Crime

Boat collision in Middle Mazaruni river leaves one dead

A Kangaruma village, Mazaruni resident lost his life on Saturday in a tragic collision between two boats in the Middle Mazaruni River. Police have identified the victim as Davenand Williams. A report from the Police stated that Williams was operating a small wooden speed boat along the river when a jet boat captained by Odil […]

Rosignol man arrested over “staged” $10 Million robbery

A 37-year-old man from Rosignol, Berbice who was hired to transport just over $10 million from a cambio in Georgetown to a jewellery company in Berbice has been arrested after for allegedly stashing the cash for himself and claiming that he had been robbed. The Police said Paramdeo Victor turned up at the Mahaica Police […]

Prosecution and Defence in Election Fraud case to begin oral arguments on December 9

The Courtroom of the Acting Chief Magistrate will begin hearing oral arguments on the 9th December into the ongoing electoral fraud case. The case was recently transferred to the Acting Chief Magistrate after another Magistrate, who had begun hearing the matter, fell seriously ill and has proceeded on leave. At a Case Management Conference today, […]

South Rupununi Council requests Marudi Police outpost, suspension of mining after robbery and abductions

In expressing deep concern over the recent armed robbery and abduction at a GGMC Checkpoint in Bush Mouth, South Rupununi, the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) said the incident raises extreme alarm regarding the safety and security of Wapichan communities, particularly those near the Marudi mining area. The Council said Wapichan people not engaged in […]

Acting Chief Magistrate to now hear case into alleged fraud at 2020 elections

The Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings has ordered Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty to preside over the criminal trial into the alleged election fraud case.  The Acting Chief Magistrate made the announcement today as the case was called in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Chief Magistrate McGusty replaces Magistrate Leron Daly, who fell […]

Guyana on brink of full breakdown of law and order -Hughes

Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Attorney Nigel Hughes believes Guyana is not too far away from a full breakdown in Law and Order due to the increasing lack of confidence in the Guyana Police Force. Mr. Hughes made the comment during a virtual panel discussion last evening He said the Guyana Police Force […]