An intelligence-led operation conducted by ranks of the Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch on Tuesday afternoon at Latchmie Street, Better Hope, ECD, has resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old taxi driver and his 34-year-old reputed wife who is a member of the Guyana Defence Force.
The arrests came after an unlicensed 9mm pistol with seven matching rounds was found in their house; a matching 9mm spent shell was also found in the yard.
Investigations are in progress.
DDL eying Enmore estate
In a bid to secure molasses for its rum production, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has expressed interest in securing some assets of GuySuCo and sources close to the process say that its interest is in owning the Enmore Sugar Estate.
Jagdeo asks for month to consider judicial nominees
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday asked for a month to conduct due diligence checks on President David Granger’s nominee for the position of Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Kenneth Benjamin.
Third term appeal to come up at CCJ on Feb 6 for case management
From the schedule of sittings posted on its website, on February 6, 2018, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will hold its case management conference at which dates are likely to be set to hear Guyana’s appeal on the constitutionality of presidential limits exceeding two terms.
Ex Ministry of Business employee charged with forging scrap metal licence
Former business liaison officer of the Ministry of Business, Neilson McKenzie Jr, was yesterday charged with forging a scrap metal export licence, while an employee of a scrap metal company was also read a similar charge.
Cevon’s set to resume garbage collection today
Cevon’s Waste Management is set to resume garbage collection today as negotiations for a new agreement between the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and its two main waste disposal service providers are set for this afternoon.