Backlog reduction exercise launched for Court of Appeal

The Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, has directed the Court of Appeal to embark on a backlog reduction exercise to clear over 2,000 appeals and applications that were filed between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2024. In a statement today, the Court said it is cognizant of the concern of litigants […]

APNU will not field any candidate for Opposition Leader’s election

Parliamentary Leader for A Partnership for National Unity, Dr. Terrence Campbell today made clear that his party will not field a Candidate for the position of Opposition Leader when the Speaker convenes the meeting for election of the Opposition Leader on Monday. He said it is expected that WIN Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, will emerge from […]

Guptar denies AG’s claim of cooperating with Italy; says Extradition case was won on merits

Dutch businessman, Vitesh Guptar, who won an extradition hearing back in 2024 after being found in Guyana, has indicated through his Attorney that he never struck any agreement with the Italian authorities causing the extradition request to be dropped. He denied the statement recently made by Attorney General Anil Nandlall that the extradition request was […]

Guyana and Japan exchange notes for $7.2 Billion concessional loan for water and sanitation project

Guyana and Japan have exchanged diplomatic notes on a G$7.2 Billion concessional loan from the Japanese Government to co-finance the Guyana Climate Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement Programme with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The multi-billion dollar project will see Japanese technologies being deployed to provide the residents of Diamond with safe water. The […]

One Communications transitions from copper to Fibre cables to offer improved service

The One Communications company has announced that it has been able to achieve a 50% overall reduction of its copper network, covering both landline and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services to improve connectivity and reduce vandalism-related disruptions. The company said the transition has contributed to fewer service outages, reduced incidents of theft, and stronger, more […]

GGMC shuts down illegal mining operation in Essequibo river; Mining manager charged over possession of just over 1 ounce of gold

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission has shut down a mining operation in the Essequibo river that it has found to be illegal. The GGMC has been working along with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Police Force to intensify efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Guyana Mining Act and Regulations. In […]