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
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 […]
Berbice contactor to stand trial for rape of girl, 12
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, […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Williamsburg Robbery-Murder
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 […]
WIN MP calls for tighter mining oversight as party leader and father in court for gold smuggling
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, […]
Alness woman killed by truck wheel: court case dismissed after $4.4M settlement
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 […]
Court of Appeal to tackle 2,000-case backlog, hearings to begin February
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 […]
Region Three man jailed 18 years for attempted rape of four-year-old child
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 […]
Venezuelan man freed after court rules time on remand covered manslaughter sentence
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 […]
U.S. asset-forfeiture specialist Joshua Paster enters Mohameds’ case
A Miami-based federal prosecutor who has worked on high-value civil forfeiture matters, including major foreign bribery and sanctions-linked asset seizures, has now formally entered the United States’ case involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed. Court filings show Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Paster has appeared for the United States “regarding any forfeiture […]