Essequibo quartet on traffic-related charges 

Four persons were slapped with separate traffic-related charges that were committed along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), during the month of October.
Bhupesh Ramroop, 38, a mechanic of Hibernia, Essequibo Coast, was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test.
The offence was committed on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Fairfield Public Road, Essequibo Coast, but he appeared at the Anna Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. He pleaded guilty and was fined $20,000, and by default three months’ imprisonment.
In addition, Abegale Wilson, 49, of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested on Sunday, October 5, 2025, along the Anna Regina Public Road, Essequibo Coast, but appeared in court last Wednesday. She pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $200,000, and by default default six months’ imprisonment.
Further, Orsent King, 57, a carpenter of Lima, Essequibo Coast, was slapped with a dangerous driving charge. The offence was committed on Devon John on October 8, 2025, along the Lima Public Road. He too appeared in court on Wednesday last, and pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail in the sum of $100,000, and the matter was adjourned until December 10, 2025.
Finally, 39-year-old Govinash Persaud, a construction worker of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was reportedly stopped on Sunday, October 5, 2025, along the Anna Regina Public Road, Essequibo Coast, and charges were instituted.
He appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him. Bail was granted in the sum of $100,000, and he will make his next court appearance on December 3, 2025.