Magistrate bars further disclosure by prosecution in Mohameds extradition matter, case adjourned to February 5 Magistrate Judy Latchman today ruled that the prosecution will not be allowed to tender any further disclosure in the extradition proceedings involving Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. The article Magistrate bars further disclosure by prosecution in Mohameds extradition matter, case adjourned to February 5 appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sharing of $2.1b to rice farmers under way -1,618 Region Five growers receive over $480m Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers, a Ministry of Agriculture release stated. The article Sharing of $2.1b to rice farmers under way appeared first on Stabroek News.
MovieTowne eying further investment here -as Tobago operations shuttered The MovieTowne (MT) franchise has closed its operations in Tobago but it has reported thriving business here in Guyana with Chairman Derek Chin disclosing that focus will be shifted here. The article MovieTowne eying further investment here appeared first on Stabroek News.
Uitvlugt Estate workers strike over unpaid retroactive wages, staffing concerns Workers at Uitvlugt Sugar Estate on Tuesday took strike action over unpaid retroactive wages and staffing concerns. Stabroek News yesterday visited the West Coast Demerara area and spoke with a senior factory worker who outlined the reasons behind the protest and the wider concerns facing employees at the estate. The article Uitvlugt Estate workers strike over unpaid retroactive wages, staffing concerns appeared first on Stabroek News.
Dr Ramcharan raises issue of whether offices of AG, Legal Affairs Ministry should be separated Former Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr Bertrand Ramcharan has raised the issue of whether the offices of the Minister of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General should be separated and whether there should be a code of conduct for the latter. The article Dr Ramcharan raises issue of whether offices of AG, Legal Affairs Ministry should be separated appeared first on Stabroek News.
Orphanage youth gets 15 years for raping nine-year-old A man, 25, yesterday appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice Assizes where he was sentenced to a 15-year term in prison after pleading guilty to an indictment of sexual penetration of a nine-year-old girl. The article Orphanage youth gets 15 years for raping nine-year-old appeared first on Stabroek News.
Prison officer, firewoman jailed over Bartica marijuana A prison officer, a firewoman and a labourer were yesterday jailed over marijuana that had been found at Bartica. A release from the police said that the Bartica residents who were charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed where 3 of the defendants were sentenced and 1 had the charges against her dropped. The article Prison officer, firewoman jailed over Bartica marijuana appeared first on Stabroek News.
Activists protest against US attack on Venezuela A handful of activists gathered yesterday morning at the intersection of High and Young streets in Georgetown, a block away from the United States Embassy to protest the recent US attack on Venezuela and the seizing of its leader, Nicolas Maduro. The article Activists protest against US attack on Venezuela appeared first on Stabroek News.
Public Works Ministry imposes 10-tonne limit on High and Cowan Sts bridge The Ministry of Public Works has imposed an immediate weight restriction on the bridge at High and Cowan streets in Georgetown following concerns over structural damage caused by heavy vehicles. The article Public Works Ministry imposes 10-tonne limit on High and Cowan Sts bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Barima man charged with attempting to murder woman A Barima fisherman was yesterday charged with attempted murder. The accused, 26-year-old George Joseph appeared at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse, where the charge was read to him. The article Barima man charged with attempting to murder woman appeared first on Stabroek News.