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Daily Archives: Monday, 27 January 2014, 22:05

Youths arraigned for alleged armed robbery at City store

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Three young men were Monday arraigned on charges of robbing a store of more than GUY$8 million worth of cellular phones and other items. Nineteen-year old Darien Best, Morris Gibson, 21, and  20-year old Joel Mendonca pleaded not guilty to the charge of being armed with a gun they robbed ...

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Parliament staffer, man on firearm, ammo charge

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia A Parliament Office staff member and a man were Monday arraigned on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and refused bail. Andrew Kirton and Candayce Girard, who is an Assistant Clerk of Committees, are accused of having one .23 pistol with 10 live matching rounds in their ...

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Police targeting criminals in Sophia, North Ruimveldt

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Deputy Police Commissioner, Seelall Persaud on Monday said lawmen were continuing to target criminals in Sophia and North Ruimveldt where there has been an upsurge in gun-related robberies. The latest reported victim was 19-year old Romario Weithers who was shot to his abdomen and robbed while going to his ‘C’ ...

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Rohee orders “change of guard” at No.51 police station in wake of protest

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee has asked that ranks at the Number 51 Village Police Station be transferred, following allegations by residents that cops have been involved in banditry and in other instances tardy in responding to reports. “I spoke to the Commissioner drawing to him my concerns on the ...

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Presidency influenced Ganga Persaud’s resignation- Rohee

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee on Monday said Ganga Persaud’s resignation as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development was influenced by the Office of the President because of undisclosed problems. “Whatever position the government took, Office of the President in this particular case, took in ...

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Updated: Crime-weary Corentyne residents block road, confront police over banditry

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Tensions among residents at Number 48 Village, Corentyne boiled over Sunday night because they said a police patrol refused to stop and take action shortly after a second armed robbery in the area that fits the same pattern. Police said they persuaded the residents to remove the trucks and clear ...

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