Oliver Hinckson in Court
Terrorist charge PI, illegal gun, ammo charges continue
THE Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the charge of conspiracy to commit a terrorist act, against ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson, continued yesterday before Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys.
The 64-year-old Army veteran, of Lot 167 Meadow Brook Gardens, Georgetown, is alleged to have committed that crime last January 31.
He […]
Prosecution adjournment request denied, Hinckson case continues today
THE preliminary inquiry (PI) into the conspiracy to commit a terrorist act charge against ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson, resumed yesterday, with the first Prosecution witness continuing to testify.
After Michael Gordon, Editor-in-Chief of National Communications Network (NCN), concluded his testimony which he began last April 17, Police Inspector Robert Tyndall, prosecuting, requested an […]
Oliver Hinckson to return to Court April 11
THE cases against Ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson and other ex-soldier James Gibson, jointly charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, were once again called yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
On the last occasion, Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys had announced that he was recalling the warrant previously issued for Gibson and proceeding […]
Oliver Hinckson withdraws motion, bail quest again before magistrate
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Mr. Nigel Hughes yesterday, before Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, withdrew the motion he had filed in connection with a bail application for embattled ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson.
The lawyer told the judge the move was prompted by the action of Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys, who declined to consider the grant or […]
Let us live by the truth
WE note denials and statements being made relating to that 1 ½ hour meeting with Messrs Oliver Hinckson and Anil Nandalall, MP , Executive member of the Peoples Progress Party.
As one who experienced the prevarication of certain highly placed ‘gentlemen’, I plead that these two persons among others subject themselves to a lie detector […]
Remanded Oliver Hinckson continues bail quest today
EX-GUYANA Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson, mired in allegations of sedition and conspiracy to commit a terrorist act, was yesterday further remanded to prison when he made another appearance before Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys.
The 64-year-old Army veteran, of Lot 167 Meadow Brook Gardens, Georgetown, was given his next Court date as April 11.
The charges against […]
Government engagement with criminals only in court - Roger Luncheon
Georgetown, GINA, March 28, 2008Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon today told the media that Government has held a constant position with regards to engagements with criminals, which is that it would only be done in a court of law.
Dr Luncheon was at the time replying to a question posed to him by the media on […]
Attorney-at-Law Nandlall clears air on meeting with Hinckson
- has no authority to make presentation on behalf of President
ATTORNEY-at-Law Anil Nandlall yesterday clarified what he called misleading information being peddled by ex-soldier, Oliver Hinckson, in relation to a meeting between the two gentlemen.
“I want to say categorically that I have never met with Mr. Hinckson for and behalf of the […]
Bail for Oliver Hinckson if Prosecution not ready Monday - Magistrate Gilhuys
EMBATTLED ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson made another Court appearance yesterday, still facing charges of sedition and conspiracy to commit a terrorist act.
But the preliminary inquiry (PI) for the indictable cases did not begin and the 64-year-old veteran was further remanded to prison by Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys.
It is alleged that the accused, […]
Justice Jainarayan Singh recuses self from Oliver Hinckson case
JUSTICE Jainarayan Singh yesterday recused himself from hearing the bail application of former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson.