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The government is defending the appointment of a Ministerial Council of Legal Advisors for Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams SC. On Thursday, State Minister Joseph Harmon explained that the five persons selected, which includes retired Judges, had volunteered their services. But he also confirmed that while the team of advisors will […]
President David Granger will participate in the upcoming Arabic Islamic American Summit along with other world leaders to discuss security partnerships to counter and prevent the growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism around the world. United States President, Donald Trump is also expected to attend the Summit, State Minister Joseph Harmon announced on Thursday. […]
The Public Health Ministry is looking at the development of a comprehensive strategic plan to address the state of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDS), in Guyana, especially cancer. Guyana has been recording a high rate of cancer diagnosis over the past several years. Between 2003 and 2012, the country recorded 6, 518 cancer cases and that […]
An international oil expert, hired by the Government of Guyana as a consultant, has declared that it may not be feasible for Guyana to invest in an oil refinery. Guyana is currently preparing for major oil production by 2020, and there have been calls for the country to invest in an oil refinery of its own. […]
Three months after the gunning down of footballer, Paul Daniels, the alleged assailant appeared in court and was hit with the indictable murder charge. Costello Housing Scheme resident, Alvin Jones aka “Hot Skull”, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge as he appeared in court today. It is alleged that […]
Guyanese are being reminded that there are still safeguards against injustices caused by maladministration. The reminder came from the President as Justice Winston Patterson was sworn in as the country’s new Ombudsman. Justice Patterson, a retired Judge, replaces the late Justice Winston Moore. President David Granger administered the Oath during a simple ceremony at State House […]
While recommitting to ensuring the protection of judicial independence, President David Granger on Wednesday presided over the swearing in of two female Jurists as Court of Appeal Judges. Chief Justice (ag), Roxanne GeorgeWiltshire and Justice Dawn Gregory-Barnes took their Oath of Office at State House in the presence of other senior government functionaries, the Chancellor […]
The Guyana Police Force has indicated that it is probing an alleged pirate attack in the Corentyne river which occurred on Tuesday and is combing the Corentyne River for the body of the boat captain who is feared drowned. The boat captain and his two-man crew, were reportedly attacked and robbed of their catch and a […]
President David Granger on Wednesday laid to rest the controversy involving Attorney General, Senior Counsel Basil Williams and High Court Judge, Justice Franklyn Holder, saying that he sees no reason why the Attorney General should offer an apology to the Judge. “If the Judge felt that his [the Attorney General’s] behaviour was contemptuous he knew […]
Justice Winston Patterson, is to be appointed as the new Ombudsman. He replaces Justice Winston Moore, who passed away last year. This morning, President David Granger consulted with Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo on the appointment and the Opposition Leader offered no objections. In a brief telephone interview with News Source after the meeting, Mr. Jagdeo […]
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