Education Ministry probing allegations of sexual assault at St Joseph High – parent disheartened by school’s initial response to report Minister of Education Priya Manickchand yesterday said that the ministry has launched an investigation into allegations that two students of St Joseph High School were sexually assaulted in the school’s toilet. The article Education Ministry probing allegations of sexual assault at St Joseph High appeared first on Stabroek News.
UK oil traders to market Guyana’s oil for second year The two United Kingdom firms that last year marketed Guyana’s oil from two offshore platforms in the Stabroek Block will be doing so again, for a one year fiscal period. The article UK oil traders to market Guyana’s oil for second year appeared first on Stabroek News.
Attempted robbery at Campbellville tech store ends with suspect, customer shot A would-be robber was yesterday shot and injured during an attempted robbery at Techguy Solutions, 33 Middleton Street and Campbell Avenue, Campbellville, Georgetown. The article Attempted robbery at Campbellville tech store ends with suspect, customer shot appeared first on Stabroek News.
Exxon Guyana conducting independent probe into seepage at Crane – EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said yesterday that ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has implemented the Project Community Grievance Mechanism, which is part of its mandate, with regard to the noxious substance that has been seeping into the homes of some residents at Crane, West Coast Demerara. The article Exxon Guyana conducting independent probe into seepage at Crane – EPA appeared first on Stabroek News.
President lauds QC’s contributions to national excellence – in address on 180th anniversary Referencing themes of humility, tolerance, and social conscience, President Irfaan Ali, in an address at the Special General Assembly for Queen’s College’s 180th Anniversary yesterday urged alumni, educators and students to honour what the institution stands for and its contributions to cultivating leadership and excellence in the nation. The article President lauds QC’s contributions to national excellence appeared first on Stabroek News.
Court dismisses Herstelling man’s illegal gun charge after prosecutor fails to produce file After the prosecution repeatedly failed to produce a case file on charges against a businessman allegedly held with an AK-47 and ammunition, Magistrate Dylon Bess sitting at the Diamond Magistrate Court yesterday dismissed the charges, the man’s attorney Bernard Da Silva said The lawyer said the magistrate freed businessman West Pickering, following his application for a dismissal based on the prosecution’s continuous demonstration of lack of preparedness. The article Court dismisses Herstelling man’s illegal gun charge after prosecutor fails to produce file appeared first on Stabroek News.
Twenty-two Mahdia residents graduate from BIT with new skills Three women were among 22 residents from central Mahdia, Region Eight who were recently certified as heavy-duty equipment operators and electrical technicians following training conducted by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The article Twenty-two Mahdia residents graduate from BIT with new skills appeared first on Stabroek News.
‘Critic’, alleged combatant charged, granted bail over Kitty fight Two men were yesterday placed on a total of $175,000 bail, when they appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates Court, charged with unlawful wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The article ‘Critic’, alleged combatant charged, granted bail over Kitty fight appeared first on Stabroek News.
Kitty man admits he had illegal gun, denies shooting at cop, armed robbery A man accused of multiple offences involving firearms was yesterday sentenced to 24 months in prison, after pleading guilty to two of the charges and will return to court next month for continuation of the others. The article Kitty man admits he had illegal gun, denies shooting at cop, armed robbery appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two nabbed with unlicensed gun, ammo Police yesterday said two men were arrested with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at about 10:30 am in the vicinity of the Timehri bus park, Georgetown. The article Two nabbed with unlicensed gun, ammo appeared first on Stabroek News.