Latest update July 21st, 2026 1:09 AM
Previous witness in treason matter to return to stand
The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the treason charge against Major Bruce Munroe, his wife Carol-Ann Munroe, and reserve officer Leonard Wharton, continued yesterday with indications of a previous witness to return and verify information already given to the court.
Ex- army officer Quincy Critchlow is expected to make another appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry to clarify information he already gave in the matter. The man who had presented his evidence-in-chief is supposed to come back to court after information received from the man is to be clarified simultaneously with material provided for the convenience of the court.
This had been mentioned by Defence Attorney Nigel Hughes, one of the people representing the three accused. The lawyer during the hearing had made the suggestion since at that particular time information from Mr. Sydney James was being examined and it warranted the assistance of Mr. Critchlow to make clear the information being relayed.
Hughes had also indicated that this move should also be made in the presence of the witness, Mr. James, who is currently presenting his information to the court.
Lieutenant Colonel Sydney James attached to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continued his evidence- in-chief for the fifth day. The man who is being led by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Shalimar Ali- Hack acknowledged the information put forward by the military official.
The matter had lasted approximately three hours, with quarter of the time being taken up by the evidence offered. Still James had not concluded the presentation of his evidence. It was indicated that the army man will take the stand again on the next occasion.
More information is expected to be relayed by James. He will subsequently be cross examined by the defence pending the conclusion of the man’s evidence-in-chief.
The matter was adjourned to January 5, next, because time did not permit the magistrate to see the trio before the break of the New Year.
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