Crime

Corentyne couple dies in Murder-Suicide

The Corentyne, Berbice village of Crabwood Creek was rocked by a murder-suicide case today involving a couple. 36-year-old vendor, Alisha Narine, was brutally chopped to death by her reputed husband, Ram Singh, who later took his own life. Police said the incident took place between 9:30 and 10 o’ clock this morning. A police report […]

Several families homeless after devastating fire in Albouystown destroys 4 buildings

By Svetlana Marshall A massive fire in James Street, Albouystown ripped through four buildings this afternoon, reducing them to rubble, while damaging several other buildings despite the best efforts of the Guyana Fire Service. The devastating fire, which almost flattened half of a block on James Street between Albouys Street and Hill Street, erupted just […]

GPHC calls in Police to probe video recording of injured “Lola Doll” in ER; Hospital staffer is suspect

The Georgetown Public Hospital today confirmed that it has called in the Police and an active investigation is underway into a video recording that was leaked from the institution with a patient in a vulnerable state.  The video recording captured social media personality and local singer Lolita “Lola Doll” Callendar in the emergency room at […]

Ex-Policeman nabbed with unlicensed firearm and narcotics

A former Policeman has once again landed himself on the other side of the law and could find himself before the Court before the end of this week facing illegal firearm and drug possession charges. Businessman and former Police Cadet Officer, Franz Paul, was arrested by the Police on Tuesday evening along Vlissengen Road in […]

“Lola Doll” interviewed by Police about shooting as condition improves; Paul Daby Jr. still in custody

Social media star and singer, Lolita Callendar aka “Lola Doll” has been interviewed by Police investigators probing her shooting, as Doctors say her condition has improved. Callendar was shot multiple times to her body on Saturday night by an unknown gunman as she sat in her car just after arriving home. In a statement this […]

Police destroy $571M worth of marijuana in Wiruni Savannahs

The Guyana Police Force has been continuing its efforts to weed out the marijuana cultivation and drug trade across the country. Its latest effort took place in the Wiruni Savannahs in the Upper Berbice River area. The Police said agents from the Narcotics Branch of the Force discovered and destroyed several massive marijuana fields and […]

Government to set up special Anti-Corruption Unit to address widespread claims of corruption

Dogged by allegations of corruption, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration is promising to establish a dedicated Anti-Corruption Unit. President Irfaan Ali made the announcement shortly after taking the oath of office at State House on Sunday. The President said he intends to continue transforming the country with a heavy focus on improving the public […]