Eighteen-year-old Joseph James was yesterday sentenced to three years imprisonment when he appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a charge of robbery with violence.JAILED FOR THREE YEARS: Joseph JamesThe charge read that on December 7,China Jerseys, at Soesdyke,NFL Jerseys China, East Bank Demerara,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, James robbed 14-year-old Chris Damon of one Samsung Galaxy phone valued $70,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping,000.The accused pleaded guilty to the change after it was read to him by the Magistrate.James told the court that he was at a shop when he saw the schoolboy returning home from school. He said he hid himself behind the said shop and when the Virtual Complainant passed he snatched him by the neck and took his phone out of his pocket.James went on to tell the court that after he snatched the phone he immediately ran and gave his friend the phone to keep. The friend’s name was only given as Son Son.Damon,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, who was present in court for the hearing,Cheap NFL Jerseys Supply, told the court that he was walking home from school when he felt someone grab him from behind by his neck and take his phone out of his pocket. The person then ran away.He then raised an alarm and public spirited persons chased after the accused and apprehended him. He was then taken to the Timehri Police Station.At the station a confrontation was held between the accused and the Virtual Complainant and the accused admitted to stealing the phone. He was later charged with the offence.Magistrate Faith McGusty asked the accused why he stole the phone to which he replied “I stole it for no reason.”

The loss of $300M in revenue from the sugar industry is of grave concern to Government, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud emphasized yesterday.In an invited comment on the issue, Persaud said that he is very concerned about any loss of actual or potential revenue.At present, he added,Jerseys NFL Cheap, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is in a very peculiar financial situation.According to the Agriculture Minister, the sugar protocol is coming to an end next year. He said that this should be a reminder to the management and workers of GuySuCo of the need to ensure maximum production and productivity.At the same time,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the Minister said, there should also be better management of cost of operation and utilization of opportunity days (harvesting days).Due to climate change,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, Persaud explained, the opportunity days have dwindled from 120 days to about 60 to 70 days presently.An official from the sugar company told Kaieteur News yesterday that the $300M loss is equivalent to two percent of wage increases.“Each percent increase puts on $150M on the wages cost,” the official noted.On Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, Nick Jackson, told Kaieteur News that the revenue has been lost as a result of the sugar industry missing the targeted 55,000 tonnes required in a contractual obligation with its European Union market.The agreement stated that the corporation had a commitment to provide the aforementioned quantity of sugar by September 5, which was last Friday.Only 45,000 tonnes were shipped. Whilst Guyana will still supply the remaining 10,000 tonnes, the price will vary,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Jackson said.The CEO added that the industrial actions during the year gravely affected production of the company.Technically,Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys, Jackson added,Wholesale MLB Jerseys 2018, Guyana did not fall short on its quota but instead only missed out on the high price. The $300M in revenue includes the demurrage on the vessels that was paid.This means that the corporation had to pay a fee for the ships which were hired, to stay longer than expected in Guyana.The arbitration tribunal established to deal with the wages dispute between the GuySuCo and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) will meet again today.The preliminary dialogue between the two parties will be hosted.Soured wage negotiations between the company and the GAWU resulted in workers taking industrial action, which has to date, lasted for almost three weeks.

The Ministry of Health’s Pharmacy and Poison Board on Tuesday seized aA portion of the expired and damaged goods seized by the Ministry of Health’s Pharmacy and Poison Board.canter filled with damaged and expired food items and goods, as they were being loaded onto the vehicle, to be transported for marketing purposes.After receiving a tip-off, Registrar of the Pharmacy and Poison Board,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Khame Sharma and Inspector of Pharmacy,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, Shivanand Geer, along with police, proceeded to a bond in West Ruimveldt, where the items were being packed onto the vehicle by labourers, a Government statement said.A quantity of Carnation Milk, Mak-C drink mix, Dry Pigeon Peas, Delisa Nutrient Boost, channa,Jerseys NFL Cheap, mixed vegetables, and Royal Jello, along with Hugs Fruit Berry juice and gloves were seized and taken into the Ministry’s bond for further investigation.According to the Government release, the storage conditions of the goods were also deplorable and unhealthy,Cheap Jerseys China, as rotting goods, including potatoes,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, were seen among them. The labels were torn and discoloured with mildew.The bond in West Ruimveldt from which the expired goods were seized.Speaking to the Government Information Agency (GINA), Sharma pointed out that the Board has been receiving numerous complaints of these products, which are distributed countrywide. He added that there have been many attempts to find out where they came from, but in vain.The Ministry was unable to determine the owner of the goods. However, the canter owner pointed out that he was only required to move the items from the bond to another truck owner, who was supposed to transport them to Essequibo.The Ministry urged distributors to check their products and verify that they are in line with the specifications of the Guyana Bureau of Standards.“Distributors are reminded that the marketing of such products can result in legal consequences. Consumers are also encouraged to ensure that they receive a bill for all transactions, when purchasing goods. This is to ensure that customers can be compensated, if the need arises.”The Ministry said that marketing of such goods is hazardous to human health.The Ministry vowed to be on the lookout for them on the local market.“Citizens are advised to report any suspicious and similar activities or storage conditions brought to their attention,Jerseys NFL China, as they pose a threat to them and their families.”