Magistrate to rule tomorrow on US extradition bid for Mohameds -defence says constitutional questions must be referred to High Court Magistrate Judy Latchman is expected to rule tomorrow on the extradition request by the US for gold exporters Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed amid arguments by their defence counsel that constitutional issues must be settled first by the High Court before any deliberation could occur on the matter. The article Magistrate to rule tomorrow on US extradition bid for Mohameds appeared first on Stabroek News.
Grenada opens consulate here Grenada formally opened its consulate in Georgetown yesterday, marking what officials from both countries described as a significant step toward strengthening diplomatic relations, economic cooperation, and regional integration within CARICOM. The article Grenada opens consulate here appeared first on Stabroek News.
APNU supporters picket for Christmas cash grant -urge gov’t to honour campaign promise A small group of supporters and members of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday staged a picket exercise at the Square of the Revolution and later outside the Office of the President, calling on the government to honour what they said was a commitment to provide a Christmas cash transfer. The article APNU supporters picket for Christmas cash grant appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPHC hails ‘miracle’ Christmas baby In the realm of medical triumphs, the GPHC says that few stories resonate as profoundly as that of Melinda Singh. After 17 long years of secondary infertility (the inability to have another child after previously having one or more successful pregnancies), the dream of having another child was finally within reach. The article GPHC hails ‘miracle’ Christmas baby appeared first on Stabroek News.
Fyrish man dies in accident Twenty-eight-year-old Travis Joseph of Fyrish Road, Corentyne, died on Sunday after he lost control of his motorcycle and while police say no other vehicle was involved there are reports to the contrary. The article Fyrish man dies in accident appeared first on Stabroek News.
Concerns about food, workplace conditions at Aurora mine remain unaddressed – employee A man who has been employed at the Aurora Gold Mine for more than three years says persistent concerns about food quality and workplace conditions continue to go unaddressed, despite repeated complaints from staff. The article Concerns about food, workplace conditions at Aurora mine remain unaddressed – employee appeared first on Stabroek News.
Eccles residents bemoan damaged roads, playground The area surrounding the Eccles community playground has fallen into a state of neglect. During a visit on Saturday, Stabroek News observed numerous potholes and broken culverts, which residents said were caused by heavy trucks entering the neighbourhood and damaging the roadway. The article Eccles residents bemoan damaged roads, playground appeared first on Stabroek News.
Canadian project donates equipment to boost hinterland maternal, newborn care Maternal and newborn services offered in regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine received a boost on Friday when the Ministry of Health (MoH) received a batch of medical equipment under the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, and implemented in partnership with that country’s McMaster University and Giving Help to Kids, a Canadian charity organisation, a MoH release stated. The article Canadian project donates equipment to boost hinterland maternal, newborn care appeared first on Stabroek News.
MODEC funds education programme for children with disabilities As part of its community impact strategy aimed at uplifting vulnerable groups nationwide Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Company Inc (MODEC) has funded a new Transition Education Programme for Children with Disabilities. The article MODEC funds education programme for children with disabilities appeared first on Stabroek News.
Suspect arrested in Home Affairs Ministry break-in -items recovered A 48-year-old man was arrested hours after it was discovered that the Ministry of Home Affairs on Brickdam had been broken into and electronic devices among other things stolen. The article Suspect arrested in Home Affairs Ministry break-in appeared first on Stabroek News.