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The absence of probation reports prevented Justice Brassington Reynolds from handing down sentences in two cases at the Berbice Assizes on Tuesday.

Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder yesterday called for all fishermen in Guyana to be licenced and to have their boats registered, if the industry is to remain sustainable and viable.

Six months after the city of Georgetown began implementing its 2016 Budget, the council has  failed to formally present the budget for approval or to make it available for inspection by the general public.

A Haitian mother and daughter were yesterday fined $30,000 each after they admitted, in a city court, to entering Guyana illegally from Brazil.

A group of Corentyne fishermen yesterday held a protest at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice, against shrimp from Suriname being sold at markets in and around the Corentyne area.

A Kitty businessman was arrested earlier this week and subsequently released after he was questioned in connection with the lobbing of a grenade outside the Kaieteur News’ office almost one month ago.

Poor drainage in Lima on the Essequibo Coast has contributed to flooding in the area resulting in the loss of livestock, a resident has said.

Police are currently searching for two suspects after bandits attacked and robbed a Corentyne shop owner and her son at their home on Monday evening.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and other stakeholders on Tuesday hailed nineteen nurses for their continued professionalism as a new initiative was launched to recognise their exemplary work.

Over 200 pupils from St Stephen’s Primary were yesterday given supplies after First Step made its inaugural donation at the institution.

As part of its drive to improve on school attendance, the Lethem Town Council plans to introduce a school bus service.

Calling on the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Company to engage them in talks over changes in the company, GTT workers represented by the Guyana Postal and Telecommunications Workers Union (GPTWU) staged another protest yesterday.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canada, the United States and Mexico yesterday mounted a fierce defence of free trade, vowing to deepen economic ties despite an increasingly acrimonious debate about the value of globalization.

Regan Rodrigues, who is accused of murdering political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, on Monday once again voiced his frustration at what he maintains is a false accusation against him.

Guyana will soon have a coordinated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding oil spills, GINA said.

The man who entered a city bank on Tuesday and demanded $10M under the name of Islamic State (ISIS) before threatening to explode a bomb is expected to appear in court  today.

OTTAWA, (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday urged the Venezuelan government to respect the democratic process and the rule of law, including allowing the release of political prisoners.

A 35-year-old man accused of verbally abusing his mother and threatening her over the seizure of a phone from his little sister was placed on a bond to keep the peace when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Six members of the Honduran National Police were indicted yesterday on U.S.

President David Granger yesterday said that education is the best investment Governments can make in preparation for the future development of any nation.