Dharamlall denies new allegation of rape

Former Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall has denied allegations of sexual assault and rape made during a press conference yesterday by former employee of his ministry, Sarah Hakh.

Swamped:

The view yesterday from above the Manari Creek, Rupununi showing the impact of heavy rain in the area on the Lethem trail.

Keshawn Nero
Keshawn Nero

Man wanted over robberies and rapes

Keshawn Nero, known as ‘Killa’ is wanted by the police over  a series of robberies and rapes committed throughout Regional Divi-sion 4 ‘C’.

Sase Sankar (right) being led to court yesterday
Sase Sankar (right) being led to court yesterday

Corentyne man remanded over attempted murder of ex-partner

A Number 69 Village, Corentyne man who was wanted for the attempted murder of his ex-partner last year and was deported from Suriname this week was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court.

England’s Anderson to retire from tests after Lord’s match

LONDON,  (Reuters) – England’s James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord’s this year, he said today, ending a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever pace bowler.

Govt throws support behind Golden Jaguars trip to Trinidad & Tobago

The Government of Guyana has thrown its  support behind Guyana’s National Men’s Football team, the Golden Jaguars, by way of sponsoring the team’s airfare to the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago where they will face that nation’s National team, the Soca Warriors in two friendly matches.

Peru authorities investigate president as brother arrested

LIMA, (Reuters) – Peruvian authorities said on Friday that they had launched an investigation into President Dina Boluarte for disbanding a special police force that had been investigating her brother, who was detained earlier in the day.

Exxon: Door still open to gas coming to T&T

(Trinidad Express) The distance between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the route it has to take through Venezuela’s territorial waters, are two major obstacles hindering the construction of a natural gas pipeline to export gas from Guyana to T&T, ExxonMobil’s country manager Alistair Routledge has said.

Indigenous groups claim stake in sunken Spanish ship, cargo off Colombia

Spanish galleon sank off Colombian coast in 1708 Colombia plans mission to recover ship and cargo Indigenous communities seek share in any proceeds MADRID,  (Reuters) – Members of three South American indigenous communities have asked Spain and UNESCO to declare a Spanish galleon that sank 300 years ago with a bountiful cargo as “common and shared heritage” from which they too should benefit.