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“Do not stop vehicles asking for licenses. That is not your work. You are to search for guns, drugs, and thieves” – Hicken

On Thursday, January 9, 2024, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of the Guyana Police Force, led by Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, engaged with officers and ranks of Regional Division #5 at the Divisional Headquarters in Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice. Joining the Commissioner were Deputy Commissioners Ravindradat Budhram, Simon McBean, and Wendell Blanhum. The […]

Region 3 Recorded 6.4% Drop in Serious Crimes

The Regional Police Division Three (3) has recorded a notable 6.4% reduction in serious crimes for 2024, a testament to ongoing efforts to improve safety and security in the region. This announcement was made by Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Siwnarine during a meeting with senior leadership of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday, January 9, […]

President Ali halts State’s appeal of $22.5M judgment for Quindon Bacchus killing

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has intervened to halt the State’s appeal against a $22.5 million judgment awarded to the family of Quindon Bacchus, a 25-year-old father of one, who was fatally shot by a Police Constable in Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), in June 2022. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, made this revelation during his […]

Food Vendor Granted Bail in $3.4M Robbery Case

Peter Thompson, a 22-year-old soup vendor accused of armed robbery, was granted bail in the amount of $250,000 on Wednesday during his appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Thompson had been in remand since November 2024, following his arrest in connection with an armed robbery involving over $3.4 […]

Security guard granted bail over shooting outside store

A 38-year-old security guard has been charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent after he allegedly shot a man outside a store.Ryan Weekes of Lot 150 6th Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday. He is accused of discharging a loaded firearm at […]

Businessman who fatally shot cane harvester on $1M bail

On New Year’s morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Corentyne, Berbice, resulting in the untimely death of 29-year-old Yognand Chaitram, a cane harvester residing at Lot 19, Alness Village. Moonie Ramnarine, a 65-year-old businessman from Lot CZ 14, Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, has been implicated in the fatal shooting of Chaitram.In light of the severity […]

Top Cop Emphasizes Professionalism, Accountability, and Community Engagement in 2025 Strategy

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, alongside members of his Executive Leadership Team, met with officers and ranks from Regional Police Division 4’C’ at the Cove and John, East Coast Demerara Headquarters. The gathering aimed to reinforce key expectations for police conduct in 2025, particularly as Guyana continues its rapid infrastructural […]

Cop involved in Abduction of Aurora Gold Mining Supervisor charged

Two months after the abduction of Kevin Fiedtkou, an operations supervisor at Aurora Gold Mining Inc., Police Lance Corporal Delon Younge has been charged with the crime. Younge appeared in court on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, where he was charged with conspiracy to commit a felony. The charge was read to Younge before Magistrate Clive […]

Blairmont man remanded for stealing car

A resident of West Berbice, Region Five, was remanded on a charge of motor vehicle larceny on Monday, as a result of judicial proceedings initiated at the Blairmont Magistrate Court. The accused, identified as 28-year-old Denise Persaud, hailing from Blairmont, No. 1 Settlement, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir to respond to the serious allegations against […]

Cotton Tree man remanded over brother’s death

A resident of Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice, was on Monday charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his brother Kiran Bacchus, a mason who hails from the same village. Deepak Bacchus, 27, appeared before the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on Monday, January 06, where he was remanded to prison following his arraignment. During […]
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