Prosecution sought to link Mohameds to criminal enterprises in Venezuela, US and Middle East during bail hearing; Attorneys reject claims

When the extradition request hearing for Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed got underway today, the Prosecuting Attorneys accused the father and son of being part of an international criminal enterprise with links to Venezuela, the United States and the Middle East. The Government of the United States of America has submitted an application to the Guyanese […]

Norton ignores President’s request for agreement on appointment of substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice

On his last working day as Opposition Leader, PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton today said he will not be offering his support for the confirmation of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice. Last Friday, President Irfaan Ali last wrote to the outgoing Opposition Leader seeking his agreement for Justice Roxane George to be appointed as […]

BREAKING: Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed arrested after US request for extradition

Billionaire businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were both arrested in Georgetown on Friday following an extradition request from the United States. The younger Mohamed, Azruddin Mohamed, was arrested just outside the Guyana Revenue Authority office on Smyth Street in Georgetown on Friday morning. He was handcuffed and arrested after being surrounded two van loads of […]

Customers complain of lengthy shipping delays with Q-Trex shipping; Company commits to resolving issue

A number of customers of the shipping company, Q-Trex International, are accusing the Canadian-based shipping company of not being transparent with its operations, having experienced extensive delays. Some customers have complained about waiting for as long as five months to uplift their barrels and parcels which were shipped from Canada to Guyana. Standing outside of […]

Republic Bank and Demerara Bank both report over $8 Billion in after-tax profits

Both Republic Bank Guyana Limited and Demerara Bank Limited have each recorded just over $8 Billion in after tax profits. In highlighting Republic Bank’s audited financial statement for the year ending September 30, 2025, the Bank’s Chairman Nigel Baptiste said that throughout the year, Republic Bank continued to build on its strategic plans, which delivered […]