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Mohameds extradition hearing to continue on January 6th – magistrate Magistrate Judy Latchman today declined an application by the defence to invoke Article 153 of the Constitution and refer several constitutional questions arising in the extradition proceedings of Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed to the High Court. The article Mohameds extradition hearing to continue on January 6th – magistrate appeared first on Stabroek News.
GAICO, US company in sugar refinery deal -aiming at 100,000 tonnes per annum An initial US$20m investment by GAICO Construction and General Services Inc and United States distributor Sucro Limited will see a sugar refinery constructed at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara with the potential to aid GuySuCo’s resuscitation, Director of the company and Guyanese businessman Komal Singh yesterday said. The article GAICO, US company in sugar refinery deal appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana, US signal expanded military cooperation Guyana and the US yesterday signed a Statement of Intent to expand joint military cooperation “with full respect for the sovereignty and laws of both countries”, a release from the Office of the President said. The article Guyana, US signal expanded military cooperation appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two drivers succumb after Moblissa crash Two men, 49-year-old Brian Manoharlall of Agricola, East Bank Demerara and Asham Sultan of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo died following a collision yesterday afternoon along the Moblissa stretch of the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, police reported last night. The article Two drivers succumb after Moblissa crash appeared first on Stabroek News.
SOCU seizes over $132m in gold, cash at Bartica -three men held The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) last night announced that a joint intelligence-led operation in Bartica, Region Seven resulted in the seizure of more than $132 million in gold and cash stemming from the attempted purchase of undeclared gold. The article SOCU seizes over $132m in gold, cash at Bartica appeared first on Stabroek News.
Embrace ‘One Health’ Medical experts are calling for stronger adherence to the global One Health mandate by Jamaican authorities, citing the outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa a month ago as a clear indication of why such a move is pivotal. One Health, as outlined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), speaks to an integrated, unifying approach that aims to balance and optimise the sustainable health of people, animals, and ecosystems. “It recognises that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, and plants is closely linked and interdependent,” states the WHO.
National Prayer Vigil Committee sees Jamaicans returning to God Jamaicans are re-embracing Christianity to navigate the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa as they seek spiritual reassurance and a source of comfort to deal with the trauma of the Category 5 storm. This is the assertion from Reverend Errol Rattray, chairman of the National Prayer Vigil, who said it was the prayer of Christians that protected Jamaica from being in an even worse state.
Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff set for next week Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has announced that the official funeral for the late Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff will take place next Wednesday, December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre, beginning at 10 a.m. Cliff passed away on November 24 at age 81. He is being accorded an official funeral by the Government “for his immense contribution to Jamaican culture and entertainment”, said Grange.
All schools to reopen early January At least 160 schools remain closed for teaching and learning weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. These schools are expected to reopen on January 6, 2026, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams. Of the 160 schools not yet reopened, 100 have been impacted by the Category 5 storm. Responding to questions during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, Williams said 59 of the schools are serving as shelters for persons displaced by the hurricane.
60 homes in 30 days WESTERN BUREAU: A crippled man in Hertford, Westmoreland, a father and his two sons in Black River, St Elizabeth, and a woman living in the open air in Petersfield are among the first recipients of the studio homes being built under the S for Shelters project, an initiative of S Hotel Montego Bay.