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Witness sinks Munga murder trial

Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable and co-accused Mad Rhymes walk free in the Home Circuit Court as the prosecution's case collapses during trial.

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FeatureJamaica Information Service

Chevening Scholar Intends to Contribute to Policy Development

Sayeed Bernard, attorney-at-law and 2024 Chevening Scholar, shares his journey from Cheesefield, St. Catherine to pursuing a Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of London — and his vision to strengthen Jamaica's justice system and policy development.

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ProfileJamaica Observer

Sayeed Bernard Proves All Goals Are Achievable With Smart Work

Sayeed Bernard reflects on the financial hardships and sacrifices his mother made to see him through law school, after being called to the Jamaican Bar — a milestone proving that with determination and smart work, every goal is within reach.

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Case CoverageJamaica Star

Murder Accused 'Shakka' Walks Free on $1M Bail

Attorney-at-law Sayeed Bernard secures a successful bail application for Junior Brown, granted $1,000,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court after surrendering to police following threats on his life.

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Case CoverageJamaica Gleaner

Gagged: Court Imposes Restrictions in High-Profile Firearm Case

Sayeed Bernard, alongside King's Counsel Peter Champagnie and Richard Lynch, represents music producer Jahvel 'Jahvy Ambassador' Morrison, who was granted $1.5M bail in the Gun Court following the Big Wall Carnival afterparty shooting incident.

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CommentaryJamaica Gleaner

Rethink the Mandatory Minimum for Imitation Firearms

In this commentary, Sayeed Bernard argues that the 15-year mandatory minimum sentence for imitation firearm possession under Jamaica's 2022 Firearms Act removes judicial discretion and risks disproportionate punishment — calling for reform that balances strength with fairness.

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Case CoverageJamaica Observer

More Lawyers Blast Conditions at Corporate Area Police Lock-Ups

Sayeed Bernard joins fellow attorneys in condemning the inhumane conditions at Corporate Area police lock-ups, calling for urgent reform to safeguard the dignity and rights of detainees awaiting court.

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Case CoverageJamaica Star

Cops Found Not Guilty of Triple Shooting 13 Years Ago

Two policemen charged in the controversial shooting deaths of three Westmoreland men over a decade ago walk free after a jury is directed to return not-guilty verdicts in the high-profile Supreme Court trial.

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FeatureJamaica Gleaner

Chevening Scholar Sayeed Bernard Eyes Strengthened Governance

Sayeed Bernard shares his vision for strengthening governance and public policy in Jamaica after being awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue a Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of London.

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Case CoverageJamaica Gleaner

Jury Frees Man of Multiple Sex Offences

Sayeed Bernard secures an acquittal in the Supreme Court for a client charged with indecent assault, grievous sexual assault, and rape, after the jury returns a verdict of not guilty following a trial before Justice Sonia Bertram Linton.

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Sports LawJamaica Gleaner

Tracey Cries Foul

Sayeed Bernard, representing two-time 100m national champion Tyquendo Tracey, challenges the JAAA's indefinite adjournment of his disciplinary hearing — arguing it leaves the athlete in professional limbo.

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FeatureJN Foundation

Historic Chevening/JN Oliver F. Clarke Scholarship Awarded

The British High Commission and Jamaica National Group mark a milestone with the inaugural Chevening/JN Oliver F. Clarke Scholarship, presented at the 2024 Chevening reception alongside this year's cohort of 13 Jamaican scholars — including Sayeed Bernard.

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