Ranks from Police ‘A’ Division were on Tuesday afternoon engaged in a shootout with two suspected bandits in Agricola, East Bank Demerara. A media release from the force stated that it acted on the information and went to 4th Street, Agricola around 3:15.p.m. Upon arrival, ranks were confronted by two armed male suspects, one in […]
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UPDATE: Suspect in custody for mini bus driver’s murder
Police are investigating the murder of Tedroy James, a route 32 minibus driver which occurred about 11:30hrs today (July, 11) at McDoom Public Road, East Bank Demerara, during which several passengers were robbed of personal items. Police investigation so far revealed that James who was driving minibus BTT 976 stopped to put off a passenger […]
Construction work at Camp Street prison begins
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure wishes to advise the general public, particularly those living in close proximity, that construction works will be ongoing over the next 72 hours at the Camp Street Prison. These works will include the removal of debris from the site. As a result, members of the public are being advised to […]
PRISON UPDATE: Eight prisoners on the run
Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels speaking to the Department of Public Information (DPI) has confirmed that there are 8 fugitives on the run. He also confirmed that 1 escapee was recaptured. It is now confirmed that 9 prisoners escaped on Sunday. Prisoners at large: Uree Varswyck aka Malcolm Gordon Mark Royden Durant aka Royden Williams […]
Guns found in barrel at Shipping Corporation wharf
Two pistols with matching rounds were today (July, 11) discovered in a barrel at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation (GNSC) wharf, Georgetown. According to reports, the illegal weapons were shipped to Guyana in a barrel with a motorbike engine to a female in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Police investigations are ongoing into the incident.
VIDEO: Minibus driver killed during attempted robbery
The driver has been identified as Tedroy James, 35. He hails from Suddie, Essequibo Coast. This news outlet understands that the man stopped to offload passengers when two men rode up alongside him and opened fire. We will bring you more details once it becomes available. In the video below his sister is being taken by police […]
BREAKING: Taxi driver kidnapped by Camp Street prison escapees said he begged for his life
VIDEO: Kidnapped taxi driver remains missing, getaway car found abandoned, as jail break probe continues
https://youtu.be/u1gxlwNl69Q The wife of 22-year-old Matthew Shivtahal, the taxi driver who was reportedly held hostage Sunday evening by four men who reportedly started a fire at the Camp Street, Georgetown prison then staged a daring escape in the man’s car with him inside is still missing, even after his burgundy Toyota 212 has been found. […]
City Magistrate grants bail for petty crimes offender at Lusignan prison
Camp Street Prisoners who are being held temporarily at the Lusignan Prison are being granted bail for a number of petty and non-violent crimes by Magistrate Peter Hugh. This is part of Government’s step to reduce the overcrowding at the prison, following the unrest in the City Sunday evening. Magistrate Hugh is meeting in a […]
UPDATE FROM NATIONAL SECURITY MEETING: Public Security Minister says situation is under control
Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan says that situation is under control, arrangements are being put in place to better accommodate prisoners at Lusignan. Business owners, ministries, and public were thanked for assisting law enforcement officials in transporting prisoners. Additionally, alternative sentencing arrangements are being put in place for certain categories of remand prisoners. Some […]