By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2019
Crime, News
Two women prisoners who were serving time for threatening language and larceny will get to go home to their families for the holidays. The two women, 19-year-old Sherryann Marks and 33-year-old Simone Williams have been pardoned by President David Granger in keeping with the powers given to him by the Constitution of Guyana. The Public […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2019
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force has recognised the work of one of its sergeants who is a Police Instructor by naming Best Cop in the Guyana Police Force. 32-year-old Sergeant Gladwin Hanover was awarded the top award on Wednesday for not only his training work in the Guyana Police Force but also for his work with […]
By News Source Guyana on December 18, 2019
Crime, News
A midday accident at Fairfield Mahaicony has left at least five persons dead, according to Police in the area. The accident involved a route 50 mini-bus and a beverage delivery truck. Details of the accident are sketchy but reports suggest that the mini-bus slammed directly into the truck as the two were both being driven […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2019
Crime, News, Politics
Two Police Constables are under close arrest after beating and pouring hot water on a suspected thief who allegedly broke into their home. Police Commissioner Leslie James called a press conference this morning to inform the media of the incident. He also gave a commitment to ensure that the matter is fully investigated. The West […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2019
Crime, News
Guyana’s Police Chief, Commissioner Leslie James maintains that the current traffic laws are sufficient enough to deter drivers from being reckless on the roadways, but he believes the drivers need to change their attitudes. “Its attitude. That has played a major part in most of these accidents. We have been doing what we have to […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2019
Crime, News
Investigators of the Guyana Police Force are probing the murder of Athletics Coach, Seon Anthony Burry. The man’s lifeless body was found at Durban Park on the outer track that is frequented by athletes and trainers. The Guyana Police Force in a statement said there were multiple stab wounds to the man’s neck. It is […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2019
Crime, News
The driver and conductor of a mini-bus who were caught on camera opening the doors of the mini-bus to dance while it was in motion, have been slapped with several charges. The two were tracked down following the posting of the video on social media, which showed the conductor first opening the passenger door and […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2019
Crime, News
Following the direction of the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Magistrate Alex Moore was today forced to recuse himself from further presiding over the murder case involving Marcus Bisram. Moore’s decision came days after relatives of the man who was murdered, Faiyaz Narinedatt, petitioned the High Court, seeking the Magistrate’s removal from the hearing the case. […]
By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2019
Crime, News
In light of the ongoing delays taking place in the Marcus Bisram case that is before the Berbice Magisterial District, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan said he finds it extremely “disheartening.” At the most recent hearing on Monday, the Magistrate presiding over that matter, Alex Moore, reported sick. Before that, the Prosecutor was asked to file […]
By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2019
Crime, News, Politics
Former acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sonia Joseph has been confirmed as the new Legal Advisor to the Guyana Police Force. Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan confirmed the appointment this morning. The post of Police Legal Advisor became vacant after retired Justice Claudette Singh took up the position of Chairperson of the […]