Canoe sinks with six Venezuelan schoolchildren in Cuyuni River -children rescued by public-spirited locals
A canoe carrying six students of the Eteringbang Primary School sank along the Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Eteringbang Landing at about 16:45hrs on Tuesday. It was reported that…
“Warhead” removed from five-year old girl’s throat -suspect arrested
On Thursday afternoon, Police in Linden were notified by personnel at the Linden Hospital Complex that a child was admitted with a “warhead lodged in her throat”. According to Police,…
Foulis Man charged for simple larceny
Press Statement from the Guyana Police Force — Terrence David, a 23-year-old unemployed resident of Foulis, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Tuesday and charged today by ranks of Enmore…
More than 20 fires since the year started- Guyana Fire Service
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Guyana Fire Service stated that there have been upwards of twenty fires since the year started. This alarming rate of fires stemmed…
Guyana Fire Service urges citizens to be vigilant and practice fire safety in light of recent house fires.
The Guyana Fire Service is urging citizens to “be vigilant, exercise caution, and practice fire safety and prevention to avoid house fires.” In a press release today, the Guyana Fire…
Teen arrested for 12-gauge shotgun found in salt bag
An 18-year-old labourer of Onderneeming /Sand Pit Essequibo Coast was taken into custody after being in possession of a salt bag containing a 12-gauge shotgun. According to a press statement…
Miner arrested at checkpoint with 83.3 grams of marijuana
A 35-year-old miner was arrested at a police roadblock at a #70km checkpoint on Friday for having 83.3 grams of Marijuana. The cannabis was discovered in two Pringles cans in…
Misunderstanding over cellular phone leaves labourer dead
A 36-year-old miner/ businessman of Haslington New Scheme East Coast Demerara is on the run after allegedly murdering 29-year-old Otis Andey Haimchand. The deceased who resided at Lot 183 Nabaclis,…
Survivors of the deadly Bell 412 Helicopter crash in good spirits with no significant injuries
Lieutenant Andio Crawford and Corporal Dwayne Jackson, the survivors of the deadly Bell 412 Helicopter crash are reported to be in good spirits, good general health with no significant injuries.…