A 28-year-old actress who allegedly presented a forged CSEC certificate to the Ministry of Health was placed on $200,000 bail when she appear-ed before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Sonia Yarde in court yesterday
Sonia Yarde of Lot 4 Norton Street, Georgetown was before Magistrate Priya Beharry facing charges of uttering a forged document and conspiracy to commit a felony.
It is alleged that on July 23 with intent to defraud, Yarde uttered a forged Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) to the Ministry of Health, purporting to show that she had obtained grade twos in Biology and Caribbean History and grade ones in English Language, Principles of Business and Social Studies.
Further, it is alleged that between January 1, 1996 and July 31 last year she conspired to forge the said CSEC certificate.
Magistrate Beharry granted Yarde bail in the sum of $100,000 on each charge. The matter is to continue on September 24.
Well! Well! What a shame! Other ministries should stamp down on these bogus CSEC certificates. TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION SHOULD TAKE NOTE.
there are other people in high places who use forged document to be where they are today…….
Actresses are role models in society,what sort of example is this young lady setting?
Role models? Where you got that one from?
she just can’t act.
role model?…..is paris hilton a role model?
If you make actresses role models your life will be a mess, look elsewhere for role models, not in the acting industry. Wake up kid, not even our so-called world leaders are suitable role models. Looking for a Role Model? Check in the New Testament under Jesus Christ, just so you don’t miss it. Can’t go wrong there, HE is a sure bet.
…and some employers are lamenting that graduates from here and there can’t even compose a proper sentence…Did they fall to this scam too?
I HAVE BEEN A SILENT GUEST ON THIS SITE FOR MANY YEARS AND I MUST SAY GUYANA IS MY BIRTH COUNTRY BUT THEY ARE SO MUCH WRONG GOING ON IN GUYANA IT IS UNBELIEVABLE………. JUST A THOUGHT THAT REALLY BOTHERS ME DOES THE PRESIDENT OF GUYANA READ THE NEWS OF GUYANA?
She probably got her script mixed up, but I am expecting others to be charged along with her.
Those who allegedly did the forging ought to be brought before the courts as well.
Ever wondered why some regional countries scrutinise Guyanese certificates in that manner?
ever wonder why the U.S embassy stoped taking any paper work from Guyanese when they apply for a visa?
Like True Guyanese said if they check we’ll be surprise to see how many in high position forged their paperwork…….She just wasn’t as lucky….doesn’t mean its right!!!!!
I would have expected better from some one of her status. people look up to her being an actress.when you don’t have the qualifications, you just don’t have it, it is not a crime, she is young and could have done them over to obtain better grades, if she so desired. She has ruin her career and person will now remeber her as the “girl” who forged academical certificates.
in reply i would like to ask what gets into this young woman head to utter such a thing. dont ever try to imitate in someones else image, you want grades of high performance tow the line and qualify yourself. i cry shame on you
it’s time people practise self clensing.
enough.
Seriously dmarge? I take it all is well in your adopted homeland. I’m so sick of the “Guyana is my home, but….”, “Guyana is my country, but….” comments. Just say you’re embarassed to be called Guyanese and move on. These things happen everywhere and Guyana is not immune. Some of you need to get over the heartbreak you’re feeling because “Guyana not what it used to be when I was growing up.” Like almost every other place on earth, Guyana has changed with time. Deal with it.
forgery carries a heavy penalty. is she aware of that. dont buy grades earn it. its a lifetime achievement.