Arif Bulkan sworn in as new CCJ judge Arif Bulkan today took the oath of office as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice before President Irfaan Ali at the Office of the President. The article Arif Bulkan sworn in as new CCJ judge appeared first on Stabroek News.

Corentyne woman held over large amount of fireworks A 30-year-old female of No. 78 Village, Corentyne, Berbice is in custody, assisting Police with investigations into the seizure of a large quantity of fireworks. The article Corentyne woman held over large amount of fireworks appeared first on Stabroek News.

Guyana supports partners in fight against transnational crimes, President says – urges newly commissioned GDF officers to lead ethically, compassionately President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored that Guyana remains a zone of peace and holds no ill will towards Venezuela, but it will not accept bullying and aggression over its sovereignty or attempts to disrupt peace in the region, and therefore this country firmly supports international partners in the fight against transnational crimes. The article Guyana supports partners in fight against transnational crimes, President says appeared first on Stabroek News.

Women accused of causing infant’s death at daycare refused bail Two of the three women charged with manslaughter over the death of an infant at an illegal daycare facility in Kaneville, East Bank Demerara were remanded to prison on Tuesday. The article Women accused of causing infant’s death at daycare refused bail appeared first on Stabroek News.

Norwegian cruise ship docks in Guyana for half a day The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in partnership with Evergreen Adventures welcomed the SH Vega cruise ship to Guyana yesterday. The article Norwegian cruise ship docks in Guyana for half a day appeared first on Stabroek News.

Sexagenarian’s body found in Berbice River, fellow villager held A 49-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a 68-year-old labourer of DeVeldt, Berbice River which occurred on October 10th. The article Sexagenarian’s body found in Berbice River, fellow villager held appeared first on Stabroek News.

Human Services Ministry supporting minor rape victim and family The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday said that it has been providing continuous support, inclusive of psychosocial support and trauma-focused counselling, to the five-year-old sexual assault victim and her family. The article Human Services Ministry supporting minor rape victim and family appeared first on Stabroek News.

Pigeon-infested BV Primary still awaiting action from authorities The beleaguered pupils and staff of the pigeon-infested Beterverwagting (BV) Primary School, East Coast Demerara are still awaiting action by the relevant authorities. The article Pigeon-infested BV Primary still awaiting action from authorities appeared first on Stabroek News.

Middle Road man to be sentenced next month for 2018 killing of Guyana Goldfields manager A Middle Road, La Penitence man formally pleaded guilty yesterday to the 2018 killing of a Guyana Goldfields Inc manager when he appeared before Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court and will be sentenced next month. The article Middle Road man to be sentenced next month for 2018 killing of Guyana Goldfields manager appeared first on Stabroek News.

Chateau Margot Mall will not infringe on historic chimney site – ANSA McAl ANSA McAL has clarified that the new mall it plans to construct at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara, will be built on privately owned land and not the site of the historic Chateau Margot chimney, which remains under state protection. The article Chateau Margot Mall will not infringe on historic chimney site – ANSA McAl appeared first on Stabroek News.