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PNCR wants probe of Region Eight project delays

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has called for a forensic audit, parliamentary investigation and the dismissal of several senior regional officials, citing what it said were widespread failures in the execution of public projects and spending in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).

Habeas corpus writ filed for Mohamed’s security officer

Attorneys for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s security officer, Mark Richmond have moved to the High Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that his continued detention by police over the March 2021 murder of Ricardo `Paper Shorts’ Fagundes is unlawful as he has neither been charged nor brought before a court more than 72 hours after voluntarily surrendering to investigators.

Truck driver held over gun, ammo at Sherima

A 32-year-old truck driver from Timehri North, East Bank Demerara, is in police custody after a 9mm pistol and three matching rounds of ammunition were found concealed in the storage compartment of the lorry he was driving during a police operation at Sherima, Region Seven.

Truck driver held over gun, ammo at Sherima

Confusing violence and discipline

The disturbing video of a mother physically assaulting her school-aged daughter aboard a minibus and then continuing the confrontation on a public roadway has understandably generated widespread outrage.