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Two accused for psychological evaluation
GUYANA CHRONICLE Friday, July 20, 2018 PAUL Michael Khan, 34, was earlier this week referred to Dr. Bhiro Harry for a psychological evaluation. This was when he appeared before Justice Brassington Reynolds in the Demerara High Court. The accused told the judge that he never went to school; as such, he could neither read nor write. He hails from the North West District and is expected to face trial for manslaughter which took place on October 6, 2013. He will return to court on August 7, 2018 when Dr. Bhiro Harry will disclose whether he is fit to stand trial. Another accused, Toney Marcus, 45, who appeared before Justice Brassington Reynolds in the Demerara High Cour, said he was a psychological patient and has since refused to take his medication. The accused told the court that because of his mental state he was constantly bullied and beaten by other inmates in jail. The state made an application for him to be psychologically evaluated by Dr. Bhiro Harry who will make an assessment on whether or not he is fit to stand trial for (alternative counts) 1st count – attempt to commit murder and the 2nd count – felonious wounding. Marcus will return to the Demerara High Court on August 7, 2018.
Youth offered bail conditions AN 18-year-old boy appeared Thursday in a city magistrate court charged with attempted murder. He was not required to plead. The charge alleged that on July 15, 2018 at Philippi Village, Upper Mazaruni River, with intent to commit murder, Ron Leman wounded Terry Fredrick. The teen was represented by Attorney Clyde Forde. Police Prosecutor Sanj Singh told the court that the virtual complainant was not hospitalized, and was out and recovering. Singh told the court he had no objection to bail but asked that conditions be attached. Bail was granted by Magistrate Leron Daly in the sum of $150,000 on condition that the defendant report every Monday at 9 am to Sergeant Abrams at the Kamarang Police Station. The matter was adjourned to July 23, 2018.
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Toshaos sworn in as JPs, rural constables
Some of the 90 toshaos who were sworn in on Thursday as ex-officio justices of peace and rural constables
By Vanessa Braithwaite NINETY toshaos in total from Indigenous villages in Regions One, Two, Seven, Eight and Nine were on Thursday sworn in as ex-officio justices of peace and rural constables by Chief Magistrate Ann McClennan. The swearing-in ceremony was the highlight of the afternoon session of the fourth day of the National Toshaos Council. Twenty toshaos from Region One; 24 from Regions Two; 13 from Region Eight; 27 from Region Nine; and six from Region 10 took the Oath of Office, swearing on the Bible that they would
without fear or favour, serve their communities in the above mentioned capacities with integrity. While most of those appointed were men, a handful of the 90 were females. The latter were commended for taking the bold step. Magistrate Mc Clennan charged the JPs and Rural Constables to serve with integrity since the nation is depending on them. “The oath is to ensure that what you do is right, with integrity, the trust is in your hands, so I want to congratulate you,” she said, adding, “the nation is depending on you for your integrity and your trust.” They were encouraged
to follow all necessary protocols and legal procedures, since in the event of any fraudulent activity; they too will face the brunt of the law. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs Alfred King also commended the newly-appointed JPs and Rural Constables. “Deal with the issues in a fair, transparent and a sober manner, remember you took the oath without fear or favour, let us ensure that we conduct ourselves in a respectable manner, especially when we are carrying out duties dealing with issues in our communities,” King urged.