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Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case

…court grants prosecution more time …handcuffed captain and crew appear virtually (Kaieteur News) – The murder case arising from the devastating MV Barima tragedy was heard at the Charity Magistrate’s Court Monday morning before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. The matter was adjourned until 7th September after the court granted Police Prosecutor Mandel Moore additional time to complete […] The post Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Cattle theft driving Berbice farmers out of industry

(Kaieteur News) – One cattle farmer has already walked away from the industry, while others are considering following suit as livestock theft continues to plague farmers in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Among those who have abandoned cattle rearing is Ron Soogrim, an overseas-based Guyanese businessman who has now shifted his focus to agro-processing. Soogrim, who spent […] The post Cattle theft driving Berbice farmers out of industry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Police set ganja farms ablaze in Berbice River

(Kaieteur News) – Two ganja farms located up the Berbice River were set ablaze by Police on Thursday. Police said the farms destroyed were located at Friendship Sandhill Village and Wiruni Savannah. The ganja found on the farms were reportedly worth over $2 million and the operation that led to their destruction took place between 05:00hrs […] The post Police set ganja farms ablaze in Berbice River appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Man changes murder plea, admits to manslaughter in friend’s death

(Kaieteur News) – Bhola Jaipersaud, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder when he appeared before the Berbice High Court last week, made a last-minute change to his plea when the matter was called again on Monday. Appearing before Justice Gino Persaud, Jaipersaud pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter, which carries a […] The post Man changes murder plea, admits to manslaughter in friend’s death appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Police warn public about fake traffic fine messages

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a public advisory warning citizens to be alert for fake traffic fine notices being sent to mobile phones through WhatsApp messages. “The scam messages falsely claim that recipients have outstanding traffic fines and threaten legal action, financial penalties, or court proceedings unless payment is made […] The post Police warn public about fake traffic fine messages appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case

…court grants prosecution more time …handcuffed captain and crew appear virtually (Kaieteur News) – The murder case arising from the devastating MV Barima tragedy was heard at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court Monday morning before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. The matter was adjourned until 7th September after the court granted Police Prosecutor Mandel Moore additional time to complete […] The post Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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