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The Guyana Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that it is disputing more than US$65M in declared expenses from the ExxonMobil in its second cost audit. It had already disputed US$214M from the first audit. The second audit, which examined costs incurred between 2018 and 2020, reviewed US$7.2 billion in declared expenses. […]
Three men from Amelia’s Ward in Linden were charged on Wednesday over the armed robbery of a Chinese Supermarket in the same Amelia’s Ward area. The three accused, 19-year-old Muhamad Bakker, 28-year-old Javon LaFluer and 19-year-old Elijah Gilkes appeared at the Linden Magistrates’ Court where the charge of robbery under arms was read to them. […]
Two men were injured after being attacked and shot last evening in the Sophia area. Police investigators are probing the incident. The two injured men have been identified as Andra Stewart and Lidj Grant. They told investigators that they were on their motorcycles at around 9:45 last night heading north in A Field Sophia, when […]
Executive Member of A New and United Guyana (ANUG) Kian Jabour took the stand today as the Election Fraud trial continued. During his testimony, Jabour recounted the chaos that erupted at the GECOM Command Centre during the 2020 elections. He testified about the door of the Office of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission […]
Demerara Bank Limited has announced that it has slashed its interest rate on mortgages to 5% on loans up to $30 million. In a statement, Demerara Bank said its revised offering which applies exclusively to residential loans, is designed to make homeownership more accessible and affordable. The Bank has also introduced several fee waivers and […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, is not too happy with the criticism that the Government is facing over the passage of the Oil Pollution Prevention Bill, which was passed in the National Assembly last Friday. The Opposition has argued that the Bill needs to provide clearer mechanisms for compensating those affected by oil spills, especially marginalized […]
President Irfaan Ali today downplayed the proposal by the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton for the Acting Chancellor and the Acting Chief Justice to be confirmed in their positions, telling reporters that the process of appointing officers to the top two judicial posts is clearly outlined in the Constitution. For a Chancellor and Chief […]
By Svetlana Marshall Five Justices of Appeal were sworn in today by President Irfaan Ali. The President said it was a necessary move to strengthen the country’s judicial framework and reduce the case load at the Court of Appeal. Those who took the oath of office today were Justice Navendra Singh, Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice […]
Amerindian communities across the country are set to receive more than $4 Billion in payout this year from the Government from the sale of carbon credits to the Hess Corporation. Addressing indigenous leaders at the ongoing National Toshaos Conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said the payment represents about 21% of the resources from sale of […]
In an effort to address the high costs of air travel to the hinterland regions, the Government has announced that it is currently looking at the possibility of a state-run air service operating in the hinterland communities. Speaking this afternoon at the National Toshaos Conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo admitted that air travel to the […]
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