Author: Leroy Smith
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“Bogus” businessman slapped with more fraud charges
A “bogus” businessman who is accused of collecting millions from persons to ship machinery and spare parts was Wednesday slapped with additional fraud charges. 25-year-old Micah ... -
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter over fatal beating; awaits sentencing
One month after his murder trial ended in a hung jury, Sterfon Barlow appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter ... -
Crying taxi driver gets 21 years in jail for raping schoolgirl
A 21-year prison sentence was Wednesday handed to 31-year-old Sahadeo Pooran, who was found guilty earlier this month of raping an underage girl. Pooran called “Omesh” ... -
May 6 for ruling in case seeking permanent stay of murder charge against “Two Colours”
High Court Judge Navindra Singh Tuesday set May 6, 2021, for ruling in a constitutional motion filed by murder accused Lennox Wayne. In the case, Wayne ... -
Duo accused of fatally beating Linden man slapped with manslaughter charge
Two men who are accused of beating a Victory Valley, Wismar, Linden man with a piece of wood, were today charged with manslaughter. Those charged are 26-year-old ... -
2 more COVID-19 deaths; 21 deaths recorded since March 1
Guyana has recorded another two COVID-19 related deaths says the Ministry of Health on Tuesday morning. The two latest fatalities are a 74-year-old female from Region Three ... -
AG hopes countrywide availability of Official Gazette can reduce fraudulent possession of properties
The Attorney General Chambers is working to have copies of the Official Gazette sold at Local Authorities and retail outlets countrywide. Attorney General and Minister of Legal ... -
51 persons hospitalised with COVID-19; Joint Services to increase enforcement
A total of 51 persons are hospitalised with COVID-19 according to Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony who on Monday said this number will increase once persons ... -
Most complaints to Consumers Affairs are about defective Electronic Items
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing virtual learning led to an increased demand for electronic items, but this seems to have also increased consumers’ vulnerability to ... -
$500,000 compensation for wounding did not save accused from being sent to jail
Compton Fecker called “Chappy” was Monday sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for felonious wounding after paying his victim, Alvin Melville $500,000 cash in court. Following a ...
