A 28-year-old porter, Jairaj Singh, from Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been sentenced to three months in prison after being found guilty of dangerous driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
In a separate case, Navindra Latchman, also known as “Rocky,” a 28-year-old taxi driver from Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was granted bail in the sum of $400,000, after he was charged with malicious damage to property.
Jairaj Singh was charged under Section 36 (1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02 for dangerous driving.
The incident, which took place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, on the Little Alliance Public Road, Essequibo Coast, also involved two victims: Devon Hardy, a 27-year-old taxi driver from Richmond, Essequibo Coast, and Bridgemohan Persaud, a 47-year-old contractor from Dry Shore, Essequibo Coast.
Singh appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he was found guilty and sentenced to three months imprisonment.
Charged: Jairaj Singh
Additionally, he was convicted for driving an uninsured motor vehicle under Section 3 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Insurance Third Party Risk Act, Chapter 51:03. For this offence, he was fined $25,000, with a default sentence of one month in prison if the fine is not paid. His licence to drive was also disqualified for 12 months.
In the separate matter, Navindra Latchman was charged with malicious damage to property, after allegedly causing damage to a Nissan Tiida motor car valued at $2.4 million. The vehicle is owned by Cleedon Mercurius, and the offence reportedly occurred on November 19, 2024, in Henrietta, Essequibo Coast.
Latchman appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty, and was granted$400,000 bail. The case has been adjourned to April 1, for disclosure of statements.
