A 25-year-old miner from the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. The charge is laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.
On Wednesday, he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court via Zoom, where the indictable charge was presented to him. He was not required to enter a plea.
The court granted him bail of $200,000 with specific conditions, which include prohibiting any interaction or communication with the victim. Additionally, he is required to report to the Mahdia Police Station on the last Friday of every month.
The matter has been adjourned to Thursday, January 29, 2026, for further proceedings.
