Crime
Arrest of Tower Hotel’s owner in Jamaica signals crackdown on suspected drug lords- CANU ; Shervington “Big Head” faces extradition to US
Shervington "Big Head" Lovell. (Stabroek News photo) The arrest of well-known Guyanese businessman, hotelier Shervington "Big Head" Lovell in Jamaica...
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Internal police probe launched into alleged removal of video evidence from murder scene; Top Cop promises drastic reduction of police corruption
Police Commissioner, Leslie James on Thursday said an internal probe has been launched into the alleged involvement of a police...
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Police working on standardised rules for vehicle tint
Police Commissioner, Leslie James Thursday stated that the force is working to ensure the usage of tints on vehicles, “and...
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Suspect shot, two others and minibus detained at Bourda Market
A man was shot at Bourda Market early Sunday morning, two other men arrested, a Route 40 minibus detained and...
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Youth held for probe into attempted murder
A man, who allegedly lashed another man to his shoulder, was relieved of the piece of wood and struck to...
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Soldiers charged with rape granted bail
Two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers, who are accused of raping a woman, were Friday each granted GY$300,000 bail. They...
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Murder accused prison escapee recaptured
Murder accused prison escapee, Travis Evans, was Friday morning caught at Timehri, police and prison officials said. "I wish to commend...
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Three held with guns, stolen items following Parika robbery
Prompt action by Police ranks stationed in 'D' West Demerara Division following a robbery under arms committed on three persons...
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Lusignan prison riot sparked off by poor food, conditions; injured prisoners identified
The unrest at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara might have been triggered by poor quality food and general conditions...
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Update: Six prisoners at Lusignan Prison injured in unrest following escape of trio
An inmate who was reportedly injured during the unrest at the Lusignan Prison. (photo from media group) Hours after three...
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