“Lola Doll” charged in BVI after soliciting man to obtain HIV test in her name

“Lola Doll” charged in BVI after soliciting man to obtain HIV test in her name

(BVINEWS.COM) A Guyanese woman has been granted $60,000 bail with strict conditions including a curfew after she allegedly solicited a man to obtain an HIV test in her name. Charged with conspiracy to personate is 28-year-old make-up artist, Lolita Callender-Skelton. She was not required to plead when she appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on…

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Rethink Opposition boycott calls

Rethink Opposition boycott calls

— PM urges Region 3 residents — — hundreds attend outreach, cash in on govt services CITIZENS must be able to examine the intentions of their regional leaders, and determine who their leaders’ encouragement to boycott Central Government activities stand to benefit. This was the strong advice of Prime Minster Moses Nagamootoo and Minister of

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CPL to establish headquarters in Guyana

CPL to establish headquarters in Guyana

A new state of the art facility will be constructed on Camp Street, Georgetown, to accommodate the locally based Caribbean Premier League Franchise, the Guyana Amazon Warriors and a CPL OPCO Administrative Office. The building is expected to be the permanent home of the Guyana Amazon Warriors and will also accommodate the CPL Ticketing Office,…

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The President knows best

The President knows best

Dear Editor, IT is said, there is really no bad situation or should I say, it depends on how that situation is viewed and looked at from different vantage points. The President’s illness and the now famous no-confidence motion in itself have provided many opportunities and chances for the His Excellency, government representatives and supporters

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CJIA says not required to inform Int’l air transport body of airport fees

CJIA says not required to inform Int’l air transport body of airport fees

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) says there is no legal requirement for it to make an application to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the introduction or increase in airport fees. Further, the airport said there is no legal requirement that CJIAC provide the information requested by IATA. CJIAC in a statement…

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New Government Members of Parliament sworn in

New Government Members of Parliament sworn in

Four new Members of Parliament were sworn in today, replacing the four former Government Ministers who were forced to resign from Parliament because of their dual citizenship. Taking the oath of office today before the Speaker and Clerk were Mervyn Williams, Tabita Sarabo-Halley, Donna Mootoo and Raynard Ward. They have replaced Joe Harmon, Carl Greenidge,…

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New MPs ready to work

New MPs ready to work

…vow to tackle issues affecting youth, public servants “IT wouldn’t be the first time that I am doing this, so I am very comfortable,” were the words new Member of Parliament, Mervyn Williams, who has replaced Joseph Harmon, the former Minister of State who resigned from the house due to his dual citizenship. “I am

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