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A murder charge, which was mistakenly reduced to manslaughter has been re-instated for two men who were charged for killing and dismembering a man of Georgetown. Javid DaSilva, and a then 15 year old boy, were charged that on May 2, 2023 at Georgetown, with malice aforethought they caused the death of Sheldon Welch of Georgetown by an unlawful act. However, when the charge was read to the men earlier...

A lawyer has made a call to “arrest the van culture” by imposing custodial sentences rather than fines on omnibus drivers when they appear before the court for traffic offences. Grant Connell, who was appearing in court on behalf of Jason Burnett of Chauncey, made the suggestion on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution placed the High Court in a conundrum when an application was made to increase an indictment for some men who had been granted bail for killing and dismembering a man.

A teenager from Lowmans Windward was given a suspended sentence, ordered to complete community service, and join a Police Youth Club after pleading guilty to possession of a illegal firearm. Jaheem Durrant, 17, appeared at the Serious Offences Court before Senior Magistrate, Colin John, for the facts and sentencing of a gun possession charge that was laid against him. The facts read that on January 6, 2024, around 11:20 a.m,...

A fisherman who was charged for attempted murder, wounding with intent, unlawful use of firearm, and use of firearm for commission of an offence has been acquitted of all charges.

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A woman was placed on a bond for illegal vending, after claiming in tears that she was only on the compound for other reasons besides selling fish.

A woman pleaded guilty in court to ill-treating a two-year-old female child who was seen in a video on social media struggling to remove pieces of fabrics that were apparently being tightened around her neck and over her face.