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The Government of Guyana has condemned the unilateral bombing by the Israel Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, which took place just one mile from the Guyana Embassy. Israel has defended its actions by claiming it was targeting Hamas leaders in the country. But the Government of Guyana described the act as violent and a flagrant […]
By Svetlana Marshall International Observers of the recently concluded elections have found that decision-making at the level of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) remains heavily influenced by politicians, thereby diminishing the public’s trust in the institution. The European Union (EU), The Carter Center, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organization of American […]
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has overturned a decision by Magistrate Delon Bess to dismiss three charges against convicted fraudster Dave Rajeshwar Persaud. Magistrate Bess had dismissed the three criminal charges brought against Persaud in the Diamond Magistrates’ Court after the Prosecutors for the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) were a no-show during the […]
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has stated that while last Monday’s elections were peaceful, they fell short of being free and fair. In a statement today, the GHRA said while international election observer missions have commended Guyanese citizens and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting the 2025 elections free from violence, fear, and […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has promised increased investments and development in Indigenous villages to push sustainability and self determination, even as he reminded of the progress made in pushing hinterland development in the last five years. Speaking at a cultural event to mark the launch of Amerindian Heritage month on Monday evening, the Prime Minister […]
A 28-year-old construction worker from Coomacka in Region 10 has been remanded to jail for the murder of 49-year-old US-based Guyanese businessman, Courtney Evans. The incident took place on the 31st August in Coomacka at the beach front. The name of the accused has been given as Joel Harding. Harding appeared in Court on Monday […]
President Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons could meet as early as this weekend to advance discussions on the construction of the US$236 million Corentyne River Bridge. President Ali made the disclosure on Monday, hours after he had met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melvin Bouva at State House. At the […]
Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, has rejected claims that the incoming Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have been colluding with the Nicolas Maduro Government to compromise Guyana’s security. The Irfaan Ali Administration, in the lead up to the September 1 Elections, attempted the link the Mohameds, […]
Dogged by allegations of corruption, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration is promising to establish a dedicated Anti-Corruption Unit. President Irfaan Ali made the announcement shortly after taking the oath of office at State House on Sunday. The President said he intends to continue transforming the country with a heavy focus on improving the public […]
44-year-old Kitty resident and gold miner, Junior Anthony Greaves, was remanded to prison on the 26th August after he was busted with 26.7 pounds of cocaine at the Eugene F. Correia Airport at Ogle on the 24th August. The Guyana Police Force only released information about the arrest and Court appearance on the 8th September, […]
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