21 h. ago Caribbean states’ marijuana success was a choice of reform over eradication

Dear Editor, The report of police destroying over $800 million GYD in marijuana at Wiruni (Stabroek News September 11, 2025) highlights a contradiction in Guyana’s drug policy. The article Caribbean states’ marijuana success was a choice of reform over eradication appeared first on Stabroek News.

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21 h. ago Orthopaedic technician confessed to videoing `Lola Doll’ at GPHC – police

An orthopaedic technician has confessed to videoing injured social media influencer Lolita Callender in the Emergency Depart-ment of the GPHC in an incident that has raised serious concerns about privacy at the hospital. The article Orthopaedic technician confessed to videoing `Lola Doll’ at GPHC – police appeared first on Stabroek News.

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22 h. ago Cause of death inconclusive on body found on Melanie seawall

Kaieteur News – A post-mortem examination could not determine the cause of death of a man whose body was found on the Melanie seawall last week, police have confirmed. Dead is Christopher Andrew Sargeant, a 54-year-old driver of the Guyana Revenue Authority. In a press release, police said that on September 8, 2025 at about […] The post Cause of death inconclusive on body found on Melanie seawall appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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34 h. ago GPHC hands over case of unauthorized videoing of patient to police

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today said that it is aware of a video that has been circulating on social media over the past few days, depicting a patient in its Emergency Department while in a vulnerable state and receiving emergency medical care. The article GPHC hands over case of unauthorized videoing of patient to police appeared first on Stabroek News.

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45 h. ago La Penitence businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo, suspected drugs

Police, acting on information received at around 18:32hrs on Tuesday went to Vlissengen Road in the vicinity of Square of the Revolution where they intercepted a black Honda Vezel vehicle with registration number PAH 2167, which is owned and at the time driven by Franz Paul, a 39-year-old businessman of Middle Road, La Penitence. The article La Penitence businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo, suspected drugs appeared first on Stabroek News.

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45 h. ago Trinidad suffers `bitter’ loss to Jamaica in World Cup qualifier

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s football team head coach Dwight Yorke stated Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Jamaica in their CONCACAF Zone Group B 2026 World Cup Qualifier was “a bitter blow” after watching his side dominate large spells of the contest but still left Kingston empty handed. The article Trinidad suffers `bitter’ loss to Jamaica in World Cup qualifier appeared first on Stabroek News.

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46 h. ago ‘Melly Mel’ ordered to pay Balwant Singh Hospital $35M for defamation

Kaieteur News – Social media activist, Melissa Atwell known as “Melly Mel” has been ordered to pay the sum of $35 million to Dr Mahdu Singh and Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc. for defamatory statements she published back in June 2019. The judgment was handed down on September 3 by high court judge, Justice Fidela […] The post ‘Melly Mel’ ordered to pay Balwant Singh Hospital $35M for defamation appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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69 h. ago Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters

(Reuters) – A judge in Atlanta said yesterday he would dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 people accused of a criminal conspiracy for their roles in trying block construction of a police training center they derisively dubbed “Cop City.” The article Atlanta judge to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 ‘Cop City’ protesters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines

Joel Harding, a 28-year-old construction worker and resident of Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River, was arrested on 1st September 2025  by a rank from Mackenzie Police Station and charged yesterday with murder. The article Construction worker charged with murder of businessman at Coomacka Mines appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Businessman wanted in ‘Lola Doll’ shooting surrenders to police

Kaieteur News – Businessman, Paul Daby Jr. who police issued a wanted bulletin for on Sunday in connection with the shooting of Lolita ‘Lola Doll’ Callender on Monday afternoon surrendered. He was accompanied by his attorney. Callender was shot several times Saturday night outside of her East Ruimveldt home. Back in June, Daby was among […] The post Businessman wanted in ‘Lola Doll’ shooting surrenders to police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York

Kaieteur News – Kanand Ojha who was wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the 2015 murder of sex worker Noel ‘Nephi’ Luther, was on Monday arrested by law enforcement authorities in New York, USA. This is according to a release from the Government of Guyana. “Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including […] The post Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’

Police yesterday issued an arrest warrant for US sanctioned businessman Paul Daby Jr in relation to the shooting of social media influencer and singer Lolita Callendar known as “Lola Doll”, even as they announced that one person has been arrested and is assisting in the investigation. The article Cops issue wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jnr over shooting of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago U.S. sanctioned businessman wanted for attempted murder of ‘Lola Doll’

Kaieteur News – As investigations continue into the shooting of Lolita Callender better “Known as Lola Doll on Saturday police have issued a wanted bulletin for Paul Daby Jr. better known by his alias “Randell”. Back in June, Daby was among six persons sanctioned by United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets […] The post U.S. sanctioned businessman wanted for attempted murder of ‘Lola Doll’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are

Give Indigenous youths access to higher education in hinterland regions, create job opportunities for hinterland students in their villages, and give them spaces at the village, regional, national and international levels in policy decision-making bodies that would affect their educational, economic and social status were among calls by a six-member panel representing Indigenous youths across the country at the recent forum, Ina Maimu Yetatokon (Listen to our Voices) 2025. The article Indigenous voices advocate for education and development to meet them where they are appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle

…police on hunt for suspect Kaieteur News – Local artiste and social media sensation Lolita “Lola Doll” Callender was on Saturday night shot about eight times outside her Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown home. The shooting occurred at 23:35h. Callendar, 33, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment. Kaieteur News understands […] The post ‘Lola Doll’ shot multiple times outside her home by a man on motorcycle appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials  

Police, Commission warn against unauthorised filming of recent process   Kaieteur News – Officials of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have uncovered ballot boxes without seals and have alleged tampering of the election materials. But the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has pushed back against the claims, saying the current recount exercise is being done […] The post Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago WIN activist drops case against man arrested for burglarizing her home

Kaieteur News – The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party supporter, Helen Kashi, who’s Corentyne, Berbice home was allegedly burglarized by a Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) supporter has dropped the case. According to Police, Kashi dropped the case against the accused who was released on station bail following his arrest. “Be informed that at […] The post WIN activist drops case against man arrested for burglarizing her home appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Miner nabbed with ganja tells police ‘I smoke it, not sell it’

Kaieteur News – A miner nabbed with 68.6 grams of marijuana on Thursday reportedly told police, “Officer, is me smoking weed I walking with, I don’t sell.” Thirty-two-year-old Gladston Burnett of Sophia was nabbed at the Itabali checkpoint in Region Seven. Burnett was travelling to Puruni Landing when ranks at the checkpoint searched the car, […] The post Miner nabbed with ganja tells police ‘I smoke it, not sell it’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police

Kaieteur News – Police have released an official statement on the tragic death of former National Cyclist, Alanzo Greaves on Wednesday night. Greaves, 36, was killed in a bike accident along Mandela Avenue, behind the Botanical Gardens. Police in a press release said he lost his life around 23:30hrs after the wheel of his Ducati […] The post Former national cyclist dies after bike hits mud heap – Police appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation

-suspect in custody Police are investigating a report of an alleged abuse and robbery committed on Helen Kashi of Number 19 Village Reserve, Corentyne, Berbice, at 19.00 hours on Tuesday.  The suspect, 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, called ‘Kevin’ is in custody assisting with the investigation. The article Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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