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TRAGEDY

Former CID rank succumbs to injuries sustained in accident at Number 74 Village

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A former police rank succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident at Number 74 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday at around 05:00h. The deceased has been identified as Seon Hunte, 34, of 43 Albert Street, Number 79 Village, Corentyne Berbice. He was attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Region 6. Reports indicate […]

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COURT

Man from Wortmanville admits role in 2022 deadly stabbing

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A Georgetown man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2022 fatal stabbing of 30-year-old Aubrey Baird. Brian Matterson, 32, of Wortmanville, entered the plea before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the Demerara High Court after the State announced it would no longer pursue the murder charge. State Prosecutor Geneva Wills is […]

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TRAGEDY

Father wants justice for son killed in accident Number 64 accident

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A father is pleading for justice for his son, 21-year-old Jagdeo Bhimsingh, who was killed after a car swerved into his path along the Number 64 Public Road, Corentyne Berbice, on Monday afternoon. Speaking to reporters, Jagdeo’s father, Motie Bhimsingh, revealed that his son came from New York in January and was staying at his […]

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CRIME

Attempt to smuggle contraband into Lusignan Prison averted

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Prison officers on duty at the Lusignan prison this morning averted an attempt to smuggle contraband into the prison. Timothy McGarrell of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was arrested after he was found with a quantity of cannabis while at the prison on the East Coast of Demerara. Prison officers discovered the hidden cannabis under the […]

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COURT

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

— Dangerous driving cases captured on SRIS cameras advance through the courts The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has reported that, utilising footage from the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), hundreds of dangerous driving have been detected and advanced through the judicial process. The SRIS continues to support evidence-based enforcement by identifying dangerous driving behaviour and […]

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CRIME

Officials warn public against smuggling attempts in wake of 18-year-old’s arrest

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is urging members of the public to avoid transporting items on behalf of others after an 18-year-old woman was caught attempting to take contraband into the New Amsterdam Prison. The incident was highlighted during the first 2026 episode of the GPS’ monthly television programme Prisons in Focus, where senior officials […]

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HEALTH

Religious bodies to anchor new push for preventative healthcare, President says

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday signalled plans for a nationwide preventative health drive that will place mosques, churches and temples at the centre of public education and early screening efforts. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ramadan Village, the Head of State said Guyana must shift focus from treatment to prevention, particularly as […]

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COURT

Mohamed accommodated by Magistrate, still shouts “political persecution”

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Monday morning issued, and later withdrew, an arrest warrant for US-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed after he failed to arrive on time for the continuation of his extradition committal proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, are before the court in extradition proceedings. When the matter […]

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COURT

Arrest warrant issued for Azruddin Mohamed after late arrival at court

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

An arrest warrant was issued Monday morning for Azruddin Mohamed after he failed to appear on time at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where extradition proceedings involving him and his father, Nazar Mohamed, are ongoing. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman issued the warrant at about 9:05 a.m., noting that concerns had repeatedly been raised about Mohamed’s tardiness […]

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CRIME

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐨.

February 13, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A source familiar with the ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal cambio operated by Azruddin Mohamed has revealed that investigators are in possession of approximately 20 additional video recordings documenting transactions carried out at the Lombard Street location. According to the source, the footage was obtained during a month-long undercover operation conducted by a specialized […]

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