Archive for October 23rd, 2009
Bus operators petition against depot move
(CNS): Bus operators say their business has been suffering since government moved the bus depot from the Public Library lot in George Town to the old Tower Building parking lot behind the Legislative Assembly. Talking to News 27, the drivers said that the move in February has caused a significant downturn in income and they have submitted a petition asking government to move the depot back to the library lot. Public Transportation officials say they got the petition, but say it is up to the tourism ministry. News 27 also spoke to several passengers who say the new location is too far out of the way.
Cops nab a number of drug users but few suppliers
(CNS): Police said on Thursday that as a result of proactive stop checks which have been increased in light of the recent rise in crime they have made around 16 drug arrests over the past few days. However, only two of the arrests were related to supplying drugs. On 21 October, three men were arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja and in the early hours of Thursday morning two women and one man were also arrested for possession and consumption of ganja. Investigations continue and the suspects remain in custody at this time.
On 16 October, police said four men were arrested for suspicion of consumption of ganja and another three for suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja. The following night, 17 October, three more arrests, one man for possession of ganja, and the other two, one man and one woman, for suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
Anyone with information of crime taking place can pass it on to police in a number of ways; people can speak with an officer they know and trust, they can reach George Town detectives on 949-4222, they can leave information on an anonymous voicemail service by calling 949-7777 or they can call Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.