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APNU walks out of Select Committee Meeting on Anti Money Laundering Bill
Opposition members of A Partnership for National Unity [APNU], who are sitting on the Select Committee for the Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill this afternoon walked out of the select committee meeting. According to information reaching iNews, APNU’s Member, Debra Backer informed the Chairperson of the Committee, Gail Teixeira more »
Troubled- North West-bound vessel was operating illegally-MARAD
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) today said that the cargo Vessel “SHARK”, which had placed a distressed call to the Georgetown Lighthouse on Wednesday last was operating illegally. MARAD in a release said that “the vessel was being operated illegally, without a valid certificate of inspection, and the master did not report its departure to more »
Police Force denies torture allegations
The Guyana Police Force is denying the torture allegations against them by the man accused of killing Police Corporal, Romaine Cleto. In a press statement this afternoon, Monday May 20, the Police denied that Shaka Chase, who was charged with the murder, was assaulted or tortured in any way while in police custody into admitting more »
Michael Phillips remanded to prison for possession of unlicensed revolver
Michael Phillips appeared before the Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry to answer the charge of possession of one unlicensed revolver and six live rounds of ammunition. He pleaded not guilty to the offence which stated that on May 17, on Croal Street Georgetown he had the articles in his possession. According to the police prosecutor; on more »
Festival City man granted bail for Trafficking In Person charge
Sylwin Lewis 23, of Nutmeg Street Festival city appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry to answer the charge of Trafficking in person. He was not required to plead to the indictable offense and was granted bail in the sum of $650,000. According to the allegations, between June 01 and 30, he trafficked Leonara Doliveira for more »
Regional News
T&T Govt fires Caribbean Airlines Board of Directors
CMC- Finance Minister Larry Howai Friday named a new board of directors for the cash-strapped state-owned national carrier, Caribbean Airlines, (CAL), less than 72 hours after he told legislators that the company had accumulated losses in excess of US$100 million. Howai told a news conference that the new interim board will be chaired by former more »
Health
INews health tip: Drinking just one sugary soda a day boosts diabetes risk
All it takes is one can of soda to increase risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%, according to a new study. In the study published in Diabetologia, researchers studied diet and drinking habits of about 28,500 people from Britain, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Sweden, France, Italy, and the Netherlands over a period of 15 years. Those who more »
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iTunes celebrates a decade, faces new challenges
NEW YORK—When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry—reeling from the effects of online piracy—was anxious to see how the new music service would shake out. “The sky was falling, and iTunes provided a place where we were going to monetise music and in theory more »
Entertainment
Official launch of Corona Beer for this weekend
TopBrandz will Officially Launch Corona Beer at Palm Court with two events to commemorate the occasion this May weekend. On Saturday May 4, there will be a club night event with music by international DJ Nocturnal Sounds. Ladies will have complimentary access before 11pm while, Corona drink specials and giveaways will be done throughout the more »
