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Customs seizes $15M in illicit liquor
The Guyana Revenue Authority yesterday said that on March 23, 2012 its enforcement arm seized $15M of uncustomed alcohol at Mahaica and five persons were arrested.
Taxi driver on firearm, illegal entry, assault charges
The attorney representing a D’urban Street taxi driver who is on charges of discharging a loaded firearm, illegally entering Guyana and committing a common assault told the court that this may be a case of mistaken identity.
Lady Northcote sailing again
General Manager of the Transport and Harbours Department Marclene Merchant says the Lady Northcote is back in operation and sailed to the North West District event free.
Fined $30,000 for shattering bus windscreen
A vendor who admitted to damaging the front windscreen of his half brother’s bus was ordered to pay a fine of $30,000 or serve six weeks imprisonment by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Taxi driver took man’s money after promising firearm and licence
A taxi driver on a charge of fraudulent misappropriation was placed on $75,000 bail yesterday by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
US Army veteran denies assaulting peace officer, disorderly behaviour
A US Army veteran who is accused of assaulting a peace officer, disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest by a peace officer during an incident at the US Embassy was placed on $50,000 bail by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
LaRocque warns about public perception of slothfulness in integration movement
CARICOM Secretary-General, Irwin LaRocque, said yesterday that the impatience of the region’s citizens to enjoy the benefits of integration should serve as an impetus to ensure the urgent resolution of outstanding issues that hinder Community nationals, including the private sector, from taking full advantage of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Woman and neighbour in court after fracas
A woman and her young male neighbour were placed on $15,000 and $12,000 bail respectively when they appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday to answer charges of unlawful wounding, common assault and malicious damage to property.
AFC outreach to Region Five told about problems with NIS, GWI and squatting
An Alliance For Change (AFC) team in a recent outreach to Region Five was told by residents about problems they are encountering with the National Insurance Scheme, Guyana Water Inc.
International Qaseeda contest set for April 6, 8
The International Qaseeda Competition 2012 will be held on April 6 and 8 at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC).
Professional Guard Service awards set for tomorrow
Professional Guard Service will be hosting a special award ceremony for several members of its staff who served with distinction during the last quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of this year.
Camp St jail inmate wounded in fight
A Camp Street prisoner was yesterday wounded during an early morning fight and after being treated at the Georgetown Hospital was returned to the correctional facility.
North Ruimveldt miner denies break-in charge
A miner who is on a charge of breaking and entering was placed on $130,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Arrested at Anarika after threats
A man was arrested when police ranks responded to a report of threats at Anarika, Essequibo River on March 28.
Drugs, cosmetics manufactures must renew licences by Saturday
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department is advising all manufacturers and repackagers of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices to submit applications to renew their licenses before Saturday.