bentley picketed outside the Magistrates’ Court today calling for charges to be laid against former GDF Chief of Staff Gary Best. Bentley died on the spot two Saturdays ago when he was hit down by a vehicle that was being driven by Best […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2020
Crime, News
After being on the run for the past year, a 47-year-old Stevedore resident accused of stabbing his girlfriend’s “male friend” to death has been caught and made his court appearance this morning. The man, Gary Blackman, is accused of stabbing Darren Edwards to death in December of 2018. According to the Police file, Blackman turned […]
By News Source Guyana on February 11, 2020
Crime, News
Ex-GDF Chief of Staff and APNU+AFC Candidate, retired Rear Admiral Gary Best today announced that he is suspending all appearances at campaign events in wake of the fatal accident that he was involved in. Best, who is currently on station bail, while the Police investigations continue, issued a statement through his Attorneys, expressing remorse over […]
By News Source Guyana on February 11, 2020
Crime, News
A 42-year-old Barber who was charged with exposing his genitals to a female customer and rubbing her thighs has been found guilty and sentenced to prison, although he has not shown up in Court since his first appearance. 42-year-old Ceon Cantzlaar was found guilty on the two sexual assault charges in his absence. He was […]