The indictable charge of murder was this morning (May 17) read to Alvin Jones, called “hot skull” of Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown. The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennon, to answer the charge. The court was told that on February 02, Jones murdered Paul Daniels at Independence Boulevard, Albouystown during a robbery. Daniels had […]
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Crum-Ewing trial reopens – murder accused fails to show
The case for murdered political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing re-opened on Monday but while family members showed up, the prime suspect was not present in Court. The matter was called in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Judy Latchman. The court was told that murder suspect, Regan ‘gray boy’ Rodriques cannot be located to be notified […]
Businessman accused of fraud granted $3 million bail
A businessman was granted bail when he appeared before the Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, facing six counts of fraud to the tune of $953 million. Saddiqi “Bobby” Rasul, a Gold and Diamond Exporter pleaded not guilty to the charges when it was read to him. The Court heard […]
Police discover shallow grave where murdered wife may have been buried
Police at Mibicurri, Black Bush Polder have found a shallow grave and have recovered the remains of a woman who they believe is 39-year-old Lilwanie Datbalack. The woman has mysteriously disappeared some seven months ago, leaving family members clueless but suspicious. The shallow grave was found in the backyard of the woman’s husband and prime […]
Crum-Ewing’s murder accused goes into hiding as investigators prepare to reopen case
The man accused of murdering political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing back in 2015, Regan “Grey boy” Rodriques has gone into hiding. The shocking news was conveyed to Crum-Ewing’s family by a senior police officer last Monday and comes just days after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced that the case will be reopened. Crime chief […]
Farmer brutally chopped to death by fellow villager
Tragedy struck the community of Moruca early Friday morning after a businessman was chopped to death by a fellow resident. According to reports, the farmer who was identified as Jimmy Ganga was so badly chopped that one of his foot and hand were severed. The man who also goes by the alias ‘Khrishna’ was confronted […]
Vigilante assault victims dispute police statement
The two men who were the victims of an alleged vigilante assault are disputing aspects of a statement issued by the Guyana Police Force. Vernon Beckles and Damion Gordon were last weekend beaten by residents of Canal Number 1 Polder after a man accused them of stealing the rearview mirrors on his car. […]
Two charged for 2016 murder of Rose Hall man
Murder accused Saif Peraaud and Daniel McLennon were both charged and remanded on Wednesday when they made an appearance at the Reliance Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Marrisa Mittleholzer. The men are believed to be the killers of 21-year-old Caitanya Kishundyal of Rose Hall, Berbice who was shot in February 2016 at his home. The men […]
“Not all Black people are thieves and not all Indians are corrupt” – Bond
Attorney – at – Law James Bond has condemned what he believes is the existence of racial profiling, racism and vigilante justice in Guyana. Bond, who spoke to this outfit on Wednesday, was at the time weighing in on the recent beating of two black males in a predominantly East Indian populated community. Vernon Beckles […]
Cop traced convicted bandit, intercepted potential criminal offence
A Police Constable is being commended for his gallantry after he single-handedly traced a convicted bandit and later arrested him after he was found with an unlicensed gun and matching ammunition. On March 9th Constable Davidson was driving his car along the Albion Public Road when he observed a silver-grey Toyota Premio made a U-turn. […]