“Nigel Hughes lies about obvious violation of code of conduct”- Datadin

Attorney at law, Sanjeev Datadin has brought to Guyana Standard’s attention “proof” that another prominent lawyer, Nigel Hughes, blatantly lied to the press when...

Farmer remanded on burglary charge

John Persaud, a 29-year-old Farmer of Hillfoot, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, was charged yesterday for burglary, contrary to section 233 of the Criminal Law (Offenses) Act,...

“I sold the pressure washer to buy cocaine and food. I am sorry”- Man...

A man, whom the court heard stole a pressure washer to buy cocaine, was today remanded to prison for the crime. Twenty-nine-year-old Vishal Jones, a...

Miner accused of trafficking ganja and cocaine remanded

A miner accused of having marijuana and cocaine in his possession for the purpose of trafficking was today remanded to prison by Acting Chief...

COVID-19: CCJ Judges resort to remote work system

The doors of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have been closed in light of the deadly coronavirus disease outbreak. But in spite...

Jan. 24 set for ruling in $550M cocaine in lumber trial

The four men charged with aiding in the trafficking of $550M worth of cocaine hidden away in lumber could know their fates come January...

High Court rules President has authority to confer lawyers with Silk; throws out Jones’...

High Court Judge Nareshwar Harnanan today threw out the application filed by Attorney-at-Law Timothy Jones seeking to have four appointments as Senior Counsel, which...

Labourer remanded on break and enter charge

A labourer who is accused of breaking into a mechanic shop and stealing a number of tools was today remanded to prison...

Shop owner who admitted to owning illegal shotgun gets one year

Days after a shop owner told the court he purchased a gun for protection, he was today sentenced to one year behind...

Makes no sense to hear both elections petitions separately – CJ

During the Case Management Conference (CMC) held today, it was revealed that both petitions filed challenging the validity of the March 2 General and...

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