Archive for November 10th, 2022
Second man charged in gambling shop murder
(CNS) UPDATED: Eric Soto (21) appeared in Grand Court Friday facing charges for the murder of Harry Elliott a former prison officer who was gunned down at a gambling shop in George Town in April. Soto appeared alongside Justin Kyle Jackson who has already been charged with Elliot’s murder. The court heard the defence has […]
Charity racks up unsustainable bills for rescued dogs
(CNS): One Dog at A Time, a local animal charity, is planning a number of fundraising events over the holiday season to cover the costs of the huge amount of dogs and puppies they have rescued recently. ODAT Vice President Caroline Johnston explained that the charity needs donations of food and puppy pads as well […]
Fines and jail time soar for illegal gambling
(CNS): Anyone convicted of illegal gambling could face a fine of up to $10,000 or four years behind bars as a result of an amendment bill that overhauls the current law, which dates back to the 1960s. The Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2022, which will be added to a long list of legislation the PACT Government […]
Local restaurant robbed in morning stick-up
(CNS): Two masked men armed with what appeared to be handguns held up the Latin Taste Restaurant at the junction of Shedden Road and Mary Street in downtown George Town in the busy morning rush hour on Wednesday. The broad daylight heist, in a busy area of town with three cruise ships in port, happened […]
