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Members of the Guyana Bar Association are lobbying for tighter security for judicial officials, following the home invasion and brutal beating of a Judge and her family on Thursday. The Association in a statement on Friday said its members are both shocked and saddened at the brutal attack on Land Court Judge, Nicola Pierre and […]
(Sun Sentinel) When Sonny Ramdeo embezzled at least $21.4 million from his employer, he didn’t blow the money on fancy cars and waterfront homes. Instead, federal prosecutors said Ramdeo, 38, envisioned himself as the next Sir Richard Branson — with a bandit twist — and used his ill-gotten gains to set up a charter airline […]
The Ministry of Education on Friday presented awards to the top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The award ceremony was held at the Princess Hotel and was well attended by parents, teachers, Regional Education Officers, and senior functionaries of the Ministry. The simple ceremony celebrated the achievements of the students and […]
President David Granger has called on the newly elected Regional Chairpersons and their deputies to be regional leaders and not “party chairmen”. On Friday, the officials were sworn in before President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency. Those sworn in as Regional Chairpersons are: Brentnol Ashley, Region One; Devanand Ramdatt, Region Two; Julius A […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is not happy with the change of government in Guyana and believes that Guyana’s new President, retired Brigadier David Granger, has come to office to provoke Venezuela and divide the Caribbean. In a wide ranging interview with TeleSUR English TV network in Caracas on Thursday, Mr. Maduro complained of the position taken […]
One of Guyana’s best known hangout bars and creole restaurants is getting ready to close down its operations after nearly 23 years in operation. The Jerries food franchise owned and operated by Guyanese Jerry Bacchus will wrap up business over the next few weeks as the owner has become frustrated and exhausted with maintaining the […]
Regional carrier LIAT will from next week begin its direct service between the Ogle International Airport and Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport. The new service begins on July 15 with four direct flights per week between the two destinations. According to a statement from the Ogle Airport, LIAT’s new schedule will now include evening flights between […]
The government has reacted with grave concern to Chief Justice Ian Chang’s ruling which has squashed the presidential two term limit. The administration has now expressed fears over the impact the ruling could have on the reforms which occurred during the 1999 – 2001 period, even while the PPP was in office. To this end, […]
The National Assembly on Thursday, July 9, 2015, passed the Former Presidents (Benefits and Facilities) Amendment Bill 2015, effectively trimming the quantum and unlimited benefits currently enjoyed by former Presidents. The Bill was unanimously supported by the government members in the absence of the opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic, which is still to take up […]
Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang has squashed the two term presidential limit which the Guyana Constitution currently provides for, paving the way for a person who has already served for two terms as President to run for the Presidency again unless the ruling is appealed or a referendum takes place. Former President Bharrat Jagdeo who […]
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