Former Magistates among several others charged for breaching COVID-19 protocols in Berbice

Two former Magistrates Aare among six persons charged today charged for breaching Covid-19 restrictions in Berbice.

Former Magistrate and Co-founder for the Federal United Party (FEDUP) Chandra Sohan; former Magistrate and President of the New Amsterdam Rotary Club Charlyn Artiga; Attorney at Law Ramesh Rajkumar; past President of the Rotary Club and contractor Rafeek Kassim; New Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Wainwright McIntosh; and businessman Kris Jagdeo are alleged to have breached the COVID-19 restrictions on July 29, in East Canje.

They all plead not guilty to the charges and were released on self bail. They would make their next Court appearance at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on August 20.