–for ‘Chiney Mon’ murder

THE Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of a fisherman who was allegedly killed by his fellow co-worker was concluded on Monday before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates Court.

Sharif Bacchus, called “Chokadag” of Fifth Street, Albouystown, was committed to stand trial at the next practicable sitting of the High Court in Georgetown.
Bacchus is accused of murdering Chan Wong, called “Chiney Mon”, on July 20, 2017 at the Meadow Bank wharf.

According to reports, the two men knew each other, as they’d worked together as fishermen at the wharf. But on the day in question, an argument ensued between them and Bacchus allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Wong.

Wong collapsed after being injured and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.