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Lodge man released on bail over vehicle fraud
The owner of a car rental service was today released on bail over an allegation of fake imitation of identification markings on three vehicles. The man, Osafa Yarde of K&O Car Rental appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to answer three counts of fraudulently using a forged chassis number of three vehicles between March 19 and […]
OPR called in to investigate massive irregularities in learner driver’s theoretical examination at Felix Austin Police College, Georgetown
The Police in a release said that under the circumstances, while the full and comprehensive investigation is awaited, the members of the public who sat the examination at the venue on Thursday, April 12, 2018, regrettably, but deemed absolutely necessary, will be informed of the date and time when they will have to resit that […]
One of 6 found with guns and ammunition pleads guilty and gets 8 years
Crabwood Creek woman dies in #58 Village accident
A Corentyne, Berbice, woman is now dead following an accident this morning at Number 58 Village. The dead woman has been identified as Soorajnie Surjah, 52, of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice. The woman was a passenger in her family’s car, which slammed into the back of a parked truck. Commander of B, Division Linden Alves, […]
Driver being sought after CANU busts large quantity of marijuana in a car
A sting operation conducted this morning by ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit resulted in a large quantity of compressed marijuana being busted. The bust took place on Sheriff Street just in the vicinity of Royal Castle and the marijuana was found in plastic wrapped packages in the trunk and backseat of a 190 […]
The Criminal Justice system is being used as a political weapon to settle political grouses- attorney for Dr. Ashni Singh, Anil Nandlall
Former Finance Minister, Ashni Singh and Former CEO of NICIL Winston Brassington were today charged with three counts of misconduct in public office contrary to common law. The matter was adjourned until May 7th and Singh and Brassington may have to appear in person since the charges are indictable. Former Attorney General […]
North Sophia man remanded for robbing a woman of $273,000 cash and other items at knife point
A 24-year-old miner was today remanded to prison for a robbery he allegedly committed in Pike Street, Kitty in February this year. Patrick Goodluck of North Sophia appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and denied the charge. It is alleged on February 25, 2018, at Pike Street, Kitty while being armed […]
Sandy’s plea of insanity is unacceptable says Womens’ Movement International rep.
The painful memories of the death of Reona Payne, the woman who was shot by former GDF Captain, Orwain Sandy were invoked last night at a candle light vigil at the place where she met her demise in Alexander Village. Sandy was charged with the capital offence and was remanded to prison.
Chain Snatcher to spend 4 years behind bars
There are reports that the 34-year-old man was in the habit of snatching gold chains in the vicinity of the Stabroek Market, Georgetown. Devon Holder confessed to two robbery charges and was slapped with a four-year jail sentence by Magistrate Annett Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Holder of Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara confessed that […]