32-year-old, Kenton Haynes of Mocha on the East Bank of Demerara was charged this morning for being in possession of over 500 ecstasy pills. He was arrested last Wednesday afternoon in the Orange Walk area while conducting a transaction with the pills. The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit conducted the bust. In Court today, the accused…
A 26- year old man was on Friday released on bail after he appeared before the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on a rape charge. The charges allege that between August 1 and 31, 2018 Calvin Mann engaged in sexual penetration with a 15 year old child. The construction worker was not required to plead to
The two soldiers who are accused of raping an Essequibo girl in the presence of her boyfriend were today granted bail. The victim has been severely traumatised since the incident took place over a week ago and no counselling has been provided to her; in fact, relatives said she is being told to travel to…
Public Policy Specialist, Roxanne Myers, was today officially sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission. Ms. Myers took her oath of office before the Chief Magistrate at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The new Deputy Chief Elections Officer in a brief comment to the media, said she is ready…
– Appellate Court upholds decisions of the High Court ruling – says Opposition Leader should have engaged the President before submitting initial list to determine acceptability The Court of Appeal moments ago ruled that the appointment of Justice (Ret’d) James Patterson as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by President David Granger is
A locally produced beverage made from purple potatoes grown in the hinterland regions was Thursday morning launched at the opening of the inaugural Green Expo at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara. Made with the same ingredients used in the famous “piwari” and “fly” indigenous drinks, this new juice is named ‘Sak’ –…
A 35-year-old miner is in custody after he stabbed a fellow miner to death during a drunken row over cigarettes. According to a Police report, 20-year-old Daniel George was stabbed to death on Wednesday night at Barakat Landing in the Mazaruni river area. The two men were drinking alcoholic beverages at a shop in the…
Police in Bartica early on Wednesday morning conducted a search and found an unlicensed semi-automatic pistol and a 4.5 pellet gun at a house at Agatash Village. The ranks acted on a tip-off and proceeded to the location. A male and two female occupants of the house have been detained. Investigations are ongoing.
A 53-year-old Stabroek Market Vendor, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday, charged with being in possession of 410 grams of cannabis and possession of 24 ecstasy pills. Judith Alexander, a mother of 10, pleaded not guilty to two drug trafficking charges and was remanded to prison until November 7. Particulars of the charge alleged…
Six men who were fingered in a late night robbery at a Parika hangout bar, have been arrested and will face charges soon. The Guyana Police Force reported this morning that prompt action by Police ranks stationed in D Division, resulted in the capture of the suspected bandits. Two of the men were nabbed at…
