Crime

Businessman Imran Khan further remanded as Special Prosecutor takes over case

Businessman and socialite, Imran Khan, was further remanded to jail today when he appeared before the Chief Magistrate as the attempted murder case against him continued. During this morning’s hearing, Attorney-at-law, Latchmi Rahamat, took over the Prosecution of the matter, telling the Court that she has received the all clear and permission from the Director […]

Recaptured escapee faces second murder charge

24-year-old, Travis Evans was today charged and remanded to jail for a second murder. The man who had escaped from the Lusignan jail just over a month ago and was recaptured, was marched into Court this morning to face a murder charge connected to the death of Gregory Frank at Kuru Kururu, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. He […]

North West Man shot dead in Puruni, Region Seven

The body of a 23-year-old gold miner was found this morning in the along the Puruni Trail in Region Seven with a suspected gunshot wound to the chest. The man has been identified as Javie Boyal of Moruca, North West District. Persons in the area said they heard loud gunshots around 3:45 this morning and […]

Diamond man remanded over murder of brother-in-law

A 25-year-old, pork knocker from the Diamond community was this morning charged with the murder of his brother in law. During his appearance before Magistrate Judy Latchman, the man Anthony King was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge. He is accused of murdering Justin Peterkin and has been remanded to jail. […]

Life in Prison for man convicted of raping 3-year-old child

The 53-year-old man, who was two weeks ago found guilty of raping a 3-year-old girl, was today sentenced to life in prison. The convict, Deon Aaron from Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Justice, Jo-Ann Barlow today and continued to declare his innocence as the life in prison sentence was handed down. The courtroom was […]