(Kaieteur News) A 27-year-old resident of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, Ormyous Vieira was on Thursday charged with the murder of 32-year-old gold miner Ceton Courtman.

Vieira appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrates’ Court. He was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge and was remanded to prison. The matter was adjourned to 17th August,2026, for continuation of report and disclosure.

Reacting to the swift legal proceedings, Courtman’s family told Kaieteur News that the charge brings a small sense of relief, calling it “a step forward” in their pursuit of justice.