Crime

Teen remanded to jail over murder of fisherman during robbery at sea

As the investigations continue into the deadly pirate attack in neighbouring Suriname which left fifteen Guyanese fishermen dead, a Guyanese teenager was today charged in connection with one of the murders. 19-year-old Alexander Denhart aka Shame Face of 79 Village Berbice, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate, Sherdel Isaac-Marcus today at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He […]

Berbice man takes own life after killing wife and daughter

The East Bank Berbice village of Glasgow was thrown into shock this morning when a villager slashed and stabbed his wife and daughter to death then took his own life. The names of the three dead persons have not been released. The incident reportedly occurred close to 9:30 this morning. Neighbours were alerted by loud […]

Soesdyke woman remanded to jail after slapped with multiple charges including marijuana trafficking

A Soesdyke woman faced multiple charges in Court today for escape from legal custody, possession of marijuana and sale of alcohol without a license. Thirty-eight year old,  Shanaz Mohammed of Back Road Soesdyke appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, before Acting Chief Magistrate, Sherdel Issacs and entered a plea of not guilty to the offenses. […]

Leopold Street man remanded on multiple armed robbery charges

A Leopold Street man who is no stranger to law enforcement was remanded to jail this morning after being slapped with multiple armed robbery charges. 27-year-old Akeem Rajkumar appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and denied the allegations against him. The Court was told that on the 30th April, armed with a handgun, he robbed Rodwell […]