Contempt trial of GBTI directors begins

The trial of the eight members of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Bank for Trade Industry (GBTI), for allegedly failing to comply with a court order, commenced yesterday.

Those charged are Robin Stoby, Senior Counsel, who is also Chair-man of the Board; Shaleeza Shaw, acting Chief Executive Officer of GBTI; Edward Anand Beharry, who is the Chairman of Edward Beharry and Sons Ltd; Suresh Beharry, who is the Vice-Chairman of Edward Beharry and Sons Ltd; Richard Isava, who is an investment banker; Carlton James; Basil Mahadeo and Kathryn Eytle-McLean.