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Fuad Abu Bakr says no tension between him and his father

Posted on June 12, 2020 by newscenter5

The leader of the Jamaat al Muslimeen, Imam Yasin Abu Bakr has removed his son as Public Relations Officer. Fuad Abu Bakr says he was notified that a meeting of the organisation took the decision to remove him from the … Continue reading →

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Police turn down a request for BLM rally in St. Lucia

Posted on June 12, 2020 by newscenter5

The police have turned down a request for a “Black Lives Matter” rally to be held in St. Lucia today. St. Lucia’s Acting Police Commissioner, Milton Desir on Wednesday said no to the request by the Goodwill Ambassador, Taj Weekes … Continue reading →

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Sitting judge receives death threat

Posted on June 12, 2020 by newscenter5

A sitting judge receives a threat on his life and the Law Association calls it an attack on the Judiciary and the democracy. On Wednesday this week the controversial Justice Frank Seepersad received an envelope, which carried a note and … Continue reading →

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Belmont man to appear in court today for setting fire to booths at Queens Park Savannah

Posted on June 12, 2020 by newscenter5

The man who is alleged to have set fire to the vendors’ booths at the Queens Park Savannah is expected to appear in court today. He was charged earlier this week after the blaze destroyed 6 of the booths on … Continue reading →

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Police seize guns, ammunition and drugs in northern division

Posted on June 12, 2020 by newscenter5

Guns, ammunition and drugs have been seized during a police exercise in the northern division. Sixteen people were also arrested. Police say the exercise was conducted yesterday morning between 4 and 9 o’clock. Among the 16 people held is a … Continue reading →

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Recount of ballots signed off by political parties in Guyana elections

Posted on June 10, 2020 by newscenter5

The recount of the ballots in Region 4 has been certified and signed off by the political parties, which contested the elections in Guyana. The ruling party, A Partnership for National Unity Alliance for Change coalition did not sign off … Continue reading →

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Suspect arrested for setting fire to booths at Queens Park Savannah

Posted on June 10, 2020 by newscenter5

A suspect is arrested in connection with the blaze that destroyed six Carnival vendors’ booths at the Queens Park Savannah. The man is reported to be a resident of Mc Shine Lane, Belmont. Police suspect the blaze, which gutted the … Continue reading →

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PAHO warns Mexico about opening economy too fast cause of Coronavirus infections

Posted on June 10, 2020 by newscenter5

Mexico has reported 1,092 novel Coronavirus deaths for the past day. It is the country’s highest daily toll so far, taking the total fatalities to 11,729. Daily infections are also at an all-time high of 3,912. The overall number of … Continue reading →

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Organisers of BLM protest says there was no riot

Posted on June 10, 2020 by newscenter5

One of the organisers of the Black Live Matters protest says there was no unrest or riot during the demonstration at the Queens Park Savannah. Muhammed Muwakil says it was a peaceful demonstration in support of the movement against the … Continue reading →

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Public health official calling on the public to get vaccinated once it becomes possible

Posted on June 9, 2020 by newscenter5

A public health official is calling on members of the public to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus once it becomes possible. Professor of Molecular Genetics and Virology Dr. Christine Carrington was speaking at yesterday’s COVID-19 news briefing. Dr. Carrington said … Continue reading →

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