President Granger saddened by passing of Magda Pollard, AA, CCH

President David Granger has expressed his sadness at the death of Magda Lois Muriel Pollard, AA, CCH, former Principal of the Carnegie School of Home Economics and Women’s Affairs Officer at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. In a statement, the President said Magda Pollard was born in 1931 at Buxton, East Coast Demerara and she […]

CCJ quiz GECOM’s Attorney on Commission’s unpreparedness to host elections within three months

The issue of GECOM’s preparedness to host elections within three months following the passage of a no-confidence motion came up for questioning before the Caribbean Court of Justice today, as the Court heard oral arguments in the appeal of the no-confidence cases. The Attorney representing the Guyana Elections Commission, Senior Counsel Stanley Marcus, was grilled […]

Fly Jamaica loses operating certificate

If Fly Jamaica decides to return to the friendly skies, the airline will have to seek new operating certification. The Jamaican Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the operating certificate for the Guyanese owned airline. The Head of Jamaica’s Civil Aviation Authority, Nari Singh was quoted by Jamaica’s RJR News as saying that the action was […]

Former PM’s son facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting Police Officer and refusing breathalyzer test

The son of former Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, found himself in Court again today, this time facing several charges related to allegedly pointing a gun at Police officers and driving under the influence of alcohol. 38-year-old Samuel Hinds Jr. appeared in Court this morning before Magistrate Clive Nurse and pleaded not guilty to the charges. […]

Policeman dies after beating from colleague; Investigation launched

The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Police Lance Corporal. The Policeman, Carlos Alleyne, died at the Georgetown Hospital over the weekend after an alleged beating by a Police sergeant. The beating incident reportedly took place at the Police Constabulary headquarters. According to reports, the young Policeman was […]

37 cases listed to be heard in new Sexual Offenses Court in Berbice

Since the opening of the first Sexual Offences Court in Georgetown in 2017, 53 cases have found their way through the Court. Of the 53 cases, there were 33 convictions and 20 acquittals. Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Cummings-Edwards made those revelations on Tuesday during the opening of Sexual Offenses Court in Berbice. She […]

Guyana and EU commit to continued good relations

President David Granger has lauded the cooperation between Guyana and the European Union and has indicated that Guyana attaches the highest priority to the relations with the EU. Speaking at an event on Tuesday evening to celebrate Europe Day, the President said the EU has been a valued partner in human and economic development, particularly […]