A security guard was on Monday morning discovered dead along a dam in Sophia, Georgetown. The deceased has been identified as Trelon Frank, a resident of ‘E’ Field, Sophia.Squatting area. Reports indicate that the discovery was made at approximately 09:00 hrs, when Frank’s lifeless body was found lying along the…
Over 3,000 to sign agreements of sale in seven new housing areas
More than 3,000 persons are expected to sign agreements of sale and begin processing their certificates of title within the next two months, as the Ministry of Housing moves to advance ownership in seven new housing areas. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, announced on Monday that the initiative will benefit…
Woman fined after caught with ganja
Doris Joseph, a 43-year-old woman, was fined $101,000 after she was caught with 338 grammes of cannabis on Saturday while heading to Region One (Barime- Waini). According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), the woman was caught with a bulky parcel containing cannabis on Saturday. She…
Two men arrested after ganja, cocaine found in Lethem
Two men — Laurence France and Drawn Williams— were taken into custody after CANU ranks found several parcels of cannabis and cocaine at a Tabatinga, Lethem residence on Friday. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), ranks went to the location based on information received. While…
Porter nabbed with cocaine hidden in Milo, Nestum tins
A 30-year-old porter was arrested on Sunday after Police in Regional Division Seven found him carrying narcotics in Milo and Nestums tins at the Sherima Police Checkpoint. The Guyana Police Force on Monday said the man was intercepted while at the checkpoint at about 10:09 hrs. The police said the…
Pedestrian, 43, dies in accident on Lusignan Public Road
A 43-year-old man of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, died on Sunday, after he was struck by a motor car while crossing Lusignan Public Road. The deceased man was identified as Arvindo Mahaballi. The accident occurred at about 19:18 hrs and involved motor car PAK 2521, which was being driven by…
Man injured during Eccles armed robbery
A 22-year-old Venezuelan labourer is hospitalised after two males on a motorcycle robbed him of several items on Saturday night. The Guyana Police Force on Monday said the investigation into the matter is ongoing. It revealed that the man was robbed and sustained injuries on Saturday night at about 19:40…
Boos during Ramadan pause ‘disappointing’- Leeds United
Leeds United have said loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday’s match at Elland Road were “disappointing”. In the 13th minute of the 17:30 GMT kick-off in the Premier League, players from Leeds and visitors Manchester City came to the side of the…
Five persons arrested after man found dead with multiple stab wounds
A man who has only been identified as ‘Mikey’ so far was found dead at Sand Hill, near the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, and five men are in custody as investigations continue. Police Headquarters, in a release, said the alleged murder occurred sometime between Saturday, February 28, 2026, at…
Construction worker stabbed to death; suspect arrested
Joel Anthony Tamesar, a 28-year-old construction worker of Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, died after he was stabbed during an altercation on Sunday. Police Headquarters reported that Tamesar was in a Lust-en-Rust shop when he got into a fight with a 38-year-old man sometime between 19:30 hrs and 19:45 hrs….
