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Corentyne man to stand trial for 2022 murder of farmer

(Kaieteur News) – A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court in New Amsterdam to begin proceedings against a man accused for murder, contrary to common law. The jury was set up before Justice Gino Persaud, who will preside over the murder trial of Bhola Jaipersaud, 46. Jaipersaud, also called ‘Joey’, of […] The post Corentyne man to stand trial for 2022 murder of farmer appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News29 Jul

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This is the News Room for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN, and TARZEE…

This is the News Room for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN, and TARZEE TV in Bartica. In the headlines: *** The captain of the MV Barima and two other crew members remanded to prison after being charged with murder *** Heartfelt tributes as…

Newsroom28 Jul

The Captain and other crew members who were charged with murder following the MV Barima tragedy are still…

The Captain and other crew members who were charged with murder following the MV Barima tragedy are still receiving psychosocial support, according to Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips. Earlier Tuesday, MV Barima captain Kevin Price, called “KP”, Chief Mate Rondell…

Newsroom28 Jul

Four young men — Tsoi, called "Timmy"; Mohan Panchoo, called "Leon"; Derwin Hawker; and Kristopher Mendonca…

Four young men — Tsoi, called "Timmy"; Mohan Panchoo, called "Leon"; Derwin Hawker; and Kristopher Mendonca, called "Khris" — are led away by police after being charged and remanded to prison. The four are accused of a violent home invasion at No. 1 Village, Corentyne, Berbice…

Ignite News28 Jul

The work of an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy will not affect the prosecution…

The work of an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy will not affect the prosecution of murder charges already instituted in the matter, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said, noting that both processes can proceed simultaneously.

Ignite News28 Jul

DPP defends murder charges against Captain and two others in MV Barima tragedy

Amid widespread public criticism, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Senior Counsel Shalimar Ali-Hack, this afternoon defended her position to institute murder charges against the two crew members and the Goods Superintendent of the ill-fated MV Barima vessel which claimed the lives of over 70 persons, with dozens more still missing. In a statement this afternoon, […]

News Source Guyana28 Jul

HGP NIGHTLY NEWS- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has defended the decision to institute murder…

HGP NIGHTLY NEWS- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has defended the decision to institute murder charges against three men in connection with the MV Barima tragedy, amid growing public criticism over the timing of the charges before the commencement of a Commission of…

Travis Chase28 Jul

MV Barima disaster inquiry will not affect prosecution of murder accused - DPP

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has issued a statement in relation to the MV Barima tragedy…

Newsroom28 Jul

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