Bourda vendor remanded for marijuana possession

A 35-year-old, Bourda Market Vendor was today remanded to prison after he was charged for marijuana possession. The accused, Ras Paris appeared before before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and denied the allegation. The charge stated that on the 3rd October, the North Ruimveldt resident had 448 grammes of marijuana in his possession for the purpose of […]

President closes matter on Press Officer’s use of racial slur in leaked FB conversation and expresses confidence in her work

Weeks after President David Granger’s Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett came under fire for the use of a racial slur, the Head of State on Wednesday said the “the matter is closed.” Ms. Garrett was heavily criticized and calls were made for her resignation, after one of her private Facebook conversations was leaked to social media […]

Remand prisoner escapes Lusignan holding facility

Prison officials and the Police are on the hunt for a 35-year-old man who escaped from the Lusignan prison where he was on remand. The escapee’s name has been given as Dellon Blake. Prison Director, Gladwin Samuels, released a photo of the man this morning and said he was discovered missing from Holding Bay 2 […]

Breached koker results in early morning flooding at Riverview

A breach of the koker in the Meadowbank area early this morning has resulted in flooding at Riverview and several other communities including Alexander village. The koker was reportedly breached during high tide, sending flood waters into the nearby communities. There was no warning, so many of the residents who live in bottom flats have […]

Guyhoc woman remanded over cocaine in hammocks

The 26-year-old woman from the Guyhoc area who was arrested after she allegedly posted cocaine soaked hammocks, was remanded to prison today after she appeared in Court. The woman, Tiffini Collison, surrendered to the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit last week after a wanted bulletin was issued for her.  The bulletin was issued after she was […]

Bus driver remanded to jail over 54 pound marijuana bust

A Bus Driver, who was recently nabbed with over 54 Pounds of marijuana and 200 grams of cocaine was remanded to prison today. 55-year-old, Garfield Parker, made his first court appearance today at the Georgetown Magistrates Court. The charge stated that on the 1st October, at Maruba, he had in his possession 24.900 kilograms of […]

Freeman Street teens charged for murder of Berbice businessman

Two teenagers from Freeman Street, East La Penitence, were today charged with the murder of Berbice businessman, Fazal Shaheed. The two accused, 19-year-old, Shawn DoSantos 18-year-old, Stephon Howard stood before the Chief Magistrate and were not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge of murder . The Court heard that on the 24th […]