Last Updated on Friday, 5 May 2017, 23:46 by Denis Chabrol A woman has been detained by Guyanese police after she was found to be carrying US$44,688, the Guyana Police Force said. Agents of the force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) said the woman “failed to declare” the foreign currency on arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at bout ...
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British Virgin Islands drug trial: Guyanese $20 spoils prosecution’s show
Last Updated on Friday, 5 May 2017, 23:23 by Denis Chabrol (BVI NEWS).- The ‘mysterious’ appearance of a Guyanese $20 bill has affected the case prosecutors have been building against Dillon Findlay and Jariel Harrigan, who are on trial in relation to marijuana-related charges. The prosecution had tried to enter an exhibit into evidence, but was denied after the court discovered ...
Read More »Caribbean media mobilised for strengthening climate change outreach
Last Updated on Friday, 5 May 2017, 23:12 by Denis Chabrol By Adelle Roopchand – Belize City Over 25 media and communications practitioners from 9 CARICOM countries, both public and private sector converged at the Ramada Belize Princess Hotel for a capacity building training in Belize on 26-27 April 2017. The training organised by the Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership (J-CCCP) ...
Read More »Granger asks Jagdeo for CVs of GECOM’s nominees
Last Updated on Friday, 5 May 2017, 22:55 by Denis Chabrol President David Granger said he first wants to see the qualifications and experience of the six persons nominated by Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo to be the next Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). “I wouldn’t make a choice until I see the CVs (Curriculum Vitae),” he said very ...
Read More »Chancellor observes AG Williams has not responded to Justice Holder’s letter; next court date fixed
Last Updated on Friday, 5 May 2017, 0:22 by Denis Chabrol Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards on Thursday noted that Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams has not responded to Justice Franklin Holder’s concerns about his conduct in court. “A copy of Justice Holder’s letter was sent to Mr. Williams SC for his information and ...
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