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September 10, 2025

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Police have destroyed cannabis plants valued at more than $3.3 million during a raid along the Wiruni Creek in the Upper Berbice River. Officers from the force’s Narcotics Branch discovered a three-acre plot containing about 10,000 cannabis plants, each measuring between two and five feet in height. The plants were set on fire during the […]

July 29, 2025

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Timothy Roberts, a serving member of the Guyana Police Force, has won two Caribbean Gospel Music Awards at the Marlin Awards 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday. With deep gratitude and humility, Guyanese gospel recording artist Roberts proudly announced his recent achievement, where he was honoured in the categories of Outstanding Reggae Vocal Male Performance […]

July 29, 2025

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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is ramping up efforts to root out corruption in the organisation and rebuild public trust through a series of internal reforms and stronger accountability measures. This is according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Ravindradat Budhram. Speaking on the latest episode of the programme Safeguarding Our Nation, which was aired on […]

July 22, 2025

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With growing concerns over road safety, deaths caused by speeding, and traffic violations, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says his department is working to ensure safety. Speaking on the latest episode of “Safeguarding Our Nation”, which aired earlier today, Singh disclosed that 139,000 drivers were charged for traffic violations in 2024. Last year, 117 fatal accidents […]

July 19, 2025

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A 20-year-old Amerindian woman has alleged that she was drugged and raped by three men at Raghoo’s Sports Bar at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. The incident reportedly occurred earlier this week and came to public attention after a video of the young woman surfaced on social media. Police in a report said that at around […]

July 16, 2025

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Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn today visited Patsy’s Shop at Middle Walk, Buxton—the scene of a tragic shooting incident that occurred late last evening, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others. Minister Benn was accompanied by Regional Commander 4C, Assistant Commissioner Pareshram, and his team. During the visit, the Minister […]

July 11, 2025

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Over 10,000 police ranks have benefitted from training courses and more than 1000 engaged in higher learning with support from the state. This is according to Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken during his address at the Guyana Police Force’s 186th Anniversary Award Ceremony 2025. He said that, “between 2020 and 2025, 10,546 ranks benefited from 444 […]

July 9, 2025

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Targeting organised and violent crime is one of the current key focuses of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), according to Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum. Speaking on the third episode of the programme Safeguarding Our Nation, which was aired yesterday, Blanhum delved into issues surrounding crime prevention and building public trust. He outlined the GPF’s sharpened […]

July 1, 2025

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Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken is assuring the public that accountability within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) remains a top priority, declaring that if all other channels for redress fail, citizens are welcome to bring their concerns directly to his office. “If there’s an issue with members of the public… let me just assure you, if […]

June 27, 2025

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Two sisters who were reported missing on June 21, 2025, have been found safe on the Essequibo Coast. Police ranks on mobile patrol around 20:00 hrs on Thursday, June 26, discovered the girls—ages 12 and 15—lying in a hammock at the Supenaam waterfront in Region Two. The siblings, who are from Glasgow Housing Scheme, Sisters […]

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Police destroy $3.4 million worth of cannabis in Berbice River raid

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Deputy commissioner says zero tolerance for corrupt cops

89,500 cases of speeding, 68 deaths recorded

20-year-old alleges drugging and rape by three men at Soesdyke bar

Police pursuing leads in deadly Buxton shooting

Over 10,000 ranks benefit from police training

Crime Chief: GPF focused on tackling violent and organised crimes

Commissioner Hicken tells citizens: ‘If all channels for redress fails, come to my office

Missing sisters found safe on Essequibo Coast

Human Services Ministry: Closed sex offender registry chosen to prevent vigilantism and protect innocent family members, including children, from harm

Entrepreneurs welcome interest-free loans, see Development Bank as catalyst for expansion

Jury finds Sancharra and Gopaul guilty of Henry Boys' murders

Human Services Ministry: Closed sex offender registry chosen to prevent vigilantism and protect innocent family members, including children, from harm

Entrepreneurs welcome interest-free loans, see Development Bank as catalyst for expansion

Jury finds Sancharra and Gopaul guilty of Henry Boys’ murders