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Labourer arrested after weed found during search at Kumaka hospital road

(Kaieteur News) – A 42-year-old labourer of Skyland Village, Moruca, is in police custody after cannabis was found on his person during a search along Kumaka Hospital Road, Region One. According to a police statement, ranks conducting a mobile patrol in the Moruca area observed the man seated on an ATV and appearing to be under […] The post Labourer arrested after weed found during search at Kumaka hospital road appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Suspect held after over two pounds of marijuana found in Rosignol

(Kaieteur News) – Police discovered over two pounds of marijuana at Hosanna Street, Rosignol, West Coast Berbice, on Monday, and a suspect has been taken into custody. According to a police statement, ranks acting on information received conducted a search of a premises in the area. While leaving, they spotted a black plastic bag lying near […] The post Suspect held after over two pounds of marijuana found in Rosignol appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News22 Jul

Five Chinese nationals arrested for immigration offences

(Kaieteur News) – Five Chinese nationals aged 31, 34, 50, 53, and 59, have been arrested and charged in connection with immigration offences, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. According to police, the men were initially arrested on June 16, 2026, at the Rock Creek Mining Area in Puruni, Region Seven, […] The post Five Chinese nationals arrested for immigration offences appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News22 Jul

VP Jagdeo says persons will face consequences for MV Barima ferry tragedy

As indigenous leaders are meeting in Georgetown for the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said the week-long conference is taking place during a sad time, when the country is faced with a “national tragedy.” With the death toll steadily climbing from the MV Barima ferry tragedy, the Vice President said persons […]

News Source Guyana21 Jul

Police search opposition leader’s Friendship property as “Paper Shorts” murder probe continues

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force in a brief statement on Monday said ranks executed a search at a property located at Friendship on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) as part of the March 2021 murder of Ricardo Fugundes better known as “Paper Shorts.” The property reportedly belongs to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, his […] The post Police search opposition leader’s Friendship property as “Paper Shorts” murder probe continues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News21 Jul

Brazilian stabbed to death in Reg. 7 backdam; one in custody

(Kaieteur News) – A Brazilian national was on Saturday stabbed to death at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven, following an argument with a woman. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Antonio Pereira Figueredo, a 53-year-old gold miner of Manaus, Brazil. Police stated that the incident occurred about 23:00hrs on Saturday. […] The post Brazilian stabbed to death in Reg. 7 backdam; one in custody appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News21 Jul

Major discrepancies found on MV Barima manifest

…captain, crew members tested positive for ganja …32 rescued passengers not listed (Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana has ordered an urgent investigation following the catastrophic maritime tragedy aboard the MV Barima, amid shocking revelations that the vessel’s captain and first engineer tested positive for narcotics, and dozens of rescued passengers were never recorded on […] The post Major discrepancies found on MV Barima manifest appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20 Jul

Suspected murder-suicide rocks Parfaite Harmonie

(Kaieteur News) – A couple was found shot to death on Saturday in what appeared to be a murder/ suicide at a La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara residence. According to a police report, the deceased have been identified as Ana Trotman, 42, a shop owner, and John Trotman, 47, of Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara. The […] The post Suspected murder-suicide rocks Parfaite Harmonie appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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