Teacher among 4 charged for dangerous driving, other traffic offences

Four residents of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on separate road traffic-related charges, ranging from dangerous driving to refusal to provide breath specimens.
The matters were heard before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir.
Eighteen-year-old Priya France, a teacher of Coffee Grove, Essequibo Coast, was charged with dangerous driving contrary to Section 36 of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02.
It is alleged that on March 19 at Danielstown Public Road, she drove in a manner dangerous to the public, resulting in an incident involving 21-year-old miner, Ricky Thakurdin of Kayman Dam, Hampton, Essequibo Coast.
After the charge was read to her France was granted $50,000 bail. The case will continue on May 6.
In a separate matter, 42-year-old barber Trevor Ramana of Knight & Gale Street, Essequibo Coast, was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test, contrary to Section 39B (5) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act.

The offence occurred on April 6 at Anna Regina Public Road.
Ramana initially indicated a guilty plea; however, after clarification, a not guilty plea was entered. He was released $200,000 bail and the case will continue on September 2.
In an unrelated case, 32-year-old labourer Reyon Benn of Bushlot, Essequibo Coast, also faced a charge of refusing to provide a breath specimen.
The offence occurred on November 22, 2025, at Anna Regina Public Road.
Benn pleaded guilty when the matter was called. He was fined $20,000, in default of which he will serve three months’ imprisonment.
Meanwhile, 51-year-old carpenter Randoph Banarse of Lima, Essequibo Coast, was also charged under Section 39B(5) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act for allegedly refusing to provide a breath specimen.
The offence is said to have occurred on April 11 at La Belle Alliance Public Road.
He pleaded guilty; however, after explanation, a not guilty plea was recorded. He was granted bail in the sum of $200,000. The matter was adjourned to September 2.