#19 Public Road in Corentyne gets lights for the first time

(DPI) For the first time ever, the access road, which stretches from Don Robin Farm to Bolam Turn on the Nineteen public road Corentyne, Berbice, has street lights. Regional officials and motorists have welcomed the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s installation of the street lights along the public road. Over the years, several persons have lost […]

Attorneys argue Magistrates’ Court has no jurisdiction in hearing extradition case

Extradition proceedings involving alleged fugitive Troy Thomas heated up on Monday when through his lawyers, Thomas told the Magistrates’ Court that it has no jurisdiction to hear the case and his rights to be protected as a Guyanese were being violated. Thomas’ battery of Lawyers, which included Attorneys Nigel Hughes, Darren Wade and Bernard DaSilva, all made […]

Father of eight granted bail on forgery charges after buying television sets with forged cheques

Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation. Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges. 53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed […]

Staff at Palms Geriatric Home warned against mistreatment of elderly as new outpatient clinic is opened

A stern warning against mistreatment of elderly persons came early Monday morning as a new $18 million outpatient clinic and infirmary were declared open at the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam in Georgetown. Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally participated in the ceremonial opening of the facility which will cater to the more than 190 […]

Miss Venezuela to close temporarily over corruption claims

(BBC) The Miss Venezuela beauty pageant is being suspended after allegations of sexual favours and financial corruption emerged online. Former Miss Venezuela participants have accused other contestants of receiving money from businessmen and government officials in exchange for sexual favours. Casting for Miss Venezuela and Mister Venezuela has now been suspended. The competition has announced […]