Chief Justice, the Hon. Sir James Astwood at the monthly Supreme Court arraignment session, where his trial date was set for January 18.

He has been charged with the premeditated murder of German visitor Antja Herkommer on April 16, and is represented by Mr. Tim Marshall.

Burgess, who exhibited no emotion during yesterday's hearing, will be remanded in custody until his trial.

Also appearing in court was a Southampton man accused of raping a Warwick woman last December. He entered a plea of not guilty.

The man, who grinned throughout the proceedings, told the court he needed a new lawyer because he no longer wanted the services of Mr. Philip Perinchief.

The Chief Justice told him that his trial date would stand, whether he was ready or not, and expressed his irritation with defendants who "keep switching from one lawyer to another''.

"Don't come up here trying to pull any nonsense on me,'' the Chief Justice warned.

The man was granted an extension on his $1,500 bail, with like surety, until his trial on November 30.

David Mark Trott, who stands accused of burglary and indecent assault, had his bail extended until his November 30 trial.

Also appearing was Terry Lee Pitt, who has denied possessing a flick-knife and wounding Wesley Leroy Tucker with intent to do grievous bodily harm on March 8. His $1,000 bail was extended until his November 16 trial. He is represented by Mr. Richard Hector.

Warren Rosewald Darrell pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis, but denied he intended to supply it to others.

The Chief Justice reminded him that he could not change his plea again before his trial on December 7. Darrell has no legal representation.

Randolph Anthony Davis, who is also charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply, will have his day in court on November 23. Davis, who is represented by Mr. Hector, had his bail extended.

Drug charges were also laid against Kingsley Owen Young. He faces two charges, conspiracy to import a banned drug and handling an illegal drug with intent to supply.

Mr. Archibald Warner represents Young, who will stand trial on November 23.

Solicitor General Mr. Barry Meade appeared for the Attorney General.