Mohameds to be taken into custody if committal order is made -AG
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, on Monday made it clear that once a committal order is issued in the extradition proceedings involving…
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Mohameds’ stay application denied
This morning, Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh dismissed the application seeking a stay of the extradition proceedings against Nazar Mohamed and his…
Marlon Da Silva committed to stand trial for murder of Kenesha Vaughn
The case against 33-year-old Marlon Da Silva, charged with the murder of his 27-year-old reputed wife, Kenesha Vaughn, took a decisive turn…
New Evidence Act and Trust Law among legislation coming in 2026
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, says the Government will advance a package of major legislative reforms in…
Full Court rules SOCU can file and pursue court actions under AML/CFT law
The Full Court has unanimously ruled that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has the legal authority to institute and maintain court…
Chief Justice jails second accused for 20 years in 2021 taxi driver killing
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has imposed a 20-year prison sentence on Seyon Kemo James for his involvement in the 2021 killing…
Dwayne Thomas gets five years for manslaughter in ‘DJ Viper’ killing
Dwayne Thomas has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for manslaughter in the killing of 28-year-old Brian Pitman, also known as “DJ…
Ituni stabbing case ends in attempted murder conviction
A Demerara High Court jury has convicted 36-year-old Mark Rodney in connection with a brutal stabbing that nearly claimed a man’s life…
Venezuelan national pleads guilty to 2020 fatal stabbing of WCD youth
A Venezuelan national, Nestor Luis Bolivar Martinez—known as “Spanish Boy”—has confessed before the High Court that he was responsible for the unlawful…
Alleged murder plot trial dropped after parties reach financial settlement
The Demerara High Court trial of businessman Mark Grimmond and alleged contract killer Chatterpaul Singh has come to an abrupt end. The…
