Minister of Local Government Ganga Persaud yesterday affirmed that Regional Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, has no authority to pursue formation of an Interim Management Committee (IMC). However, when contacted, Solomon clarified that his intention has never been to form an IMC, but to encourage Kwakwani residents to formulate a body to represent their concerns to the NDC (Neighbourhood Democratic Council).Local Govt. Minister Ganga PersaudAt a press conference yesterday,Cheap Jerseys China, Persaud stated that while he is happy that critics of the IMC are seemingly now on board,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, “it is sad that persons in pursuit of its formulation have no authority to do so and any actions with regards to installment is illegal”.Further,Wholesale NBA Jerseys, Persaud cautioned that “it is an infringement of the law and the force of the law will deal with such (installation)”.Persaud was at the time responding to reports in sections of the media that essentially disclosed that polls were to be held to elect a committee of 15 persons to aid in expressing the needs of the community.According to the Minister,NFL Jerseys China, persons sharing sympathy with the opposition are contributors to the lawlessness existing in society. He stated that “never before has a Regional Chairman sought to, so blatantly evoke authority and power by illegal means”.The Minister pointed out that it must be known that “the installed council in Kwakwani is the only legitimate council in that area.”Persaud then asserted that he hopes Solomon is “adequately advised by the political party he represents. I hope he listens to guidance so as to avoid further embarrassment to his party and self”.However, what Solomon explained to Kaieteur News yesterday was vastly different.The Region 10 Chairman said what he did was to encourage the people of Kwakwani to elect 15 persons to form a body and represent their concerns to the NDC.“I never sought to form an IMC,Cheap Jerseys China,” said Solomon categorically.Regional Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon“As Chairman, I support the people of Kwakwani, and I encourage all others to do the same, rather than to threaten to challenge them legally for expressing their democratic right by electing a local representative.” (Abena Rockliffe)

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Due to the relentlessness of ranks of a police anti-crime unit patrolling the East Coast of Demerara, two young men from the village of Vryheid’s Lust spent Sunday night in custody for the first time and could soon get their first taste of the Camp Street jail.The youths,Cheap Jerseys Paypal, whose ages are 17 and 19, were nabbed shortly before midnight Sunday,Cheap Jerseys From China, a few hours after they had relieved a 19-year-old woman of her jewellery and some foreign and local currency. Police said that the victim,NFL Jerseys China Cheap, Shavanie Totaram,NFL Cheap Jerseys, positively identified the men as well as the items that were recovered from their person.Reports reaching Kaieteur News stated that around 19:30 hours,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, Totaram was walking along the Ogle Access Road on her way home when she was confronted by two young men.One of them pointed a gun to her head and demanded that she hand over her valuables.Totaram became afraid and complied with the robbers’ demands by handing over her purse which contained US$200 and G$1000. She also gave the youths her two gold finger rings which had a total value of $30,000.The two youths then escaped on a bicycle, while Totaram made her way to the Sparendaam Police station where she reported the matter.Hours later,Cheap Jerseys From China, ranks of a police mobile patrol led by Cadet Officer Fredericks responded to the report and while combing the Ogle area came upon the 17-year-old suspect.This newspaper understands that he admitted to the robbery and with tears streaming down his face, he took the ranks to a Vryhied’s Lust home where he pointed out his accomplice.Police however have not recovered the weapon that was allegedly used although they have been informed that it might have been a toy gun.

A 50-year- old father of 12 was yesterday sentenced to 37 years in prison for rape.? Linton Pompey was sentenced by Justice Joann Barlow at the Georgetown High Court.He was indicted on two counts of raping a child and one count of sexual activity with a minor.? The case was presented by State Counsel, Narissa Leander.The incidents occurred between May 1 and May 31,Discount NFL Jerseys, 2011, on January 10,Cheap Jerseys, 2012 and between June 1 and June 30, 2013.? Pompey’s trial was held in camera.Following a summing up of the evidence yesterday, he was found guilty of all three offences by a mixed 12-member jury.The accused was represented by Attorney-at- Law, Michael Somersall. The lawyer told the court that his client is a welder and a father of 12.?? Before handing down the sentence, Justice Barlow told the convict that in committing the acts,NFL Jerseys China, he breached his position of trust.? The Judge also noted to Pompey that society expects better from its elders.Last week,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys China, Compton Bourne was acquitted of rape. He was found not guilty of the offence by a mixed jury before Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire. Bourne had faced a High Court trial for the rape of a child under 16 years.The incident is said to have occurred on August 22, 2010. The victim was 15 years old at the time. However,Wholesale NBA Jerseys Authentic, following a summing up of the trial by the Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire and reviewing the evidence by the jury panel,Wholesale Jerseys, the accused was acquitted of the rape charge.? Bourne’s trial was also held in camera at the High Court in Georgetown.The case was presented by Prosecutors Shawnette Austin and Diana Kaulesar.

An American woman who completed her sentence here for trafficking in narcotics is now back home with her family after she was deported last week.The woman, Hajar Bourne, was one of two females being detained at the East La Penitence police station lock-ups awaiting deportation.The other is South African-born Cheryll Kwitshanna,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, who is awaiting another airline ticket to her homeland.Bourne and another American woman,Cheap China Jerseys, Diamond Boulaware, were held in 2009 with a quantity of cocaine concealed on their person,NFL Jerseys China, while they were outgoing passengers on a flight to the United States of America.After being remanded for almost two years awaiting trial,Cheap Jerseys China, Bourne threw in the towel and was sentenced to three years imprisonment in January 2011 by Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton.Her accomplice went to trial, was found guilty and is presently serving out her time at the New Amsterdam Prison.It is not clear who paid for the airline ticket to facilitate Bourne’s deportation, but she left Guyana a day after this newspaper highlighted her plight.In response to queries from this newspaper the Ministry of Home Affairs stated,Cheap Jerseys USA, “The sending State would be responsible for deportation.? The receiving State could also play a role in this regard as well as the family of the person being deported.”The United States Embassy in Georgetown was also contacted and their response was “The Department of State works with host country governments to ensure that U.S. citizens are treated in a humane manner when under arrest and/or detention outside the United States,Wholesale Jerseys, in accordance with international laws and treaties.? Due to Privacy Act considerations, we are not able to comment on this particular case.”There are several American citizens being held in the local prison system on drug trafficking charges.They too face deportation upon completion of their sentences.

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