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With their hands cuffed together, two young brothers made their way into Court this morning to face larceny charges, in relation to the theft of several items from the Marriott Hotel. 20-year-old, Adrian Foster and 19-year-old, Andre Foster, appeared before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and both entered a plea of not guilty to the offense […]
Former murder accused, 57-year-old, Campbellville businessman Andre Gomes aka “Zipper” was back in Court today, where he was slapped with a cocaine possession charge. The charge stemmed from the discovery of just over two pounds of cocaine in the man’s Craig Street, Campbellville home. In Court today, “Zipper” pleaded not guilty to the charge. He […]
As the first of a number of Commissions of Inquiry into the crime spree period gets underway, President David Granger is blasting Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo over his failure to conduct an inquiry or inquest into the assassination of one of his own Ministers. “It is beyond belief that a President of a country could […]
The Government of Venezuela has rejected the decision by the Secretary General of the United Nations to refer the territorial controversy case to the International Court of Justice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Caracas said it prefers another shot at the Good Officers’ Process. “It is worth asking the reasons that the International Court […]
20-year-old Tia Gibson went to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court as a visitor two days ago, but was returned today as a suspect. The Charlestown woman was arrested on Monday after she allegedly made an attempt to smuggle marijuana stashed in “Cheese Sticks” packages to a remand prisoner at the same Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Fabayo Azore […]
Former High Court Judge, Donald Trotman, was today sworn in as the lone Commissioner of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the massacre at Lindo Creek. The oath was administered to him by the Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan and witnessed by the Minister of State, Joe Harmon. Eight miners were brutally murdered and burnt beyond […]
Popular national cyclist, Alonzo Greaves, found himself on a different track this morning as he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to face assault charges. The Court was told that on the 28th January, Greaves allegedly assaulted his wife, former Miss Guyana, Janel Cox and also damaged her motorcar. The two, who have three children together, […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions is disputing a report in the Guyana Chronicle that it has recommended criminal charges against High School teacher, Coen Jackson, in that sexual assault probe. The Guyana Chronicle carried a front page headline today indicating that criminal charges have been recommended by the DPP. But in a press statement, the […]
On the morning after the United Nations indicated that it has decided to refer the Guyana/Venezuela territorial controversy case to the World Court, President Granger told reporters that he is hopeful that Venezuela’s government has the maturity to accept the UN decision. Speaking at State House, the President said it was mutually agreed by Guyana […]
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, while welcoming the Government’s announcement to conduct Commissions of Inquiry into the crime spree, believes that the probes must be comprehensive and have international jurists serving on the Commissions. The crime spree took place between 2002 and 2008 under the Jagdeo presidency. Over 1400 Guyanese were murdered during that period. In […]
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