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The ceremonial opening of the January session of the Berbice High Court was held yesterday with the customary pomp and ceremony in front of the renowned edifice on Esplanade Road, New Amsterdam.Justice Franklyn Holder, who took the salute and inspected the Guard of Honour,Nike NFL Jerseys China, will preside in the sriminal sessions. He was accompanied by Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire, who is presiding over civil matters.Commander of police B division Assistant Commissioner Steven Merai and Assistant Superintendent Dass accompanied Justice Holder during the inspection of the Guard of Honour, which comprised 29 ranks lead by Deputy Superintendent of Police Steven Mansell and Inspector William Henry.Twenty-eight (28) cases are listed to be heard, including six for murder and seven for manslaughter, while other matters listed include rape, carnal knowledge,Discount NFL Jerseys, possession of firearm, robbery under arms, arson and embezzlement.Four persons,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, Roopdai Sukram,NFL Jerseys Outlet, 44, called ‘Shanta’, her son Hardat Singh called Vicky, 20,NFL Jerseys Authentic China, Nephew Kapeldeo Singh called Rohan,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, 22,and Rajendra Lall called Rajin, 22, all of Chesney, Corentyne, Berbice, who are all charged with the murder of Brian Chinapen on Wednesday 8th August 2007 on a dam at Chesney, were in court for the commencement of their trial. However their matter could not begin due to insufficient jurors. There were only 31 jurors present out of a maximum 60.Deputy Superintendent Steven Mansell, Assistant Commissioner Steven Merai and Assistant Superintendent Dass with Justice Franklyn Holder and Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire during the ceremonial salute. Attorney at law Mursaline Bacchus who was present, informed the court that because there are four accused in the particular matter, there should be at least 45 jurors present in court during the selection process.Justice Holder then adjourned court until February 9 when the matter is expected to commence. He stated that steps will be taken to have the jurors present on that date. |
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