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The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) has withdrawn and discontinued its contempt proceedings against a number of Government officials over their failure to comply with an order of court in relation to the remittance of union dues of teachers. The GTU’s case stemmed from a judgment by High Court Judge, Justice Sandil Kissoon who had ordered […]
Almost three years after Guyana launched its first bidding round for 14 of its offshore oil blocks, the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has indicated that the Government is closer to signing a total of four Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) with some of the companies that were successful in the auction. In late 2023, […]
More than a week after 146.9 pounds of cocaine was discovered stashed in a unit load device at the Cheddi Jagan Airport, Timehri, the investigations are ongoing with no suspect in custody. An airport worker who was initially held for questioning was released without any charges being filed against him. The cocaine was about to […]
The arrest of Guyana-born, Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement for allegedly being in the United States illegally, triggered protests by scores of residents and supporters in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Homeland Security Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, confirmed the arrest of Roberts on Friday, Sept. 26. The official […]
One day after he was busted with 32 pounds of cocaine in a backpack, Charity, Essequibo resident, Alfred Andrew Paul, admitted to drug trafficking and has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. He has also been fined $22.2 million. Paul appeared at the Suddie Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he immediately pleaded guilty to […]
By Svetlana Marshall The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) wants a complete overhaul of Guyana’s security system, arguing that with the country transitioning into a petro-state, it is imperative for the Security Sector to be equipped to address existing, new and emerging threats. Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds, at a press conference […]
Justice Gino Persaud has set a October 31, 2025 date to hand down his ruling in the civil case brought by Businessman and Leader of the WIN party, Azruddin Mohamed, against the Guyana Revenue Authority challenging the GRA’s decision to make moves to seize his luxury vehicles. In one of the matters, the Tax Authority […]
Police investigators are probing the shooting death of 29-year-old Kaneville, East Bank Demerara resident, Lakeram Persaud during a hunting trip with a group of friends. Persaud’s friend, 64-year-old Rockie Blackman has been arrested over the fatal shooting incident. A Police statement explained that on Saturday morning, Persaud and Blackman along with two other friends went […]
Two brothers are in custody in South Rupununi, accused of stabbing their sister’s reputed husband to death after the man refused their request to borrow his motorcycle. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in the village of Maruranau in the South Rupununi. The dead man has been identified as 27-year-old Assis Joel. His wife’s brothers, […]
As the Alliance For Change (AFC) seeks to re-establish itself in the country’s political sphere, the party today turned its attention to the Guyana Elections Commission, and pointed out that the country’s electoral body continues to fail the electorate by refusing to implement critical reforms that will guarantee free and fair elections in Guyana. The […]
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