investigations Archives

October 11, 2025

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Police are investigating an alleged wounding incident that occurred around 15:30 hrs on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Coverden, East Bank Demerara, during which a couple and their 18-month-old granddaughter sustained knife injuries. The victims have been identified as Indira Thomas, 53, a housewife, William Thomas, 68, a businessman — both of Coverden — and […]

September 24, 2025

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Police have launched an investigation into the death of 45-year-old Dwayne Roberson, called ‘El Paso,’ whose partially decomposed body was discovered on Tuesday at the Nabaclis sea dam, East Coast Demerara. Roberson, a resident of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, had been missing since Sunday night after family members last saw him at their home. […]

August 16, 2025

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A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night in a collision on the Rupert Craig Highway, in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy, police said. The victim, a man of African descent whose identity has not yet been confirmed, died at the scene after being hit by motor car PXX 8048 around 23:30 hrs. […]

July 18, 2025

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Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has confirmed that the bar where a woman was assaulted has been shut down and several persons have been arrested. The minister, in a statement, described the incident as very disturbing. “It was most reprehensible to see persons filming the incident rather than helping this woman, […]

July 18, 2025

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Two women were robbed at gunpoint by motorcycle bandits around 21:30 hrs on Thursday night at Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. The victims — 26-year-old teacher Rayleen Patterson of Parfaite Harmonie and her aunt, Alicia Brown of Sophia — were in Patterson’s yard when they were confronted by two armed men. One of the suspects, […]

July 12, 2025

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Mervin Lochan, 36, of Sparta, Region Two, died tragically on Saturday at a construction site in Queenstown, Essequibo Coast. An excavator reportedly reversed and crushed his head. Lochan, a father of four, had recently been promoted to foreman on a road project along Bhagwandas Street. Workers rushed to his aid, but his body was already […]

July 11, 2025

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A post-mortem examination has confirmed that 24-year-old businessman Joshua Eric Taylor died from blunt trauma to the head, with no evidence of gunshot wounds or strangulation, contrary to erroneous reports in some media outlets. The autopsy was conducted earlier today at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Mortuary by government pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh. According to Dr. […]

July 9, 2025

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A 36-year-old front-end loader operator, Nadir Baksh, died today following a tragic accident along the Vive-La-Force Access Road, West Bank Demerara. The incident occurred around 11:30 hrs and involved a front-end loader bearing registration number 24776, which Baksh, a resident of Zeelugt Squatting Area, East Bank Essequibo, was operating at the time. According to police […]

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 […]

June 29, 2025

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A miner, identified only as Riley, was found brutally murdered near a mining camp in the remote Baramani Backdam, Cuyuni River, early Saturday morning. According to police, the gruesome discovery was made sometime between 00:30 hrs and 02:00 hrs on June 28, 2025. Riley’s lifeless body was found naked and bearing multiple stab wounds. A […]

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Police investigating alleged wounding incident at Coverden — grandparents and toddler injured

Partially decomposed body of Golden Grove resident discovered at Nabaclis sea dam

Pedestrian killed in late-night crash near Russian Embassy

Bar shut down, several arrested after assault of Indigenous woman

Women robbed by motorcycle bandits

Foreman crushed by excavator; mother suspects foul play

Businessman Joshua Taylor died from blunt head trauma — no gunshot wound, says PME

Zeelugt man dies in accident

Crime Chief: GPF focused on tackling violent and organised crimes

Miner found murdered at Baramani Backdam, two suspects in custody

‘Shortman’ charged with manslaughter over teen’s death at lake outing

84 persons with disabilities equipped with trade skills

Private sector backs selective intake of skilled deportees

‘Shortman’ charged with manslaughter over teen’s death at lake outing

84 persons with disabilities equipped with trade skills

Private sector backs selective intake of skilled deportees