Move to challenge COI compensation in Court is a risk – Attorneys

The call for persons awarded compensation by the Linden Commission of Inquiry during the July 18th protest in the mining town to challenge the amounts awarded in the Courts could lead to them receiving nothing This sentiment was expressed by Attorney-at-Law Peter Hugh and was echoed by his colleague, Latchmi Rahamat. During a television programme on More...

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By NCN News On Monday, March 11th, 2013
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Legal experts chide “piece-meal” media reports on Linden COI report

  Legal experts have expressed disappointment in what can be termed as “piece-meal” media reports and the opposition’s selective emphasis on sections of the Linden Commission of Inquiry final report. Attorney-at-Law More...

By NCN News On Friday, March 8th, 2013
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Government will not second judge Linden COI compensatory awards – AG

Attorney General Anil Nandlall says he will not second judge the compensatory awards made by the Linden Commission of Inquiry. Minister Nandlall comments came as some are advancing arguments that the compensation More...

By NCN News On Thursday, February 28th, 2013
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“It is finish and justice is served” – Linden COI Commissioner

“It is finish and justice is served:” were the words of Commissioner of the Linden Commission of Inquiry,   Lensley Wolfe as he presented the commission’s final report to President Donald Ramotar at his More...

By NCN News On Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
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Linden COI final report presentation on schedule

The final report of the Linden Commission of Inquiry will be presented to President Donald Ramotar tomorrow Feburary 28. All the international commissioners are reported to have returned for the long awaited and More...

By NCN News On Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
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Over $18M in compensation requested at Linden COI hearing

The Linden Commission of inquiry will present its final report on the schedule date of February 28. This is according to Chairman of the Commission Justice, Lesley Wolfe, who told NCN in an exclusive interview More...

By NCN News On Monday, January 28th, 2013
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Update: Linden Commission of Inquiry resumes

The sitting of Linden Commission of Inquiry has resumed addressing issues surrounding the Linden protest on July 18, 2012, which left three persons dead and others injured. This second sitting will see individuals More...

By NCN News On Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
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Linden COI reconvenes on Monday January 28

The Linden Commission of Inquiry will reconvene sitting on Monday January 28. This will see commissioners and attorneys representing individuals and companies seeking compensation finalising such issues. The international More...

By NCN News On Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
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Linden COI Report to be submitted in February

The Linden Commission of Inquiry Report will now be submitted one month later that the January 2013 deadline given by government. The commission will however return in January to work out compensation for those More...

By NCN News On Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
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Police not responsible for compensating injured Lindeners – Lawyer

Lawyer for the Guyana Police Force at the Linden Commission of Inquiry, Peter Hugh says the force is not responsible for compensation to any of the Linden protesters who were injured or killed on July 18, since More...