Laurette remanded

Lambert Laurette, the two-time escaped convict who surrendered to police on Friday October 3, after three weeks on the run, will have to wait until next week for his case to be heard.

Presiding over the Supreme Court on Monday October 6, Chief Justice Vivekanand Alleear remanded Laurette in custody at the Long Island Prison until October 14, when the case against him will be presented.

A press communique from the police indicated that in addition to the offence associated with escaping from prison, Laurette has also been implicated in a series of thefts that occurred while he was at large.

Shop fined R100,000 for overpricing

The Supreme Court of Seychelles yesterday imposed a fine of R100,000 on Continental Stores Pty Ltd, represented by Gonzalves Morin, on two counts of displaying for sale articles above the controlled price.

The articles in question were displayed at a price 100% above the controlled price.

The fine is to be paid within two months. Failure to do so will result in 6 months' imprisonment on each count.

In passing sentence, Chief Justice Vivekanand Alleear took into account the fact that Continental Stores Pty Ltd had no previous record and had pleaded guilty to both counts.

Two months for criminal trespass

A young man from Baie Lazare was on Monday October 6,  sentenced to two months' imprisonment for the offence of criminal trespass.

The man is expected to reappear before the Court on October 16 to face theft charges filed against him.                       

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