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President Irfaan Ali today said that discussions are continuing with neighboring Suriname over that country’s imposition of fees for the use of the Corentyne river. Last week, Guyana protested the move by Suriname, stating that it represents a troubling development that has implications for economic activities and the long-standing arrangements between Guyana and Suriname. The […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced that the Government will be moving to review the Public Procurement processes, the Procurement Act and the standard form contracts that are currently being used in the public sector. He said the move is in a bid to provide greater cover to the Government in the event of non-compliance […]
As Trinidad and Tobago continues to heap pressure on CARICOM over the reappointment of Dr Carla Barnett as Secretary General of the regional body, President Irfaan Ali today said he is standing by the decision to reappoint Dr. Barnett. On the sidelines of an event this morning at the headquarters of the Guyana Defence Force, […]
42-year-old Berbice resident, Rajesh Bookram, has been sentenced to four years in prison and fined $27 Million after he was found guilty of trafficking 66 pounds of marijuana. Mookram was busted in November 2025 at Sandaka Creek, Corentyne in Berbice. According to a report from CANU, the man was intercepted by CANU agents carrying out […]
Established by William Stuart Cameron and his cousin, Charles Edward Shepherd, on April 4, 1901, the Cameron and Shepherd Law Firm has not only stood the test of time, but has demonstrated an ability to adapt to the changing legal landscape while serving with excellence. On Saturday, the distinguished Guyanese law firm celebrated 125 years […]
A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of 7-year-old, Issabella Dabadial this afternoon confirmed that the young girl died by manual strangulation. The child’s mother, 26-year-old Sarah Shivpersaud, remains under police guard in hospital and is likely to face the murder charge for her own daughter’s death. The woman allegedly murdered the young child by […]
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad- Bissessar, is once again expressing concern and calling for a full explanation of the reappointment of the CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, saying the issue must be fully addressed. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has rejected Dr. Barnett’s reappointment. In a statement overnight, Persad-Bissessar […]
An Assistant Superintendent of Police is under investigation by the Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility after he was captured on camera while off duty, threatening to take the life of another man during a confrontation. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said it has taken note of the video, which is circulating on […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has issued a call on the Government of Guyana to suspend all talks with Suriname on the development of the Corentyne River Bridge, in wake of Suriname’s move to institute charges for the use of the Corentyne River. In a statement, the GCCI said as a nation, […]
A Ministerial delegation from Belize has described Demerara Distillers Limited’s multimillion dollar state-of-the art dairy farm at Moblissa as “a visionary, innovative, environmentally sound and community conscious initiative.” The delegation recently concluded an official visit to Guyana. Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet, toured the facility located along […]
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