Mohameds challenge constitutionality of Fugitive Offender Act in High Court Father and son billionaires Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, who have been indicted in a United States court and are currently contesting an extradition request, have moved to the High Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Fugitive Offenders (Amendment) Act. The article Mohameds challenge constitutionality of Fugitive Offender Act in High Court appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPSU intervenes as Customs officers detained in probe of car tax scam The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has confirmed that seven officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) were detained by the police on Tuesday, December 23, at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as they investigate a suspected vehicle tax scam. The article GPSU intervenes as Customs officers detained in probe of car tax scam appeared first on Stabroek News.
Bladen Hall businessman placed on $500,000 bail on gun charge – lawyer says he was set up A Bladen Hall businessman was granted bail in the sum of $500,000 yesterday when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with possession of ammunition and a firearm without a licence. The article Bladen Hall businessman placed on $500,000 bail on gun charge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sophia taxi driver died from gunshot to head – PME Taxi driver Xavier Fraser, 27, who was murdered last Sunday died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head, a post-mortem examination has found. The article Sophia taxi driver died from gunshot to head – PME appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ten people with disabilities receive $500,000 small business grants Ten people with disabilities received cheques of $500,000 to either start or expand their small businesses through the Revolving Fund. According to a press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, this initiative, totalling $5 million, was made possible through a collaborative effort between its Support Services for Persons Living with Disabilities Unit and the Small Business Bureau. The article Ten people with disabilities receive $500,000 small business grants appeared first on Stabroek News.
At Christmas, families mourn lives ended in senseless violence For some families, Christmas offers no room for celebration this year, only the heavy shadow of grief as they mourn loved ones lost to heinous crimes, their desperate cries for justice met with an alarming silence from those sworn to uphold the law. The article At Christmas, families mourn lives ended in senseless violence appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man in custody as cops probe $153.9M larceny Police have arrested Quincy Baird called ‘Quincy’ or ‘Q-man’ of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara in connection with the larceny of $153.9 million from a telecommunications company. The article Man in custody as cops probe $153.9M larceny appeared first on Stabroek News.
FAO hands over new lands and surveys offices in Bartica, Port Kaituma The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially handed over newly constructed office facilities in Bartica and Port Kaituma to the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), a move aimed at strengthening land administration services in Guyana’s hinterland regions. The article FAO hands over new lands and surveys offices in Bartica, Port Kaituma appeared first on Stabroek News.
Vendors find opportunity at One Guyana Christmas Village As dusk settles over Georgetown, Main Street slowly transforms into a corridor of colourful lights, bringing the One Guyana Christmas Village & Supermarket to life and drawing families into a shared festive space. The article Vendors find opportunity at One Guyana Christmas Village appeared first on Stabroek News.
Finding the joy in Christmas By Cheryl Springer It is constantly said that Christmas is for children. This is not said by children, of course, but by adults, mostly those parents who go all out in upholding the myths and allowing their young ones to cling to the wonder they experience in imagining Santa Claus, elves and the like. The article Finding the joy in Christmas appeared first on Stabroek News.