Accidents halt traffic in Georgetown
Two accidents this afternoon resulted in traffic moving at a rather slow pace in Georgetown.
The first accident occurred at Lamaha and Vlissengen Road, while...
Robeson Benn Jr. released from police custody
Robeson Benn Jr. has been released on bail, following allegations that he battered his ex – girlfriend.
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr....
Two men jailed for Health Ministry Fire
Two men were today sentenced to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman for the arson attack on the Ministry of Health building on Brickdam between...
Man allegedly found with 250grams of marijuana granted bail
Stephon Harry of 417 North East La Penitence Georgetown made his first court appearance before Magistrate Fabayo Azore today, charged with possession of narcotics...
Diamond man pleads not guilty to assault, abusive language
Twenty – Three – year old Andrew Burke of 5th Avenue Diamond Housing Scheme appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell charged with assault and abusive...
Venezuelans charged with illegal entry
Two Venezuelans were today charged with Illegal entry. Forty – year – old Julio Mendeza and Andre Pachelo of Venezuela appeared before Magistrate Sueanna...
Vendor charged with assault
A vendor was today granted bail in the sum of $20,000 when he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell charged with assault.
Forty – Seven –...
Essequibo man sentenced to 4 years in jail for TIP offense
Forty – Four – year old Chateram Persaud, owner of Soca Paradise Disco at Columbia on the Essequibo Coast was sentenced to four years...
Buxton sisters accused of assaulting police officer
Two sisters were today placed on $60,000 bail each when they appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman charged with resisting arrest, disorderly behavior and assaulting...
Court case involving lovers dropped due to lack of evidence
Forty – one – year old Dexter Edmond of Laing Avenue Georgetown appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman charged with assault and threatening language.
He pleaded...
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