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…as PI continues As the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the attempted murder of Romario “Short Boss” Baljeet, who was reportedly mercilessly beaten by businessman Imran Khan continues, the victim was called to the stand. Baljeet testified in the courtroom of Senior Magistrate Leron Daly. As he took the witness box, he was unable to speak clearly, and his attorney, Latchmie Rahamat, told the court that he had suffered a seizure a few days ago. Baljeet, in his testimony, spoke extensively about his injuries and his numerous trips to the Woodlands…

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Forty-five-year-old Shawn Roberts was on Wednesday sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by principal Magistrate Faith McGusty for stealing a quantity of salted fish and other items. The unrepresented man pleaded guilty with explanation to the charge when it was read to him at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The Police stated that on June 2, 2019 at Ferry Stelling at Stabroek, the defendant stole a quantity of salted fish, ground provisions, and carrots valued G$59,009 from Janel Jupiter. In his explanation to the court, the defendant stated, “I was involved in…

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– but GuySuCo not providing evidence of how money is spent By Jarryl Bryan Since July 13, 2018, the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) has disbursed G$7.420 billion to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) in nine payments – without receiving evidence of how this money is being used by the entity. This is according to NICIL’s Special Purpose Unit (SPU) Head Colvin Heath-London, who was at the time hosting a long-awaited press conference to update the media and the nation at large on the diversification of the sugar…

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…Attorney says truck driver was not reckless The mother of seven-year-old Ciara Benjamin, who lost her life in a tragic accident at Agricola on Sunday, is still trying to cope with the situation days later. On Saturday afternoon, the child was attempting to cross the road with her aunt, Simone Barry, when she was struck by a truck, bearing registration plate GWW 962, driven by Danion Welcome. The truck remained fixed on the median with the child pinned underneath. A light pole was unearthed as a result of the impact…

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– even as country awaits rulings from CCJ The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is forging ahead with preparations to conduct house-to-house registration which is expected to commence by the end of June. GECOM’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Yolanda Ward, in a telephone interview with Guyana Times International, explained that the Commission is not reneging on executing this initiative that is seen as absolutely necessary. “The exercise will commence sometime later this month. I do not have a definitive date as yet. The Commission is deliberating on a day to start…

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The National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) is currently monitoring an eruption of natural gas which occurred in Mabaruma, Barima-Waini (Region One) Monday afternoon. Based on information deceived, a businessman was reportedly drilling a well at Kumaka Water Front on his private property when he came into contact with suspected natural gas. This was confirmed by Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley who told the Guyana Times International that several agencies including the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Hydromet Department have been contacted to conduct an assessment. It…

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Government’s privatisation of three sugar estates has progressed to the point where PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PWC), which is spearheading the process, believes it can conclude a deal with yet unnamed investors for the Rose Hall estate by next month. This was revealed by PWC Managing Director Wilfred Bhagaloo at a press conference called by NICIL on Monday. According to Bhagaloo, Rose Hall received the most interest from investors. He revealed that negotiations with a consortium of investors from Guyana, India and Ghana have reached an advanced stage. Bhagaloo spoke of a…

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Constructed at a total cost of G$26 million, the first-ever Cassava Processing Factory is now completed, and is expected to significantly benefit the residents of the Kwebanna community, located in Moruca, Region One (Barima-Waini). The project, which commenced in December of 2018, was conceptualised with the main goal of providing a string of benefits, with employment opportunities being on top of the list. With the new processing facility now available, residents can now have jobs in either the processing or packaging departments, while farmers will solely take advantage of supplying…

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More than 100 persons recently participated in an oil spill demonstration exercise facilitated by ExxonMobil Guyana at Waini Point, Shell Beach Protected Area in Region One (Barima-Waini). These representatives were from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), coastal village councils and other key agencies. “Because we want to ensure that yours and other communities remain beautiful and untouched, ExxonMobil Guyana is committed to safe and environmentally responsible operations. This commitment is highlighted in our Corporate Environment Policy; Protect Tomorrow, Today,” Country Manager Rod Henson indicated in his address to those gathered…

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Georgetown Magistrate Dylon Bess on Monday dismissed a robbery charge against Leonard Farley, a vendor implicated in a G$1 million gold heist after the prosecutor failed to provide sufficient evidence in the case. The 31-year-old man of Lot 3 Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), had denied the charge when it was read to him by Magistrate Judy Latchman on his first court appearance. it was reported that on September 29, 2018, at Black and White Bridge, Tucville, East La Penitence, while being armed with a knife, he robbed…

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