CCJ hears arguments in Toolsie Persaud, govt land dispute

– lawyers to make written submissions in 14 days

The long-running dispute between government and Toolsie Persaud involving land at Liliendaal came up for hearing before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday in a lengthy session.

Sir Fenton Ramsahoye SC appearing for the appellant, Tooslie Persaud led the charge with his submissions followed by Senior Counsel Sase Narain, Ashton Chase and Rex McKay; Attorney-at-law Neil Boston and Attorney General Doodnauth Singh, for the respondents in the case. Andrew James Investment Limited, Shivlochine Singh and the AG are the named respondents.