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No reports on Jomal Bourne’s death—GPF

January 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

GPF || The Guyana Police Force is investigating reports circulating on social media involving wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” who was wanted in connection with the murder of Akeem Hamer at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, on September 12, 2024. The Force is aware of a video which circulated on social media and […]

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CRIME

Police Probe Fatal Shooting on Bare Root Access Road

January 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ have launched an investigation into the alleged murder of 34-year-old carpenter Homton Chichester, also known as “Orlando,” of Bare Root, Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that Chichester’s body was discovered lying motionless along the […]

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AUTOMOTIVE

“Take your time on the roadways” — Region Six Police Commander urges amid increased accidents

January 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

Following a recent increase in accidents in Region Six, including several caused by speeding, Region Six Police Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus is urging motorists to be cautious when using the roadways. During a recent engagement with reporters, Bacchus said that all accidents recorded in the region this year were the result of reckless driving, including alcohol […]

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CRIME

𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒉 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝑹𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒆

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police have arrested Kobie Isiah Benjamin, a 19-year-old welder of Annandale New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, for whom a wanted bulletin was issued, in connection with an alleged Attempted Murder and Robbery Under Arms incident. Acting on information received on Friday January 16, 2027, a party of police ranks went to a residence at […]

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CRIME

Man who allegedly shot taxi driver is identified as Cobie Benjimen of Buxton

January 15, 2026 Staff Reporter

The man who allegedly shot Shaheed Amanat, also called “Ryan”, a 32-year-old Taxi driver on Monday night, has been identified as Cobie Benjimen, of Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD). This is according to a source who informed Sheriff News Network. Eyewitnesses said Benjimen, along with his accomplice, was outside a bar, at Mon Repos, where […]

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CRIME

Ex-boyfriend threatens man’s life

January 15, 2026 Staff Reporter

A 27-year-old man is reporting that he was threatened with a firearm while accompanying his girlfriend at her workplace in Eccles on Tuesday. The man stated that he was at a catering business with his girlfriend when, around 10:45 hrs, he observed what he described as a dirt bike or off-road motorcycle circling the block […]

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CRIME

𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓-𝑺𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆

January 13, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police are investigating a suspected murder–suicide which occurred on Tuesday January 13, 2026 between 05:00hrs and 08:15hrs at a guest house located on Lime Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. The deceased have been identified as Loriann (only name given thus far), a 31-year-old Housekeeper whose address is currently unknown and Cyril Saul, a 36-year-old Security Guard of […]

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117 arrested, 29 convicted in 2025 drug cases as CANU flags growing link between firearms and narcotics

January 12, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) recorded 117 arrests and 29 convictions for drug-related offences in 2025, while warning of an increasing overlap between narcotics trafficking and firearm seizures, according to its 2025 Public Briefing. CANU reported that a total of 117 persons were arrested during the year, with 62 individuals charged in relation to narcotics […]

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CANU records over $433M in drug seizures in 2025 as cocaine and cannabis dominate trafficking trends

January 12, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) recorded an estimated $433.9 million in street value from narcotics seized during 2025, with cocaine and cannabis accounting for more than 99 per cent of the total value, according to its 2025 Public Briefing. CANU reported that the total estimated street value of seizures for the year stood at GYD […]

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CRIME

Linden Businessman Fatally Shot at Home

December 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

A Linden businessman was shot and killed at his residence on Wednesday afternoon, allegedly by two masked gunmen. The dead man has been identified as Amar Jones. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as investigations are ongoing. This latest killing marks the second shooting incident to rock Region 10 within the past 24 hours. Police […]

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