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Attempted murder and armed robbery charges dropped after $600,000 settlement

February 11, 2026 Staff Reporter

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Indictable charges of attempted murder and robbery under arms were brought against 19-year-old St Lucian national Condoleezza Henry and her Guyanese co-accused, Kristoff Nicholas. These charges were withdrawn and dismissed following a financial settlement with the victim. The matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where it was […]

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Video & medical evidence presented in trial of minibus driver accused in woman’s death

February 9, 2026 Staff Reporter

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A minibus driver charged with the murder of a female passenger has gone on trial in the Georgetown High Court, where prosecutors have begun presenting medical and video evidence before a judge and jury. Travis Gordon Benjamin appeared on Wednesday before Justice Gino Persaud as the prosecution continued its case concerning the death of Vanessa […]

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Extradition case to continue on Feb 16 after Nazar falls ill

February 9, 2026 Staff Reporter

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The extradition case involving sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son, Azzrudin Mohamed, was adjourned on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after the father reported that he was ill. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who is hearing the matter, adjourned the proceedings to Monday, February 16, when a report is expected […]

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Berbice contactor to stand trial for rape of girl, 12

February 4, 2026 Staff Reporter

Dexter Philadelphia, called “Dexter Clarke”, and Rayle, 51, a contractor of Number 51 Village, Corentyne Berbice, were on Tuesday committed to stand trial for the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Dexter, who appeared at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The court heard that on August 6th, […]

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Man Pleads Guilty to Williamsburg Robbery-Murder

February 4, 2026 Staff Reporter

A 39-year-old carpenter on Tuesday pleaded guilty to murder in connection with a robbery that claimed the life of a supermarket owner in Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice. Satish Ramnaraise, also known as “Chico,” admitted to the October 18, 2023 killing of 59-year-old Akbhar Sain during a robbery at Sain’s supermarket. He appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar […]

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WIN MP calls for tighter mining oversight as party leader and father in court for gold smuggling

February 3, 2026 Staff Reporter

WE Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MP Andre Lewis opened Monday’s Budget 2026 debates with a call for stronger regulation of Guyana’s mining sector, raising concerns about accountability and security within the industry. Lewis criticised the Government’s management of the oil and gas and mining sectors, claiming that there are gaps when it comes to sustainability, […]

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Alness woman killed by truck wheel: court case dismissed after $4.4M settlement

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter

The court case involving 35-year-old Divindranauth Seeram, Lot 22, Ulverston Village, Corentyne, whose truck wheel came out, struck and killed a woman, was recently dismissed after a $4.4M settlement. It is alleged that on Sunday, October 05th 2025, on Alness Public Road, a 35-year-old Divindranauth Seeram, Lot 22, Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice, drove motor lorry […]

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Court of Appeal to tackle 2,000-case backlog, hearings to begin February

January 24, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana, through its Court of Appeal, has announced a major backlog-reduction exercise aimed at clearing more than 2,000 appeals and applications filed over nearly three decades, with hearings set to begin next month. In a notice issued under the direction of Chancellor (ag) Justice Roxane George, the court said […]

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Region Three man jailed 18 years for attempted rape of four-year-old child

January 23, 2026 Staff Reporter

A Region Three man has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment, formally adding his name to Guyana’s list of convicted sex offenders after a High Court jury found him guilty of attempting to rape a four-year-old child. Ganesh Lewis, 46, of Essequibo Islands–West Demerara, was convicted under the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03, following a […]

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Venezuelan man freed after court rules time on remand covered manslaughter sentence

January 21, 2026 Staff Reporter

A Venezuelan national convicted of manslaughter in connection with the 2020 killing of a young man at Anna Catherina was released from custody on Wednesday after the High Court ruled that he had already served his sentence while on remand. Nestor Luis Bolivar Martinez, known as “Spanish Boy,” admitted to the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old […]

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