Angry GTU and supporters protest over assault of teacher

As a teacher found herself before a City Magistrate this morning along with the parents of a student over a classroom fight, the Guyana Teachers Union and supporters of the teachers gathered outside the Courthouse in loud protest against the assault of teachers. In addition to the protest outside the Courthouse, teachers and their supporters […]

Parents and teacher charged over classroom brawl

On the same day that teachers across the country wore somber colours to protest attacks on teachers, the parents of a primary school student and the student’s teacher found themselves before the Court facing criminal charges over a physical confrontation between them that took place in the classroom. Appearing in Court this morning were St. […]

Miner remanded over marijuana trafficking

A 31-year-old miner was remanded to prison today for the trafficking of marijuana.  Linden resident, Lennox Jackman appeared before Magsirate Sherdel Marcus-Issacs and denied the charge that he had 658 grams of marijuana in his possession on the 16th of January for the purpose of trafficking.  The man was nabbed by the Police along the […]

Lola ordered to pay fellow beautician $200,000 over assault

27-year-old beautician Lolita Callender aka Lola, who was found guilty of assaulting another beautician was today ordered to pay the sum of $200,000 to the woman she assaulted. Lola, who was found guilty of the charge last year was back in Court for her sentencing today. Instead of a jail sentence, the Magistrate ordered that […]

Four held in CANU cocaine and marijuana afternoon bust

Four persons are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit tonight after being nabbed with more than 48 pounds of marijuana and close to 6 pounds of cocaine. The bust took place on Mandela Avenue this afternoon as CANU carried out an operation. The operation was launched following a tip-off that was received […]