Latest update October 1st, 2026 2:29 PM
Oct 16, 2018 News
A vendor who allegedly threatened a fireman with a cutlass, in front of the fire station on Water Street, was yesterday before a court in relation to the matter.
It is alleged that on October 10, last, 52-year-old Mark Donet, who operates a general stand in the Stabroek Market, made used of threatening behaviour towards Marlon Philadelphia, at Water Street. Georgetown.
Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman read the charge to the Third Street, Alberttown resident who pleaded not guilty.
The Police Prosecutor told the court that the defendant picked up a cutlass and told the alleged victim “this is what I’ll use to chop you up with”.
The virtual complainant (VC), Philadelphia, said they were doing some cleaning up in front of the fire station, and he noticed a drop cord “running along the line” and he told Donet to remove the drop cord, which he refused to do so.
Philadelphia then went on to say, “y’all don’t like when people talk nice to y’all… it is illegal for you to have the drop cord running here.
That’s when the defendant allegedly started with the threatening behaviour towards the fireman.
The defendant was granted bail to the tune of $50,000. He will make his next appearance on November 8.
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Oct 01, 2026
…Guyana’s could seal Gold Cup berth against Dominica By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – The Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards a return to the Concacaf Gold Cup...Oct 01, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – I told the Guru about a Tik Tok video I had seen of a very wealthy man who had done something that, at first, seemed rather strange. He had spent much of his life building wealth. He had a comfortable home, good food, security and all the things that money can provide. Yet...Sep 20, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...Oct 01, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Ye Gods! The Justice Gino Persaud “visa review” public kangaroo trial is leading to some unlikely places. In his trial by fire, even the mighty U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Excellency Nicole D. Theriot, ended up with her own hair on fire. “We are not aware.” What...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: glennlall2000@gmail.com / kaieteurnews@yahoo.com