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April 17, 2026

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A Laing Avenue man and his neighbour have both been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that led to the cutting of an electrical cord. The accused, 26-year-old Brandon Mars, appeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Orinthia Smith, where he faced charges of abusive language […]

April 10, 2026

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The Full Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature has allowed an appeal filed by the Attorney General and CLICO Life and General Insurance Company (South America) Limited, paving the way for a rehearing of a High Court matter involving CLICO Investment Bank Limited (CIB). In its decision, delivered on April 8, 2026, the appellate […]

November 4, 2025

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Police Lance Corporal Kristoff De Nobrega, who is on trial for the 2022 fatal shooting of 23-year-old Quindon Bacchus, will know on Thursday whether he has a case to answer. Justice Gino Persaud is scheduled to deliver his ruling on the no-case submission at 10 am at the High Court in Demerara. De Nobrega, 24, […]

September 5, 2025

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Only Guyana’s High Court has the authority to annul elections, GECOM Chairman Justice of Appeal (Ret’d) Claudette Singh said on Friday in response to a request from APNU presidential candidate Aubrey Norton for a forensic audit or fresh elections. Singh said the commission received Norton’s letter on Thursday, which called for “a forensic audit of […]

August 23, 2025

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Guyanese social media commentators Mikhail Rodrigues, popularly known as the “Guyanese Critic,” and Bryan Max are scheduled to appear in court on Monday following a physical altercation during a live broadcast, police said. Rodrigues was granted bail in the sum of $50,000, while Max was released on $25,000. Police confirmed that both men have been […]

August 18, 2025

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Justice Arif Bulkan, a national of Guyana, has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) – the independent body responsible for recruiting staff and judges for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) – to join the CCJ as a Judge. A release from the Court said he will fill the vacancy […]

August 6, 2025

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Nirav Persaud Sukdeo, a 25-year-old man from Lancaster Village, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to three years and two months in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend, Bibi Aleah Ali. Sukdeo was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The […]

July 3, 2025

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The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) said prosecutors were caught off guard after learning that Magistrate Delon Bess of the Diamond Magistrates’ Court had dismissed three charges pending against convicted fraudster Dave Rajeshwar Persaud, despite a court clerk having confirmed a new adjournment date for continuation of the trial. Persaud was sentenced in April 2025 […]

June 14, 2025

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High Court judge Peter Hugh on Wednesday ordered the forfeiture of $10 million from businessman Naitram Outar for his role in fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Justice Hugh ruled that the cash, which was seized from Outar’s residence in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was tainted property and the proceeds of crime. The funds are to […]

May 29, 2025

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There was high drama at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning when businessman Azruddin Mohamed appeared to answer two charges of false declaration and tax evasion related to the importation of a Lamborghini. The charges stem from a Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) investigation into alleged customs misrepresentations by Mohamed. He pleaded not guilty and was […]

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Neighbours placed on lifetime bond after one cuts other’s electrical cord worth $800

Appeal Court orders rehearing in CLICO Investment Bank case

Court to rule Thursday on no-case submission in Quindon Bacchus murder trial

Only High Court can annul elections, GECOM Chairman tells Norton

Max and Critic to make court appearance Monday after viral live confrontation

Guyanese Dr Bulkan appointed CCJ judge

Nirav Sukdeo jailed for crash that killed girlfriend

SOCU to appeal dismissal of charges against Dave Rajeshwar

Court orders forfeiture of $10M from businessman in land ‘kickback’ scheme

Azzruddin Mohamed granted bail on fraud charges

Fake jobs, online scams and social media increasingly used by human traffickers to exploit victims, Judiciary warns

Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead, Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett second in race for next UN chief

Long-acting HIV prevention injection could be available next year, says Health Minister

Fake jobs, online scams and social media increasingly used by human traffickers to exploit victims, Judiciary warns

Costa Rica’s Grynspan ahead, Guyana’s Rodrigues-Birkett second in race for next UN chief

Long-acting HIV prevention injection could be available next year, says Health Minister