Dhudnauth Parbattie called Ramesh, a 66-year-old Labourer of Suddie Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offence of Sexual Assault committed on a female from Region #2, which occurred in October 2023 at Suddie. The charge was laid under Section 4(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.
He pleaded not guilty to the offence and was granted bail in the sum of $50,000. He is required to report to the Suddie Police Station every Monday at 09:00 hrs.
In the same week, Kervin Gordon, a 47-year-old Farmer of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offence of ‘Sexual Activity with a Child Family Member’, Contrary to Section 16(3)(a) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.
Gordon appeared in court virtually via Zoom, where the charge was read to him, and he was not required to plea. He was placed on $300,000 bail.
The two men both appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam of the Suddie Magistrate Court and their cases were adjourned to March 1st, 2024, for disclosure of statements.