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Hinckson out on $1M bail

Ex-army officer Oliver Hinckson was yesterday finally given his pre-trial liberty and walked out of the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court after he was granted bail on the charge of advocating a terrorist act.

Lead defence attorney, Nigel Hughes shortly after 12.30 pm yesterday told Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson that he wished to inform her of certain “developments” in the High Court matter concerning his client’s bail.

Oliver Hinckson

“…at 9.45 this morning the Honourable Justice (William) Ramlal…made the order absolute,” Hughes said, referring to the order for a rule of nisi of certiorari which had been issued to Magistrate Robertson in July.

“…that is out of the way,” he continued. “Now there is no High Court matter…there is nothing, absolutely nothing stopping you from granting bail,” Hughes told the court after he renewed his bail application.

Roger Yearwood, another of Hinckson’s attorneys who was present before Justice Ramlal in the High Court yesterday morning, said: “The judge has ruled. There is no impediment to you deliberating on our application for bail.”

State Prosecutor Sanjeev Datadin after listening to the defence submission questioned whether the court would take advice from his colleagues. “I am stunned,” he stated before objecting to Hughes’ application for bail.

In his objection Datadin reiterated his previous grounds and told the court that during his court matters in the 1990s Hinckson had assaulted a witness in one of his cases and was also charged with escape from lawful custody.

After listening to both parties the magistrate announced that Hinckson was granted bail in the sum of $1 million. A previous decision for the granting of bail had been thwarted by an approach to the high court.

After the formalities of Hinckson’s bail were sorted out by his attorneys he took a walk around the courtyard then promptly left the compound and entered a waiting car.

Continuation of PI

Last Thursday the Preli-minary Inquiry (PI) into the advocating a terrorist act charge against Hinckson was adjourned to Tuesday so that the defence lawyers could respond to Datadin’s written submission.

The submission was laid over to the defence in response to their objection to diary testimony. However, Hughes was absent from the proceedings on Tuesday and the matter was adjourned to yesterday for him to reply to Datadin’s submissions.
Hughes explained to the court that his response to the prosecution’s submissions would rely on his previous objection in which he had stated that Detective Corporal Suraj Singh could not be asked to refer to the diary or its contents since neither had been tendered as evidence. This would be impermissible, he had stated.

In Datadin’s response to the objection, Hughes said, he referred to two points: the principle of Res Gestae (Latin for facts relevant to the case and admissible in evidence) and the question of admitting the notes in Singh’s diary to evidence.
Res Gestae, he contended, does not relate or apply to the prosecution’s circumstance because it applies to the incident in question and only applies to the criminal cause of action that gave rise to the charge.

The attorney went on to explain that if there was a case of murder and the victim managed to make an oral statement before dying, the statement given was close to the incident and there was no opportunity for fabrication.

Therefore, he pointed out, the questioning of his client by the interrogating officer, Trevor Reid, and the recording of those answers can not be legally classified as Res Gestae.

Responding to Datadin’s second point Hughes commenced by quoting the first and second paragraphs under the heading “Confession” in the prosecution’s submission which stated:

“The prosecution respectfully submits that the Judges’ Rules are not law and are only guidelines as to what ought to be done in criminal prosecution; see Phipson on Evidence 11th Edition paragraph 805. Further, the breach of the Judges’ Rules does not render the evidence obtained inadmissible.”

The purpose of the Judges’ Rule, the attorney said, is to protect the suspect/accused from hearsay evidence hostile to him which is alleged to have emanated from him. Such alleged statements/ admissions, Hughes said, cannot be tendered into evidence without first ascertaining that they were obtained voluntarily from the accused.

“The admission into evidence of any admission or statement alleged to have been made by the accused to the police under interrogation,” Hughes stated, “can only be done after the court has been satisfied that the admission has been made freely and voluntarily.”
It is a legal obligation of the court, Hughes stressed, to be satisfied that statements/ admissions, if made by the accused, were made freely and voluntarily.

He further highlighted that the accused is not obligated to say anything and must be made aware of the right to remain silent and that if that right is violated then the police can record and use anything said against them.

Hughes said that it is clear that the Judges’ Rules have been breached. According to him, 3b of the rule states that any questions asked and answers given must be recorded in full and signed by the accused and if he refused then it must be signed by the interrogating officer. Further, he explained, another section of the rule states that during the recording of an interrogation if two or more police officers are present when the statements are taken then the evidence, that is the statements, should be signed and co-signed.

“Oliver Hinckson at the time refused to sign that record,” Hughes said referring to the diary extract. “There-fore, how can they ask the court to admit the extract to evidence?”

The diary extract, the attorney further stated, was not signed by neither Reid nor Singh.
In his brief oral response to the defence’s submission Prosecutor Datadin stated that Hinckson had said: “It’s okay but I am not signing.”

Datadin said that in the PI facts are being taken to determine whether there is enough evidence for the accused to stand trial in the High Court. “How can this court then be aware of the facts if the defence is objecting to evidence (the diary extract) being presented?” he questioned.

The matter has been adjourned to next Thursday for Magistrate Robertson to make her ruling.

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86 Responses to “Hinckson out on $1M bail”

SandHurst First
on October 10th, 2008 5:58 am

As a former trained SandHurst Officer Cadet and a human being, I am extremely happy for my fellow human whose rights were tarnished and eliminated due to a country which can be said will soon be “below par: because of its ill leadreship. We must all recognised wrong when it hits us in the face and must stand up for whats right, not whats being paid. The courts must work on their own belief and must not be led astray by political interferance. Mr. Hinckson has served his country well especially when he was at Monns (which has now been coupled with SandHurst) and thus should have never been in the position which he once was…its a disgrace on behalf of who ever sent the police to do a job they couldn’t complete.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 11:42 am:
IT APPEARS THAT GUYANA’S CONSTITUTION (UPHOLDING FREE SPEECH……) IS ALIVE AFTER ALL. :-X

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Caesar
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:38 pm:
Trained at Sandhurst so what?Many others are too.Get a life.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 6:03 pm:
Re: “Trained at Sandhurst so what?………….]” For the same reasons that others are at West Point, The US Naval Academy [USNA] at Annapolis…

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/annapolis.htm

so that you and other members of your family and your friends and the members of their enjoy the freedoms that you are enjoying today - That’s what!

good guy
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 10:08 pm:
Sandhurst First —-he was charged for a terrorists act —he should not be given bail . In other countries like the USA –they are deny bail (eg the iraqisthat are held in Quantanamo ) . This is a serious offence –he should stay in Jail irrespective of who they are . What good did Hinckson do for Guyana in serving his country —he had troubles after a few years as he got back from sandsurst . Let me remind you that he also had problems with the previous administaration .

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Charlie Pinks
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 12:46 am:
Under the constitution of Guyana an accused person is deemed innocent until proven guilty

Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 2:13 am:
Since when this; re: “Protection of freedom of expression [6 of 2001]. 146. (1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference and freedom from interference with his correspondence….]”

http://www.parliament.gov.gy/constitution/Title1.html

according to the Guyana Constitution is “a terrorists act” *good guy*!!!

Also, which group of persons in Guyana was this dude commanding!!!

Re: “Third Geneva Convention”

“The Third Geneva Convention (or GCIII) of 1949, one of the Geneva Conventions, is a treaty agreement that primarily concerns the treatment of prisoners of war (POWs), and also touched on other topics. It replaced the Geneva Convention (1929)….”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Geneva_Convention

GTRL.TV
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 9:00 am:
This man must be watched closely. I have had the opportunity to talk to him on several instances, and I can say that all is not well with the way he thinks, have always given the authorities trouble - since the flour smuggling days.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 5:37 pm:
So, GTRL.TV - Who should be watching “you” and that individual who may very well be the next President of the United States of America. Huh! Now, you are both guilty by association it will appear; and, your own words have condemned ya. Got Ya!

Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 7:14 pm:
Yo “GTRL.TV” Our Fourth Fleet has been re-activated to go after certain elements in de “s-o-u-t-h-e-r-n h-e-m-i-s-p-h-e-r-e” dat have for a berry, berry long time poisoning our children here in N-o-r-t-h_A-m-e-r-i-c-a….

Re:

“[....(Washington, D.C.) On April 24th, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughhead announced the re-establishment of the U.S. Fourth Fleet responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the Caribbean, and Central and South America......]

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/192708.php

Do ya wanna keep a very close watch us too.
sheik
on October 10th, 2008 6:04 am

Congrats to the defence team.However this is just the beginning in him being granted total freedom.Long way to go lots of work to do.

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Caesar
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:39 pm:
Freedom?He had it, and did not know what it was.That is why he is where he is today.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 6:26 pm:
This sounds like passing “judgment” on a case even before it is tried in the courts. Huh!
amen-ra
on October 10th, 2008 6:15 am

The judge did the right thing to give mr. hinckson his pre-trial bail, now i know that justice is being served, i would urge mr.hinckson to be careful and watch his back and enjoy your freedom and prepare yourself for your trial, cause the powers to be is still watching you.

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SandHurst First
on October 10th, 2008 6:20 am

In the future we need to do a comparative analysis of “business” individuals and see who is caught doing what and how much they are put on bail. We will then know that corruption and collusion is what makes Guyana successful down the path of self destruction.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 2:04 pm:
“Kaieteur Gold” To “SandHurst First”….. Did you mean a kind of “SOPHIA DECLARATION EXPOSE’ to determine how certain wealth was acquired be certain individuals….. and have an Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)-like probe by the “Guyana Police” of the business operations like is being done on Wall Street here in the USA.

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SandHurst First
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:02 pm:
CORRECT!!!

Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 5:18 pm:
Re: “CORRECT!!!” Similarly to Section 5 and 6 Operations then there will be need for the “initiation” of the “NO HOLDS BARRED” investigations with the “heavy” CONSTITUTIONAL LAW BOOKS” coming into the play and upheld with dignity.
SandHurst First
on October 10th, 2008 6:27 am

I am of the strong belief that prayers can move mountains and i have seen many women of different backgrounds attending Mr. Hinckson’s court proceedings. At this time he was infront of the now “off the bench” magistrate Gordon G. Magistrate Gilhuys would normally make remarks and jokes while denying Mr. Hinckson bail constantly now look at the position he has found himself.

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On the look out
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:33 am:
Well said sandhurst first. God indeed works in mysterious ways.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 12:01 pm:
“ROOTS AND GROW”

PRESIDENTIAL SALUTE FOR DE MAN - DRUM ROLL!!!!

ONCE A SOLDIER ALWAYS A SOLDIER.

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Gerry
on October 10th, 2008 7:31 am

At last Justice seem to be served in Guyana.
As a Guyanese we have to preserve Freedaom of expression.
Third World countries should take example from the USA.
If people had spoken about some of those 2 cent leaders in the Caribbean like they did Bush, they would have either been in jail or dead.
I am following this case to see if I have to sell my properties and wipe the dust off my feet from Guyana.
He made a statement urging a meeting with the leaders in Buxton and said he was prepared to meet with them. The powers that be call them Criminals, they call themselves Freedom fighters. Remember the Enmore martyrs were also called criminals and now History sees them as Martyrs. Even Barack Obama said he is prepared to meet with the Leaders that Bush term axis of Evil.That is Diplomacy and Wisdom.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 2:45 pm:
Re: “[...Even Barack Obama said he is prepared to meet with the Leaders that Bush term axis of Evil.That is Diplomacy and Wisdom....]” Putting this another way would/might be - “Guilt By Association”.

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WILLY
on October 10th, 2008 7:53 am

this is the norm in the courts in guyana . thanks for attorneys like nigel hughes who did a good job

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Arnold
on October 10th, 2008 8:07 am

When the five powers are not Manipulated/Contaminated by one person(thepresident)there will be pre-trial bail, the contrary maintained in jail, like ‘66-’92 period.

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wondertee
on October 10th, 2008 8:23 am

I’m pleased that you’re out Mr Hinckson! But please beware they may come again with some other accusation or another. Stay under the radar & GOOD LUCK.

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berry
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 8:05 pm:
i could not say it better than that myself

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Fulano de Tal
on October 10th, 2008 8:34 am

Can someone help me to wrap this around my mind!?!?! A guy goes to the City Hall at a gathering & as a soldier (Sand Hurst trained) offers to give the govt a hand with the prevailing crime situation & is charged for sedition. Nevertheless other guys of known questionable character & drug ties actually execute people in the name of crime fighting assistance, publicise it, is found with huge arms & amunitions caches on more than one occasion, have henchmen who are STILL being found & associated with huge arms finds & these guys either get a slap on the wrist or NOTHING AT ALL (when they are MISTAKENLY caught)!?!?!?

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vwg
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:36 am:
you dont need help you are right on target, The Guyana government must have been reading George Orwell’s Animal Farm ……..apparently they didn’ get to the end.

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kay
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:50 am:
Fulano, welcome to Guyana! I am happy to hear that Oliver is out on bail, however he has to be very very careful. He needs to keep a low profile, but what the heck? They will think of something to lock him up again. Mr. Hinckson, keep praying. I will do the same for you.

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Karjackman
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 10:07 am:
You just laid out the entire justice system/process in Guyana. So, you already know it, it’s understanding it is the problem for all of us.

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Gtguru
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 8:49 pm:
You have done very well in wrapping it around not only your mind but the minds of many Fulano. But I have shared those same concerns. I guess the law is for certain people.

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Andy
on October 10th, 2008 8:59 am

Oliver Hinckson spoke at a Mayor Green gathering offering himself as a mediator between government and criminal elements, and then he spoke privately with lawyer Anil Nandlall about his offer. He was invited to Eve Leary and then arrested, charged and detained on charges of terrorism and sedition. A review of transcripts, audio and video recordings of his remarks at the Mayor’s gathering reveal nothing criminal, so this then begs the question: Did his conversation with Nandlall, a known PPP MP, result in his arrest and incarceration?

The PPP government, meanwhile, is known for its constant claims that the PNC is associated with criminals, but is yet to arrest and incarcerate a PNC official. If the PPP government had evidence, it should use it to build a case against the PNC given the number of people who died at the hands of criminals. But it is obvious the government is playing politics with people’s lives, and may revive the PNC bogey man claims at election time to scare Indians into voting PPP.

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Caesar
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:42 pm:
The case against the PNC is 28 years of crime.

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Andy
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 11:17 pm:
Yet when Cheddi Jagan came to power in 1992 and was pointedly asked whether he will pursue criminal investigations into the corrupt PNC, he said no! So it can’t be the PNC’s 28 years of crime. Come again!
Ankoko
on October 10th, 2008 9:03 am

To Mr. Hinckson - Say thanks for your pre-trial liberty, it is LONG overdue. It is advisable that you now lead a very quiet life by staying out of the ‘public’s’ eye and away from the media. Remember ‘anything’ you say or do can be used against you in this ‘theatre’.
That said it is now up to you to work with your attorneys to put forward a successful defence in the ongoing trial ‘proceedings’
Good luck and God’s blessings be upon you!

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freespeech
on October 10th, 2008 9:12 am

an eye must kept on him at all times, best have his phones/S taped. lol.

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guy123
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 1:01 pm:
freespeech,we can give you the job,are you trained as a private eye?Guyana needs you!!

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berry
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 8:07 pm:
true , might get a job in the office of the president hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Vannay
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 7:56 pm:
Was that statement supposed to be a joke? It was in really poor taste!

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shocked
on October 10th, 2008 9:15 am

If the judiciary can continue with the independence first shown by now retired Justice Singh now Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, Guyana can begin the slow recovery from the mess the PPP has caused.

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coolieman
on October 10th, 2008 9:26 am

How are we to know that he was not in collusion with those gunmen in Buxton that he asked the govt to make peace with, remember the JS was after him for the AKS that was stolen from the army , he must thank his high priced lawyers and use his freedom to do charitable work like Mark, maybe that will help him during his trial,good luck

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jamar
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 3:35 pm:
good question coolieman just like how r we to know the regime didnot profit from khan business. more questions than answer

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Wilacam
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 5:11 pm:
Poor little brainwashed dude, either you genuinely don’t know better or you have serious issues with acknowledging truth.

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Vannay
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 8:01 pm:
I agree so much with you Wilacam!!!

Vannay
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 7:59 pm:
Isn’t a man presumed innocent until found guilty? Coolie Man, please allow the judge and jury to wonder about those things.

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decanadianCarlVeecock
on October 10th, 2008 9:39 am

Finally some sense prevailed.

The government really wants to put away this guy.
I suspect that he has some knowledge of their inner secrets.

The charge against hm is so ludicrous, that I wonder if there are other
charges yet to come.

They tried to bring Hammie into the Courts on this matter, but Hammie
slip the noose.

When a government is behavig like this, one can fairly guess that
there is more to come.

Just watch me …the next to be charged is Lincoln Lewis.

Remembah what I said…just watch me!

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William J
on October 10th, 2008 9:51 am

Finally.

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SUPERERRO
on October 10th, 2008 10:19 am

IT IS ABOUT TIME! The ‘ACTUS REUS’ was never by Hinckson; it is and always was on the hands of this ruling cabal. “We shall overcome.”

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Countryman_eh
on October 10th, 2008 10:33 am

Watch this Guy, he is not all that of a saint that people think he is, I hope the authorities keep an close eye on him and his movements. I do believe this guy is under minding the Government, I might be wrong buy lets follow his record “Past, Present and Future”.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 1:33 pm:
Ya know “Countryman_eh”, Won’t it be a far better thing if we keep we eyes on the NATIONAL DEBT CLOCK of the USA and TORA BORA… also, if we cast a net to see how many “ARAPAIMAS” from de GUYANA JUNGLE de US DEA could catch in time for CHRISTMAS. VENEZUELA’S CHAVEZ must be smiling reading what you wrote.

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ONVERWAGT1on
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 3:06 pm:
Hey Countryman,What’s your point –eh?,this Govt.is already undermined with all those sidekicks that are allowed to roam G.T toting guns and drugs, what about those mis-fits who cannot even read and write properly moreso administrate.Mr. Hinckson is a very brilliant and intelligent man
He that is perfect cast the first stone.

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APEEPINU
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:31 pm:
Please,,,Please don’t try to incite anything here, a man is innocent until proven guilty, remember?. So please don’t start anything

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MR.WEST BANK
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 6:00 pm:
Like “You” know a thing or two about this man, Countryman

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Charriot
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 8:10 pm:
Countryman!!! Are we gonna keep an eye on the gun totting minister, who shoot at relatives for talking to his girl, Are we gonna keep an eye on the gov. for all the crookishness that’s pulling our nation down. How about we keep an eye on Roger Khan, make sure he does not enter Guyana without a security escort.
How about we keep an eye on the bank execs who are defrauding the institutions of needed funds. How about we keep an eye on the pay masters who orchestrate the payroll robberies. How about that? A@# H&%$

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Bevon Currie
on October 10th, 2008 10:46 am

Finally the course of justice prevail over political gerrymandering

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Richard Lewis
on October 10th, 2008 11:21 am

It is a pity that Guyana has not progressed beyond the “tit for tat” basis since it has been granted it’s independence from Britain. It is as if the brains of Guyanese who operate in the higher echelons of society are in recycle mode and cannot think of anyting other than what has happened before…brings to mind a movie in which the star was caught in a time warp and perpetually relived one particular day in his life.

The word progress in Guyana appears to have been redefined to mean “how far back in our conscious past can we go to recreate what was the norm at that time”. Problem is that our collective conscious minds seem to be able to go no further back than BURNHAM.

And then again there is the question of DEMOCRACY, the definition of which seems to have suffered the same faith as the word PROGRESS…but that’s another story.

Really sorry that you are caught up in this madness Mr. Hickson.

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guy123
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 1:20 pm:
Well said Richard Lewis,this man’s life was disrupted for no reason other than the paranoa that continue to plague those who refuse to accept that there is no conspiracy by a particular group of people,I hope that one day this madness will stop.and then we can all move on,then Guyana can begin to look like a part of the sane world!!!

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withavoice
on October 10th, 2008 11:29 am

SN is so full of it…….I posted my comments then I got an email saying someone respond……….now my comments is gone……why was I hitting the nail too hard?!?!

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bourdaman
on October 10th, 2008 11:52 am

In my view Hinckson being denied pretrial liberty is a clear sign of making sure that he’s punished, in the event that the government loose its case, which is weak in substance. What has happened to Hinckson is a kind of vindictiveness and warning to future political or civic leaders who would speak out against the government in any way, that they should choose their words carefully or else suffer like Hinckson. I believe that such tactics are repressive and leads to tyranny of the political powers and drive fear into hearts. The excuse for this kind of repression, many might say, ” Burnham did the very same thing”. Well, he was wrong back then and so are they now.

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ONVERWAGT1on
on October 10th, 2008 2:12 pm

To Oliver Hinckson and the defense team,I savor this phase of your continued effort in the cause of justice and freedom .Thanks to Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson and the HON. Justice William Ramlal for their ruling.

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birds
on October 10th, 2008 2:26 pm

Guyana Itolla is in charge - Its a pattern for many who speak out against this Government being punish without a fair trial.
Do you remember Ronald Waddle? Mark Benchop, now Hinckson may be next to come is Lewis.
Could you imagine when Magistrate Gilhuys laughing and make jokes while they denying bail to Mr Hinckson. Is this Justice?
A Minister of the Government pull a gun, fire of shots at a young man, hit him, Ran his vehicle after him what is the out come? And many like him walking the street who committed serious crime. Mr Hinckson please watch your back.
Opposition Political Parties when after Burnham for his politics -They did any thing and every thing to work against him. Where are those same people now to speak up on the wrong doing of this Government?

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Fulano de Tal
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 3:35 pm:
With regards to the “minister” & the young man they had an “out f court” settlement. As it relates to those who were giving Burnham (A TRUE VISIONARY & WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME) the time of his life, well, let’s say they are afraid to suffer the same fate as Ronald Waddell even though the ‘phantom’ does not exist

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Charlie Pinks
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 1:05 am:
It is illegal to have out of court settlements in criminal cases
george forde
on October 10th, 2008 3:07 pm

oliver please watch your back!

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ICON
on October 10th, 2008 3:33 pm

My advise to you Mr. Hinckson, is to head to the bushes and pick up where FINEMAN had left off and give them hell.

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SandHurst First
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 4:15 pm:
hahahahha Funny!

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 5:45 pm:
Hey ya “ICON” Are you outa ya wits or wuh - de man ought to be in de USA advising PRINCE (BLACKWATER USA) or even an adviser to “Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)”

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/dod/socsouth.htm

Don’t ya wanna know dat you and ya family can sleep safely at nights.

This is just meh military strategic “nickel” bet on de HALO Expert.

Quite sure dat you are not on de “cheap” side when it comes to bets.

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Kaieteur Gold
on October 10th, 2008 3:46 pm

WELL DONE WITH THE (DE) “AXING” STABROEK NEWS AND AS THE SAYINGS GO “WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE MUST BE GOOD FOR THE GANDER”; AND, “BUSH GO EARS” BUT ONE MAY FIND COMFORT IN THESE WORDS:

“Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”: from “FDR’s First Inaugural Address”

Read the rest of the article here:

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/

ALSO, REMEMBER THESE WORDS - “FOR YE SHALL KNOW THE “TRUTH” AND THE “TRUTH” SHALL MAKE THEE FREE”

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M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 7:54 pm:
That’s from the Gospel ascribed to John, but written & edited by other(s)

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Gtguru
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:04 pm:
Anfd the Congregation said Amem.

Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:59 pm:
Thanks for the observation “M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett” Got to remember also that the “HOLY BOOK” also said the following: “JUDGE NOT FOR YE SHALL NOT BE JUDGED”
Kaieteur Gold
on October 10th, 2008 3:49 pm

Oops: Correction: “GOT EARS” instead of “GO EARS”. Thank you.

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Rowe
on October 10th, 2008 7:24 pm

The law in Guyana seems to operate upside down ,you store guns and ammunition and you are set free or get station bail, but talk free and pay a million and face jail sentence. ………………..good job guys continue the good works some day all those on their heads will soon stand again on their feet. …….very lawless country…..sad affairs.

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birds
on October 10th, 2008 7:31 pm

Guyana Itolla is in charge - This is a pattern for many who speak out against this Government being punish without a fair trial.
Do you remember Ronald Waddle? Mark Benchop, now Hinckson may be next to come is Lewis.
Could you imagine when Magistrate Gilhuys laughing and make jokes while they denying bail to Mr Hinckson. Is this Justice?
A Minister of the Government pull a gun, fire of shots at a young man, hit him, Ran his vehicle after him what is the out come of this matter? Many like him walking the street who committed serious crime. Mr Hinckson please watch your back.
I recall Opposition Political Parties when after Burnham for his politics -They did any thing and every thing to work against him. Where are those same people now to speak up on the wrong doing of this Government?

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Charriot
on October 10th, 2008 8:13 pm

The governments is fearfull of Mr. Hinkson because of his credentials and capabilities. But I must say, if he wanted to utilize his abilities, he would have done so many years ago.

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 10th, 2008 9:42 pm:
The Guyana Government ought to stop its “POPPY SHOW” in that if one looks at the Military History of the Guyanese Soldier they will see that have always (except for a few bad apples) conducted themselves in a most professional manner and the Germans during WWII were aware of the capabilities of the “ALLIED FORCES” (comprising of British Guiana nationals) only too well; and, if it were a question of “R-A-C-E”; then, BRAZIL with the largest population of AFRICANS outside of AFRICA then it would have been “easy pickings” for the dominant AFRO-GUYANESE Military Forces. Against this background it is any wonder “who” will take responsibility for the reportedly “HUNDREDS” of Afro-Guyanese nationals killed in recent years; and, an abatement occurring only after approaches were made to the Caribbean Community, the British, American and Canadian Governments.

Guyana, your “slips” are showing!

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Charriot
on October 10th, 2008 8:18 pm

I wish Mr Hinkson the best, and hope the Jagdeo Gov. will stop with the foolishness. LEAVE THE MAN ALONE. STOP WASTING TAXPAYERS DOLLARS

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david pete
on October 10th, 2008 11:51 pm

Mr Hinckson b very, very careful
its funny how some dirty linens r being exposed and yet these ppl. r not pulling themselves 2gether.
but. time will tell
KEEP ON PRAYING WOMEN DON’T STOP
I’LL PITCH IN 2

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david pete
on October 10th, 2008 11:53 pm

PRAYER MOVES MOUNTAIN
THE GOD WE SERVE IS A MOUNTAIN MOVER

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JUAN Gabriel
on October 11th, 2008 1:33 am

“Those whom the Gods wish to destroy they first make mad”. May god grant Oliver the strength and wisdom to confound the regime. The day of reckoning will arrive for them like a thief in the night.

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genghis khan
on October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm

The laws of Guyana are applied when the poor and helpless commit acts that are contrary to the rule of law.
When the rich and influential break these very same laws they are allowed to get off scot free in most cases and with little or no punishment in others. For example, magistrate Gilhuys, after discharging a firearm at a police officer in the line of duty, he has still not been charged. This very magistrate must have put many persons in jail for having an unlicensed firearm in their possession. I can list many other instances.

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genghis khan
on October 11th, 2008 1:58 pm

Stabroek news why are you allowing so many comments that basically say the same as each other?

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Kaieteur Gold
In reply to the above comment on October 11th, 2008 4:51 pm:
So “genghis khan” in de NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - Now ya wanna tell Stabroek News what deh must allow and what deh must not allow leaving de people who are commenting on these articles whether or not deh comments get “axed” by Stabroek News even as de “internet” upholds de laws of freedom of expression. eh!

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Olav 173.68.215.51 not found
on October 16th, 2008 1:22 pm

If you can’t do the time, dont do the crime!

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Olav 173.68.215.51 not found
on October 16th, 2008 1:34 pm

Mr. Mandela would laugh at you Mr. H. Like Benschop, you’re just a big baby. What did they teach you at Sandhurst!

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