Farmer granted 150k bail for attempted murder
October 16 2026
A 54-year-old farmer from Quarrie Village, Central Rupununi, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an alleged attack on another farmer in the community.
Richard Marare was charged on Wednesday, October 14, over the alleged attempted murder of a 47-year-old farmer on August 26, 2026.
Marare was arrested on Tuesday, October 13, and subsequently brought before Magistrate Nikkisha Logan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court.
The charge, laid under Section 104 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, was read to him. He was not required to plead to the indictable offence.
He was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 and is expected to return to court on November 6, 2026.
