Accused in “cheese vendor” murder remanded
A 20-year-old Stabroek Market vendor of Durban Street Lodge, Georgetown was on Friday hauled before the courts where he faced a murder charge in...
Businessman on bail for causing death by dangerous driving charge
The 28-year-old businessman who is accused of driving his vehicle in a dangerous manner resulting in the death of a Perseverance, East Bank Demerara...
Man arraigned with murder of Watooka youth
Twenty-two-year-old Michael Emmanuel was on Monday arraigned with the murder of Leonard Peters when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
He was not required...
Boat captain remanded on narco-trafficking charge
Boat captain Orlando Pillard of Itaballi Landing, Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), who allegedly was busted with 45.5 grams of cannabis hidden in his...
Accused in armed robbery granted bail
After being remanded on charges of armed robbery and possession of an unlicenced firearm and ammunition by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, 30-year-old Charles Stoby...
Man jailed for escaping lawful custody; claims he was being beaten by ranks
Senior Magistrate Leron Daly on Friday sentenced a man for escaping lawful custody after he was apprehended and charged for robbery with violence.
The defendant,...
Vendor granted bail on attempted murder charge
A 39-year-old vendor who hails from the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) was on Friday arraigned before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a charge...
Corentyne men get life sentences for killing Mandir security guard
Two men were on Thursday given life sentences for their involvement in the killing of a security guard at a Corentyne Mandir in 2013.
The...
Man accused of robbing/stabbing police remanded
A Bent Street, Work-en-Rust resident who is accused of disarming a police officer of his service weapon, relieving him of his personal valuables and...
In time for the holidays: Presidential pardons granted to 3 female prisoners
Three female prisoners will now be able to spend Christmas with their families following their “pardons” granted by President David Granger.
“President David Granger, pursuant...
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Dear Editor,
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CDB President resigns with “immediate effect”
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According to a...