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The Mahdia resident who allegedly stabbed a miner when he was refused an alcoholic drink appeared in Court today to face a murder charge, related to the stabbing death of the same miner. 55-year-old Phillip Bachhus aka “Tattoo nose”, appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly today and was not required to enter a plea to the […]
President David Granger today indicated that other changes will be coming to his government. Speaking to reporters at his office this morning, the President said before the end of this month, he will be announcing changes to the Permanent Secretaries in the various Ministries. According to the President, “other changes have to be made at […]
Republic Bank confirmed that some of its customers have been impacted by recent fraudulent activity on its Visa International Debit Cards. In a statement this afternoon, the bank said through its robust monitoring systems, it was able to quickly identify cases where customers’ cards were compromised and was able to effectively minimise the risk to […]
Sources close to Republic Bank have confirmed to News Source that the financial institution is working along with the Visa card company to probe several complaints from customers about their debit accounts. The bank is expected to issue an official statement later today. A number of customers have complained that they have noticed deductions from […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has announced that the recently introduced airport facilitation fees are now being incorporated in the ticket prices for all of the airlines. In a statement last evening, the Airport management explained that the new system went into full operation on the 11th of May. Passengers will no longer be required […]
Police investigators have arrested the ex-husband of a West Demerara woman for her murder. The businessman, Ryan Sugrim, who operates a gas station in the Crane area, was reportedly taken into custody to be questioned about his ex-wife’s disappearance. Police sources have revealed that the man led investigators to an area behind a gas station, […]
A survey of 55 randomly selected food service establishments in the Region 4 and Region 5 areas has uncovered some shocking findings. The survey was conducted by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department and was carried out between September of last year and March of this year. The report did not name the businesses […]
The Ministry of the Presidency today announced the appointments of former Ministers Carl Greenidge, Dominic Gaskin and Dr. Rupert Roopnarine to continue working in the Government. Former Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge has been appointed Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will now hold responsibility for the Department of Frontiers and Territorial Integrity […]
52-year-old, Gingnesh khan aka “Links” who was two weeks ago found guilty of raping a 9-year-old girl, was sentenced to 29 years in jail today for the act. In the courtroom of Justice Brassington Reynolds, Khan showed no signs of emotions as the sentence was handed down to him. His probation report stated he continues […]
A young Bartica resident is in custody this morning and is likely to face a murder charge following the shooting death of a 21-year-old miner from the same Bartica community. The murder took place yesterday morning according to the Police report. The Police in its statement said, 21 year old Antonio Dos Santos was at […]
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