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Francis Gonzalves

Vendor found guilty of rape

Having been found guilty of raping a woman, Francis Gonzalves will be sentenced this morning by Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, at the Sexual Offences Court of the High Court at Suddie, Essequibo.

Armed bandits rob Cevon’s head office

Bandits during the wee hours of yesterday carted off an undisclosed sum of cash and robbed two security officers when they invaded the head office of Cevon’s Waste Management Company on Mandela Avenue in Georgetown.

IDB citizen security programme extended to June

The Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded project which was launched to address crime and violence in the country has been extended until June, 2022, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn says.

Some of those at yesterday’s consultation at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre

APNU+AFC blasts Jagdeo over consultations on climate conference

The opposition APNU+AFC yesterday blasted Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo for not entering meaningful discussions with it on Guyana’s platform for the COP26 climate meeting later this month and for stating that the previous country position of 100% green energy by 2025 would be cut in half.

Kevin Andries

Grove bus driver dies after ‘shootout’ with cops

A Route 42 minibus driver was killed yesterday morning during a “shootout” with the police who said they were trying to apprehend him and an accomplice in relation to suspected stolen items they had in their vehicle at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

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