Attorney urges fine in cannabis trafficking case
A defence attorney has urged the High Court to impose a $30 000 fine rather than a custodial sentence on a fisherman convicted of trafficking more than 70 kilogrammes of……
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Port drug trial begins in High Court
A nine-member jury has begun hearing evidence in a High Court case involving more than 37 kilogrammes of cannabis found at the Bridgetown Port. Eric Astor Omar Gibson, of West……
Transport operator granted GH¢50,000 bail for allegedly hiring men to threaten Ashanti GPRTU chairman
A transport operator has been granted bail by the Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi after being accused of allegedly hiring individuals to threaten the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana…
Court
Surinamese women remanded on cocaine charges
Two Surinamese women have been remanded to Dodds Prison after being charged with multiple cocaine-related offences allegedly committed in May. Kylie Bretni Banga, 21, and Celita Saskia Aloewanai, 41, are……
Court
Like guns? Join security forces, says judge
A High Court judge has urged people fascinated with firearms to pursue lawful careers in the security forces rather than engage in illegal activity. During the sentencing hearing of a……
Court
Bayville man fined $4 000 for illegal ammo
A High Court judge has fined a man $4 000 for possessing illegal ammunition, stressing that such offences are as serious as firearm possession. Hassan Alessandro Hazell-Grant, of Jessamine Avenue,……
Court
Woman ordered to pay over $40 000 for apartment fire
A woman who set her then boyfriend’s clothes alight, sparking a fire that damaged an apartment complex, has been ordered to pay more than $40 000 in compensation. Kimberly Shantelle……
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Maradona death trial hears dispute over home care arrangements
Seven defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent, meaning they were allegedly aware of the risk of death and could face sentences of up to 25 years in prison.…
Court
Man granted bail after denying assault, threat charges
A St George man has been granted $3 000 bail after denying charges of assaulting, resisting and threatening a police officer on Wednesday. Darren Ian Johnson, 29, of Middleton pleaded……
Banking and Finance
Nduom says GN Savings & Loans will resume operations despite reports of possible Supreme Court action
Businessman and President of Groupe Nduom, Papa Kwesi Nduom, has reiterated the group’s determination to resume operations after the Court of Appeal ordered the restoration of the licence of GN…
Court
Tiler charged of jewellery theft
A 52-year-old tiler accused of stealing jewellery valued at over $10 000 has been granted bail and will return to court in September. Romeo Randolph Rudolph, 52, of Upper Dukes……
Court
Repeat offender remanded after fresh theft charges
A 35-year-old man with a history of theft convictions has been remanded to Dodds Prison for 28 days after appearing in court on new theft and drug-related charges. Dario Renaldo……
Court
Man to be sentenced for malicious communications to ex-partner
A St Michael man who admitted sending threatening electronic messages to his former girlfriend will be sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty in the Magistrates’ Court. Nicholas Mohammed Ali Hassan,……
Toronto & GTA
MANDEL: ‘Chef of Death’ Kenneth Law to plead guilty to aiding suicide
In a plea deal, the Crown is expected to drop 14 murder charges against Kenneth Law on Friday
Court
Two charged over Oistins Bay Garden slaying remanded
Two Christ Church men charged in connection with a shooting at Oistins Bay Garden, which left one man dead and several others wounded, have been remanded to custody after appearing……
Court
Predictable West Indies Women’s World Cup squad named
Describing the squad as one selected “with emphasis on powerplay intent, batting depth and adaptability to English conditions,” Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the 15-member unit to compete at the……
Court
Two charged in Easter Monday Bay Garden killing
Two Christ Church men have been charged with murder and several other offences in connection with the Easter Monday shooting at Oistins Bay Garden that left Raul Clarke dead. Police……
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Special Branch officer fined RM10,000 for receiving cash
Sessions court rules Nazli Mohamed had taken advantage of a desperate family wanting their son home from Syria.
Court
Bristol murder trial: Judge to sum up next Tuesday
A High Court judge is set to sum up the case of a St Thomas man accused of murder before handing it to the jury for deliberation. Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell……
Court
Driver inattention blamed for fatal collision, court hears
An accident reconstruction expert has told the Supreme Court that driver inattention was the primary cause of a collision more than 15 years ago that resulted in two deaths. Troy……
Court
Sentencing hearing set for July in illegal gun case
A High Court judge has adjourned sentencing in a firearms case to July, when attorneys will present arguments on the appropriate penalty for a St Michael man who admitted the……
Four remanded to Dodds on multi-district crime charges
Four men have been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a series of serious charges, including burglary, robbery, and vehicle theft across multiple policing districts. According to a……
Court
St James man remanded on murder charge
A St James man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court charged with a murder that occurred earlier this month. Dwayne Demar Garnes, 38, of Block 20D Haynesville,……
Court
St Michael man accused of murder, firearm offences remanded
A 24-year-old man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court charged with murder and firearm offences in connection with a fatal shooting last month. Adrico Shakur Rudder, of……
Court
Court cites wider social fallout after beach assault on visitor
Six St Michael men plus three juveniles charged with serious bodily harm, two counts of robbery and violent disorder, have all been remanded over the May 17 incident at Savvy……
Canada
Regina sexual assault trial gets underway
Claro Belen pleaded not guilty to the charges before him as the trial got underway Monday at the King's Bench. The charges stem from a 2024 investigation.
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8 claim trial to drugs found in KL hotel room
Two Malaysians and six foreign nationals plead not guilty to possessing ketamine and MDMA found in a hotel room on Sunday.
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Balloon seller claims trial to causing death in fatal helium tank blast
Hasrul Nizam Abu Hasan faces up to two years in prison, a fine, or both, if found guilty of negligently causing the death of a beverage seller.
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3 brothers charged with murdering man after vape liquid dispute
No plea was recorded from them as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Court
Man charged in fatal April shooting
A 24-year-old St Michael man has been charged with murder and firearm offences in connection with a fatal shooting on April 29. Police said Adrico Shakur Rudder of Allamby Gap,……
Court
Six men, three juveniles charged after violent disorder incident
Police have charged six men and three male juveniles in connection with a violent disorder incident on May 17. The accused are Joshua Greg Belgrave, 21, of St Hill Road,……
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Let’s not waste opportunity to strengthen the rule of law
The government is armed with Republic Act No. 9851, an old law that clears the way for Senator Bato dela Rosa’s arrest
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Mum who abandoned children in woods sent to Portugal’s infamous women’s prison
'They told them to go and look for a toy.'
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Kelantan ustaz claims trial to sexually assaulting 2 boys, making child porn
Faiz Ramly, 31, pleads not guilty to the offences allegedly committed earlier this month.
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Tengku Zafrul to testify in Muhyiddin’s trial in July
The former finance minister in Muhyiddin Yassin’s Cabinet will take the stand on July 6.
11 charged with being members of organised crime group
They will be detained until the completion of their case.