Prosecutor given more time to hand over statements for Westford, Cummings trial

The trial of former minister in the PPP/C administration Dr Jennifer Westford and her former aide Margaret Cummings, for the alleged theft of over $600 million from the government, will commence after statements are handed over next week.

Police prosecutor Vishnu Hunte yesterday asked the court for more time to get the statements in order so that he could deliver the file to the defence team.

The prosecution had previously asked for