A 12-year-old Sophia resident was ordered held in custody after he made his first court appearance before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged for snatching a hefty sum of cash from a Chinese national.The lad was accused of stealing a total of $1,235,000 in cash and property from Lee Sang Tack on Main Street, Georgetown on January 5. The items included US$3,Supply Cheap Jerseys,000 cash,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, one iPhone 4S valued $120,000, one Samsung Galaxy valued at $140,000, two other cellular phones valued at $20,000 and GUY$245,NFL Jerseys China,000 cash.He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution was headed by Corporal Deniro Jones in the matter.Reports are that on the night in question the victim was parked in the vicinity of the New Thriving Restaurant on Main Street when the accused approached his car and begged him for some money.However,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the man reportedly refused the boy, and later wanted to smoke a cigarette, so he wound the windows of his car down and that was purportedly the opportunity that the youngster used to snatch Lee’s bag which had been placed on the front seat of the car.In an attempt to flee, the lad reportedly dashed into the Tiger Bay area. Despite being chased by the victim in his car, the young boy managed to escape. However,NFL Jerseys Cheap, the court heard that some of his friends relieved him of some of the loot.Investigations were then launched and the victim identified the youngster to some police ranks on duty and he was arrested. It is also reported that whilst under caution and in the presence of his grandmother,NFL Jerseys Clearance, the 12-year-old orally admitted to committing the crime.At the hearing yesterday, the Magistrate ordered him held. He is expected to make his next court appearance on January 13 for Report.

The name Peetah Morgan is synonymous with the internationally renowned Morgan Heritage group that takes reggae vibes the world over with him as the lead singer. However while his group will not be coming to the local shores he’s among the names headed this way for the Jamzone Summer Break Weekend 2009Scheduled to arrive two days before he performs,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, the reggae superstar says fans can expect a different side of Peetah! “You will definitely get more love songs from Peetah than you would from Morgan Heritage!”he said.Peetah MorganPeetah told this publication that he’s bringing more of a youthful vibe in his music as a solo act.He says Guyanese should come out to support the concert as it is a Guyanese thing but also because it’s the first time that he will perform without the rest of his family group on stage.Having performed on the local shores before with the family he said “it (Guyana) reminds me of the countryside of Jamaica and I like that a lot!” With respect to his fans he expects them to come out with love and happiness and get ready for a night to remember! (Mondale Smith)

Trinidadian authorities are working to resolve the issue that led to a Guyanese woman, Rosinda Nicholson, and her two-year-old Trinidadian-born son being expelled from the island two weeks ago.The 23-year old Nicholson has appealed to the Trinidad and Tobago authorities to allow her back into the country so her almost three-year-old autistic son can continue the treatment he has been receiving from birth.The woman and her son were sent back to Guyana two Mondays ago, days after they had returned to the twin-island Republic.Nicholson, who admitted that she had been living illegally in the country for almost five years, claimed that her son, who was born in Trinidad,Wholesale Jerseys, is in need of medical treatment.Rosinda Nicholson and her sonTrinidadian officials are insisting that the woman was not deported, that it was simply a case of “Voluntary Departure” since Nicholson was not able to prove her means of support for her stay in Trinidad.Social Activist Mark Benschop who has been speaking to the Trinidad authorities on behalf of Nicholson, told Kaieteur News that he is pleased with the way things are progressing.“I have been in constant contact with the Trinidadian Prime Minister’s Office and the Advisor to the Minister of National Security,” Benschop said.He informed that Shameer Nabbie, the Advisor on Immigration to Trinidad’s Minister of National Security, had assured that an investigation into the matter is underway and that a report from the Twin-island’s Chief Immigration Officer is expected,Cheap Jerseys China, so that the issue can be settled soon.“He told me that there was nobody at the (Piarco) Airport to prove Miss Nicholson’s means of support for her and her child. He said that she did not fulfill the entry requirements,” Benschop said.He however indicated that during a telephone interview with Nabbie, Nicholson refuted the claim that she had no means of support.Benschop said that Nicholson informed Nabbie that her brother and sister were willing to provide her with support during her stay on the island.“I have advised her to go back,” Benschop said.Nicholson had written to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bisessar and Health Minister Dr. Fuad Khan for assistance.According to a Trinidad Express article, Nicholson’s sister, Errolyn Pierre, said that her sister arrived in Trinidad five years ago to visit relatives.“Then she met someone and got pregnant. The baby born and the father walked out a year later. She had to raise a sick child on her own. He was being treated at Mt Hope. She went for public assistance and that was when Immigration came in,” she said.Nicholson was offered voluntary departure to return to Guyana to have her passport and other documents renewed,Wholesale Jerseys China, she said.The mother and son returned to Trinidad on October 10. But they were detained at the Piarco International Airport.“They said she was being deported back to Guyana on the next available flight. They remained in the airport until my nephew collapsed with a seizure. They were taken to Arima District Hospital and transferred to Mt Hope,Discount NFL Jerseys,” Pierre said.Nicholson was allowed to remain at her son’s bedside, guarded by an immigration officer.When the little boy was discharged from hospital, he and his mother were immediately taken to the airport and placed on a flight to Guyana.“The child is a Trinidadian and he is sick. They should have at least allowed him to continue his therapy and treatment here. His condition was improving,” Pierre said.Her view was also supported by Benschop, who said that since Nicholson is a CARICOM national,Cheap Jerseys, she should have been treated better,Cheap Jerseys From China, especially since her son was born and was living in Trinidad.“She should have been given some sort of consideration because of her child. She has applied for residency in Trinidad. I hope this issue can be resolved on humanitarian grounds,” he said.According to Benschop, the Trinidadian officials with whom he has been in contact with have been very cooperative and professional in dealing with Nicholson’s case.

The motor vessel (MV) Kimbia which was docked at the Guyana National Industrial Company’s (GNIC’s) shipyard in November for repairs and restoration,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, will soon be back in operation as works are 90 percent complete.MV KimbiaThe MV Kimbia is one of two vessels which provide service to passengers travelling to and from the North West District,China NFL Jerseys, Region One. The other vessel, Lady Northcote, recently re-commenced operations and has since made several trips to the region.Marclene Merchant, General Manager of Transport & Harbours Department (T&HD) in a recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that MV Kimbia will provide a much more efficient service when it re-starts operations.Passengers using its services to and from the North West District will benefit from reduced journey time and improved facilities onboard.Merchant explained that, “Works were executed to the superstructure; plates were changed in the hull, the propeller,Cheap NFL Jerseys Online, shaft and rudder along with other under water fittings; and the interior of the vessel such as cabins, gallery and cargo wench.”In addition, Dwayne Griffith,China Jerseys Cheap, Chief Mechanical Engineer of T&HD said that the fabrication of metal replacements is just about complete. However there were small variations to be done to the water line, key plating by the rudder and a section in the fuel tank.The additional works to the hull will ensure the necessary safety features are all active to allow the vessel to function more efficiently in terms of journey time and fuel consumption. Griffith pointed out that extra works will be completed on the engine and other parts of the vessel including the hull.Victor Reid, Project Manager,cheap nfl jerseys, T&HD explained, “The hull is divided into tanks; we had encountered some holes in these tanks which will be addressed… The tanks are a safety mechanism as in the event there is a breach in the hull,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the water will be contained in the tanks which will prevent the boat from sinking.Additional works which were not a part of the initial contract are currently underway and are almost complete, Reid explained.The sum of $107M is being expended to execute rehabilitation and repair works to MV Kimbia, however, extra works will cost $61M more which is to be approved by Cabinet.

Twenty-year-old Kenley Herbert appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle to answer a charge of stealing from his paramour. He pleaded guilty and was remanded to prison pending sentencing.Herbert, of North East La Penitence, between Thursday July 3 and Friday July 4,Wholesale Jerseys, allegedly stole $60,Cheap Jerseys For Wholesale,000 from his paramour,NFL Jerseys Outlet, Jamella Dazell.He told the court that on July 3,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, he went to visit his girlfriend and asked to borrow some money but she never agreed to lend him the money.Herbert added that the following morning he had to leave early so he picked up Dazell’s ATM bank card,Cheap Jerseys, left and withdrew the money. He told the court that he had a debt to pay and it was urgent that he did so.He added that later in the day his girlfriend visited his home and enquired about her bank card and he admitted to taking it and withdrawing the money.Dazell told the court that she never agreed to lend Herbert the money since she needed the money to do her own business.She told the Magistrate that she was willing to drop the case if he was willing to pay back the money. He in turn said that he would do so over a period of time.However,Cheap Jerseys From China, the Magistrate remanded the accused to give him time to consider the repayment.He is expected to make his next court appearance on July 21.