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Charles Ramson Jnr
Charles Ramson Jnr

Jagdeo, Ramotar also received tax-free salaries – gov’t

Continuing its efforts to justify significant salary increases for its ministers, the APNU+AFC government yesterday said that both Presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar received monthly tax-free salaries of $1.7 million and now earn pensions of $4.5 million each per month in addition to perks.

Mining camp invasion stemmed from land dispute

The recent invasion of a Region Seven gold mining camp was not a case of robbery, according to Divisional Commander Senior Superintendent Ravindradat Budhram, who said investigators will be pursuing reports that it stemmed from a land dispute.

Mash 2016 on…but float parade moved to May

The annual Mashramani celebrations will proceed as usual except for the Annual Republic Lecture series and the annual float and costume parade both of which have been rescheduled for May to coincide with the 50th independence anniversary festivities.

Another America St robbery accused for court

A third person allegedly involved with a gang of men who stole millions from America Street money changers during an ambush earlier this month is expected to be charged for the offence today, according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum.

Keshawn Williams

Man refused bail over gun possession

Keshawn Williams who pleaded not guilty to the charges of having ammunition and a dangerous weapon in his possession without being the holder of firearm licence was refused bail by Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday.

Driver charged over Bath fatal accident

The driver accused in the Bath Settlement Public Road accident that claimed the life of an eleven-year-old boy was yesterday charged with three offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

UN Resident Coordinator, Khadija Musa speaking at the event (GINA photo)

UN consults Guyanese on post 2015 development agenda

The United Nations (UN) yesterday held a consultation workshop at the Arthur Chung International Convention Centre, Liliendaal with government officials, civil society and non-governmental organisation to draft the next cycle of the development goals.

Tristan Frank

Water vendor jailed over cannabis

A water vendor accused of having 18 grammes of cannabis in his possession for the purpose of trafficking was yesterday sentenced to three years’ imprisonment together with a $30,000 fine.

Two for trial over murder of cosmetologist

Two men were committed to the High Court for trial on Monday after it was ruled that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case against them for the murder of Ashmini Harriram Lennox Wayne, also known as ‘Two Colours’, and taxi driver Elroy Doris appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court where the verdict was handed down after a 14 month preliminary inquiry.

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