Court rules Antigua and Barbuda’s buggery law contravenes Constitutional rights of citizens

Court rules Antigua and Barbuda’s buggery law contravenes Constitutional rights of citizens

(Antigua and Barbuda) The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ruled that Sections 12 AND 15 of the Sexual Offences Act are unconstitutional. The judgment was handed down moments ago. Robertson, J: Introduction and Findings. The selection of an intimate partner is a private and a personal choice. This court was asked to consider the legislation…

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22-year-old Policeman remanded for murder of Quindon Bacchus; Two other Cops remanded on obstruction charges

22-year-old Policeman remanded for murder of Quindon Bacchus; Two other Cops remanded on obstruction charges

22-year-old Police Lance Corporal, Kristoff Denobrega appeared before the Chief Magistrate virtually this morning and was charged with the murder of Golden Grove youth, 25-year-old Quindon Bacchus. DeNobrega was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge and was immediately remanded to jail. During the appearance, it was explained to the Court…

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GDF rank remanded for murder of Berbice hairdresser

GDF rank remanded for murder of Berbice hairdresser

A member of the Guyana Defence Force was this morning charged with the murder of Berbice hairdresser, Donalesa Park. GDF Corporal Collin Hazel appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court and was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge.  The 32-year-old man was remanded to prison until the 23rd August when…

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No ordinary irrigation in the Gambia

No ordinary irrigation in the Gambia

–innovative solar-powered technologies are securing access to water for rural communities (FAO) ACROSS many parts of rural Gambia, women farmers often start their day before dawn to ensure that they have enough water to irrigate their gardens and to cook, clean and bathe at home. “Some of us would wake up as early as 3.00…

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