Anderson Cyril, a 28-year-old food vendor from Lot 362 Tabatinga, Lethem, was granted bail in the sum of $400,000 on Monday, December 2, 2024, on an armed robbery charge. The bail was granted by Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court.
Cyril was arrested on November 10, 2024, in connection with the alleged robbery under-arms. He appeared before Magistrate Chandan, where he was not required to plead to the charge.

Initially, bail was denied, and Cyril was remanded to prison pending further proceedings. However, following arguments made by Cyril’s defence attorney, Bernard Da Silva, the court reconsidered the decision.
Attorney Da Silva cited several grounds in support of Cyril’s bail application, including the absence of the prosecution’s file and the lack of a clear trial date.

Da Silva argued that the prosecution was unable to confirm when statements would be disclosed and highlighted the potential for prolonged delays in the case.
He further noted that Cyril is entitled to a fair hearing within a reasonable time under Article 144 of the Constitution of Guyana, which presumes the defendant’s innocence until proven guilty.

Da Silva also emphasised Cyril’s strong ties to the community, including a pregnant wife and a minor daughter, and argued that he posed no flight risk.

Despite objections from the prosecution, who raised concerns over the seriousness of the charge, Magistrate Chandan ruled in favour of granting bail.

Cyril was also ordered to report to the Lethem Police Station every week as part of the bail conditions. The matter has been adjourned until later this month, for report.