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February 3, 2026

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A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court as the trial of a 40-year-old contractor accused of raping a child got underway. The accused, Dexter Pheledelphia (also known as Dexter Clarke), has been charged with the rape of a child under the age of 16, contrary to the law. The matter […]

July 17, 2025

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Former educator and past president of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was today sentenced to 19 years in prison. Three weeks ago, the 61-year-old was convicted of raping a six-year-old child. The sentence was handed down by Justice Simone Morris during a court hearing earlier today. King, who acted as his own legal […]

June 27, 2025

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Andre Stuger, a 53-year-old barrack labourer from Sparendaam, was arrested on Wednesday and charged today by ranks of the Sparendaam Police Station with the offence of rape of a child under 16 years. Police, in a release, said that at about 15:30 hrs this afternoon, the accused appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Her […]

June 26, 2025

Retired educator and former President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was today found guilty of raping a child under the age of 16. The verdict was delivered by a jury at the High Court after reviewing the evidence presented during the trial. King, who had been out on bail, was immediately remanded […]

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Trial opens for Berbice contractor accused of raping minor

Former GTU President gets 19 years for child rape

Barrack labourer charged with child rape

Former GTU President Colwyn King found guilty of rape

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Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers