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January criminal assizes underway in Berbice
The ceremonial opening of the January 2013 session of the criminal assizes of the Berbice High Court was held yesterday in front of the Berbice High Court building on Esplanade Road, New Amsterdam. Led by a 30-strong contingent from the Felix Austin ‘B’ Division Police Training School at Adventure, Corentyne, the trainees were impressive in their display.
Justice Brassington Reynolds inspecting the Guard of Honour
The salute and inspection were taken by Justice Brassington Reynolds who is presiding over the January criminal sessions of the Court. He was accompanied by Justice Sandra Kurtzious who is presiding over the civil court. The judges were escorted by ‘B’ division commander Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph, officiating in his first official ceremony since being posted to Berbice as commander, and Cadet Officer Jermaine Dufu.
The parade was commanded by Assistant Superintendent of Police Guy Nurse who was assisted by Inspector Dennis Stephen and Sergeant Mark Wilson. Also accompanying the parade, were Deputy Superintendent Calvin Brutus, Deputy Superintendent W. Parsram, Cadet Officer O. Halley, Inspector B. Williams and Sergeant Michael Newland.
In court, Justice Reynolds took the opportunity to address the jurors present and outline to them some of their roles, purpose and reasons for serving as jurors. The judge also summarized to them some of the implications and consequences of not turning up for jury service, as well as the importance of punctuality and proper attire.
The matter of Ramesh Sahadeo called ‘Bado’ who is indicted for the murder of Dharshanan Ramanan called ‘Tato’ was called. This is the second time that the accused will be facing a judge and jury. His last trial ended with a hung jury. (Samuel Whyte)
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