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AG says claims of delays in Mohamed extradition “fabricated”

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

— says: “They are asking for the protection of the law on the one hand, and when that is extended to them, they defile the process” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed claims that the prosecution was unprepared in ongoing extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, […]

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Former MP Devin Sears granted $400,000 bail in marijuana trafficking case

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Former Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament Devin Sears was on Friday granted $400,000 bail when he appeared before Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh at the High Court in Georgetown. Sears, who was represented by attorneys Bernard Da Silva and Nigel Hughes, is charged with a farmer for trafficking over 310 kilogrammes of marijuana. […]

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Two New Sealed Documents Added to Mohamed’s Criminal Indictment in U.S. Court

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Two new sealed documents were added to the indictment file of Azruddin and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, today. Just yesterday, one was added. On October 24, another was added, while on November 3, two were added. The father and son duo, who were sanctioned by the United States (U.S.) in June of 2024 and […]

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Linden man pleads guilty to killing sister & niece in 2023 house fire

November 3, 2025 Staff Reporter

A Linden man, Uhalisi Moore, known as “Akali” or “Ukali,” has pleaded guilty to the capital offence of murder before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Demerara. His sentencing is scheduled for November 19, 2025. Moore was indicted for the August 14, 2023 murders of Cheryl Moore and Eukeila Adams at […]

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Farmer jailed for four years over massive ‘ganja’ bust — Former AFC member remanded

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 69-year-old farmer, Albert Sandy from Tacama Waterfront, Upper Berbice River, was on Thursday sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking over 310 kilogrammes (683 pounds) of marijuana. His co-accused, former AFC Member of Parliament Devin Sears, an educator and political activist from Mackenzie, Linden, was remanded to prison pending trial. […]

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AG urges CARICOM states to support Caribbean Court of Justice

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has renewed calls for CARICOM member states to fully support the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by adopting it as their final appellate court. Speaking on his weekly Issues in the News programme, Nandlall said it remains “a travesty” that most independent Caribbean countries still […]

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‘Cookie’ admits to stabbing Canadian manager to death

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Anthony “Cookie” Ragnauth, 26, has pleaded guilty to murdering Canadian national Neil Whyte, a Supply Chain Manager at Guyana Goldfields Inc. The plea was entered before Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh at the High Court in Demerara. Ragnauth is scheduled for sentencing on November 19. Ragnauth, a Georgetown taxi driver, was represented by attorney Latchmie […]

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Repeated delays frustrate progress as 2020 elections fraud trial hits another snag

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Persistent absences among defence attorneys once again stalled the progress of the high-profile elections fraud trial on Tuesday, as Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty expressed frustration over the continued disruptions that have hampered the case’s movement. The trial, which stems from allegations of fraud linked to the disputed March 2020 General and Regional Elections, resumed at […]

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Nandlall defends judge’s decision in domestic violence case, says law must take its course

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has defended the recent court decision to charge a domestic violence victim who refused to testify against her alleged abuser, describing the ruling as consistent with the provisions of the Family Violence Act and necessary to curb a growing national problem. Speaking during his weekly programme […]

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Police Officer Charged with Robbery Under Arms in Lethem

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 30-year-old police officer, Teon Daniels of Culvert City, Central Rupununi, was on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222 (c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on July 5, 2025, in Lethem, Central Rupununi, involving a local […]

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