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Construction Worker Remanded for Alleged Sexual Assault of Elderly Woman

April 2, 2026 Staff Reporter

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A construction worker was on Wednesday remanded to prison after appearing before the Fort Wellington Magistrates’ Court on a charge of sexual penetration.Rohan Mohamed, also known as “Tuntay,” of Lot 474 Number One Settlement, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy. It is alleged that between March 27 and 28, he engaged in […]

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West Berbice Pensioner’s Home Broken Into, Ransacked

March 30, 2026 Staff Reporter

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An 87-year-old woman of West Bank Berbice is now living in fear after her home was broken into and ransacked while she was away.The elderly resident, Bibi Rahim of Lot 44, Number 1 Settlement, Blairmont, told reporters that she had spent Friday night at a relative’s home nearby. However, upon returning on Saturday morning, she […]

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Attempt to smuggle contraband into Lusignan Prison averted

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter

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

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

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

February 13, 2026 Staff Reporter

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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𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒂; 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒚

February 13, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Thursday February 12, 2026 about 21:15hrs at Herstelling New Scheme, East Bank Demerara, committed on a 59-year-old businesswoman of Herstelling. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was walking along a street in the area when she was approached by […]

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More evidence of illegal cambio in full operation at the Mohamed’s Enterprise on Lombard Street, Georgetown

February 12, 2026 Staff Reporter

Further to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU)-led operation conducted yesterday, and in continuation of the official statement previously issued, SOCU provides the following update. The cambio establishment associated with the Mohamed’s had been formally ordered closed pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States Government and corresponding local regulatory and enforcement actions. Despite this […]

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Two businessmen remanded over alleged cocaine trafficking

February 12, 2026 Staff Reporter

Two men accused of being involved in the trafficking of more than eight kilogrammes of cocaine were on Tuesday remanded to prison. This was following their appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. They are being represented by attorneys Eden Corbin and Dexter Todd. The prosecution is being conducted by […]

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Police Seize Bulletproof Vest, Handcuffs and GPF Badge in Tapakuma Raid; Woman Arrested

February 10, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division #2 on Monday, February 9, 2026, carried out an operation at a residence in Tapakuma, Essequibo Coast, as part of an ongoing investigation. The operation, which was conducted between 11:15 hrs and 11:45 hrs, resulted in the discovery of several items, including a black bulletproof vest, a pair of handcuffs, a […]

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𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 5.70 𝑷𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒅𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕; 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑰𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒚

February 10, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division #4 ‘A’ are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was found on Sunday February 8, 2026 about 19:30hrs during an operation conducted at an apartment building on Hadfield Street, Lodge, Georgetown. During the exercise, a search was conducted in the yard of the premises, which unearthed seven […]

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