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From left at the press conference are Khemraj Ramjattan, Nigel Hughes and Moses Nagamootoo
From left at the press conference are Khemraj Ramjattan, Nigel Hughes and Moses Nagamootoo

Hughes to remain AFC Chairman

Nigel Hughes yesterday announced that he will remain Chairman of the Alliance for Change (AFC) after withdrawing his resignation due to what he said was public confidence in him and the support of the party.

Colin Bailey with Sirmattie Ramnaress, with whom he says he had an ongoing relationship for two decades
Colin Bailey with Sirmattie Ramnaress, with whom he says he had an ongoing relationship for two decades

Surveillance footage backup could be key to snaring Diamond businesswoman’s killer

Police Sergeant Colin Bailey yesterday said a digital backup of the surveillance footage from the home of murdered businesswoman Sirmattie Ramnaress may be key to identifying her killer, even as he produced evidence which he says proves that he had a long-term relationship with the woman, despite claims to the contrary by some members of her family.

Rohee for high level security meet in Suriname

Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee will be leading a delegation made up of  high level security sector and revenue protection officials for a two-day meeting with their counterparts in neighbouring Suriname beginning today.

Students of fire-hit school relocating from Monday

The students of the L’ Aventure Secondary School, at Canal Number One, West Bank Demerara which was partly destroyed by fire on Wednesday, will be relocated to a building in the area, according to the headmistress Althea Daniels-Stuart.

  Ryan Kissoon

Suspect in murder of pharmacist held

A man considered the prime suspect in the murder of elderly Robb Street pharmacist Harold Rachpaul was recently captured after being on the run for two years, Crime Chief Seelall Persaud has confirmed.

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