Government and Opposition likely to restart regular engagement as former US President, Jimmy Carter intervenes

-by Kurt Campbell- Stalled talks between the Government and the Opposition on several matters of national importance may now move ahead following the intervention of former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo told media operatives at Parliament today that President David Granger has now committed to leading those talks himself. […]

“Zipper” freed of drug trafficking charge over insufficient evidence

Businessman and former murder accused, 57-year-old, Andre Gomes aka “Zipper” walked out of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court a free man today after a drug trafficking case that was brought against him was dismissed for insufficient evidence. In dismissing the case, Magistrate Leron Daly said the evidence provided by Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit […]

Police and Public Service Commissions to be sworn in soon following consultations between President and Opposition Leader

 President David Granger met this morning and consulted with Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo at State House on the appointment of the Public Service Commission and the Police Service Commission. The lives of both Commissions ended several months ago and recommendations have since been put forward for new members. The President had his Minister […]