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Drug trafficking charge dismissed against ‘Duck’

(Kaieteur News) – A Corriverton man walked free from the Springlands Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after a narcotics trafficking charge against him was dismissed, with magistrate Tuana Hardy citing serious gaps in the prosecution’s evidence. Delon Moore, called ‘Duck’, 37, of No. 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Corentyne, was arrested on December 1, 2025 by Inspector Mark […] The post Drug trafficking charge dismissed against ‘Duck’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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‘Seaworthiness of MV Barima was MARAD’s responsibility, not charged crew’s’ – Dr. Todd

(Kaieteur News) – Attorney-at-law and APNU Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Dexter Todd said on Thursday that determining the seaworthiness of the recently sunken MV Barima was never the responsibility of the crew members now facing murder charges, but rather that of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). Dr Todd made the comments at a special press […] The post ‘Seaworthiness of MV Barima was MARAD’s responsibility, not charged crew’s’ – Dr. Todd appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News5d ago

Man jailed 18 months in fake gun licence scam

…duped contractor, machine operator out of $2.6M (Kaieteur News) – A driver who collected over `$2.6 million from a contractor and a heavy-duty machine operator, promising to help them get their firearm licences was jailed on Wednesday after pleading guilty to obtaining money by false pretence. Police in a press release said that David Singh called […] The post Man jailed 18 months in fake gun licence scam appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News5d ago

Attorneys for crew charged for murder in MV Barima tragedy to file action against DPP over charges

The legal team representing the three crew members who were charged with murder following the sinking of the MV Barima vessel, will be challenging the DPP’s decision to institute murder charges against the three men. In particular, the team is preparing to mount a challenge over the DPP’s opinion that the men could be charged […]

News Source Guyana5d ago

A Corentyne man who was charged after police allegedly found 63.1 grams of cocaine in his possession has been…

A Corentyne man who was charged after police allegedly found 63.1 grams of cocaine in his possession has been found not guilty following a trial at the Springlands Magistrate's Court.

Ignite News5d ago

A sheep theft charge against 43-year-old Nankumar Sham, called "Shacty", of Lot 4 Reliance, East Canje…

A sheep theft charge against 43-year-old Nankumar Sham, called "Shacty", of Lot 4 Reliance, East Canje, Berbice, was dismissed on Wednesday after the court upheld a no-case submission by the defence.

Ignite News5d ago

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a call to action was issued to protect the safety, freedom, and…

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a call to action was issued to protect the safety, freedom, and dignity of every individual as Guyana continues to grow. Under the theme "Stronger Connections, Stronger Futures: Together Against Human Trafficking," the national focus…

Newsroom5d ago

Police officers are investigating the discovery of live ammunition and a spent shell following an operational…

Police officers are investigating the discovery of live ammunition and a spent shell following an operational search conducted on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown on Thursday morning. At approximately 01:00 hrs, ranks intercepted and searched a Toyota Hilux driven by a 31-year-old…

Newsroom5d ago

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