SEON RAJGOPAUL, 29, called “Bumps”, who, allegedly killed Nickosie Vankenie, 24, during an argument over a bottle of Guiness Stout, was committed to stand trial at the next convenient sitting of Berbice Assizes.

The ruling was made by Magistrate Peter Hugh at the New Amsterdam Court on Wednesday.

The magistrate, addressing the defendant, said: “Your case get throw over to High Court. The judge and jury will determine the case.”

Rajgopaul of Pope Street, New Amsterdam, remains on $300, 000 bail. He was represented by Sasha Roberts.

On July 3, Vankenie was stabbed during an argument over a bottle of Guiness Stout at “Choby” Hangout, Patrick Dam, Plantation Mount Sinai, commonly referred to as Angoy’s Avenue in New Amsterdam.

He succumbed to his injuries at the New Amsterdam Hospital just before 08:00hrs, two days after undergoing a nine-hour emergency surgery.

His injuries which included a stab wound to his jugular vein stemmed from an argument with the suspect.

According to information received, it was after 21:00 hrs on Friday when the now deceased, along with friends, was liming at the popular spot which continues to defy the curfew guidelines.

The now deceased had paid for a bottle of Guiness but had stepped away from the counter before being served. It was during this time that the suspect apparently picked up the alcoholic beverage. An argument and a scuffle followed before Vankenie slumped to the ground.

He was rushed to the New Amsterdam hospital where he later died.