A 32-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his colleague, Imran “Shut Pon Shoulder” Kadir, a labourer, who was found dead in his yard on Sunday morning.

Emanuel Ramsammy, also known as “Joel,” of King Street, Belvedere, Corentyne, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday where he was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which alleges that between November 1 and 2, 2025, he murdered Kadir, also of Belvedere.

Ramsammy, who was unrepresented, stood quietly in the dock as the charge was read to him. The matter has since been transferred to the Albion Magistrate’s Court, where it will come up again on November 18.

Police Prosecutor Sergeant Garfield Edwards informed the court that the file is not yet complete, and requested two weeks to have it finalised.

The accused was remanded to prison pending the continuation of the proceedings.

Kadir, a 56-year-old labourer, was found lying motionless in his yard at Belvedere, Corentyne, on the morning of November 2. Police investigations revealed that he and the accused were reportedly consuming alcohol together when an argument ensued, leading to the fatal beating.

A bloodstained piece of wood believed to be the murder weapon was recovered near the scene. Ramsammy was subsequently arrested by ranks from the Albion Police Station.

The killing had sent shockwaves through the quiet Belvedere community, with residents describing both men as familiar drinking buddies.