Police destroy ganja farm at Gaetroy Savannah
Police destroyed an estimated $11.5 million worth of suspected cannabis during an eradication exercise in the Upper Berbice River on Sunday.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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I salute these courageous divers
Dear Editor, I want join our people to offer some words to all the first responders, be they members of the joint services, the local fishermen, and all who used their private boats to go out on the high seas to search for survivors and, in the process, retrieved bodies out of the water.
Glock pistol found on jet boat at Issano Landing
Police are investigating the discovery of an unlicensed firearm during an operation at Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River on Sunday.
Businessman, canter driver on larceny charges
Two Georgetown men have been granted bail after being jointly charged with two counts of simple larceny.
President unveils support plan for those affected by ferry tragedy
President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced the creation of a national support body, dubbed the HEART Initiative, to coordinate long-term assistance for survivors and bereaved families from the MV Barima tragedy, while also appointing a former Belizean attorney general to develop the framework for financial assistance to those impacted.
Credit is due
President Irfaan Ali has appointed a five-person commission to enquire into what caused the MV Barima tragedy, with attention understandably focused on what went wrong.
Visually impaired children in independent living camp
Twenty-four blind and visually impaired children from Regions Three and Four participated in a three-day Independent Living Skills Camp aimed at building their confidence, independence and self-reliance.
Guyanese man among six rescued after nine days drifting in Atlantic
Eshwar Persaud, a Guyanese man was among a crew of six rescued nine days after a fire on their fishing vessel.