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CCJ President says direct talks in Guyana’s top judicial appointments issue were not driven by any political or other preference

The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Justice Winston Anderson this afternoon admitted having direct talks with President Irfaan Ali and then Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, about the substantive appointment of a Chancellor and Chief Justice in Guyana late last year. Looking back on the issue, he now says he believes he should have […]

APNU MPs complain of persons facing “state victimization” over MV Barima protest action

APNU Members of Parliament, Juretha Fernandes and Sherod Duncan reported today that they have received complaints from persons who have been engaged in protest action over the MV Barima tragedy that they have found themselves being victimized by the state. At a Press Conference today, MP Fernandes said one of the protesters recently complained of […]

Welfare of Firefighters being given great attention -says Fire Chief

Chief Fire Officer, Gregrory Wickham, has responded to claims made by Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, over the state of the Fire Service Headquarters and poor treatment of Fire Officers. Earlier this week, the Opposition Leader said he has received complaints from numerous Fire Officers about the lavatory and other facilities at the Fire Service headquarters […]

Regional Education Ministers set sight on improving performance in Mathematics and pathways to skills development

The 52nd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development-Education is currently underway in Guyana, with its focus set on improving performance in Mathematics across the region, and strengthening pathways for skills development. The two-day meeting which will see the participation of Education Ministers and senior officials from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), […]

Amerindian Peoples Association maintaining call for accountability and justice for MV Barima tragedy

Intensifying calls for justice, and accountability, the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) returned to the picket line on Wednesday to build pressure on the Government to have the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar, removed from office in wake of the MV Barima tragedy. The peaceful […]

Bottled water manufacturers to pursue collaborative approach with Govt. to lower costs

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and representatives of the bottled water industry have agreed to pursue a collaborative public-private sector approach aimed at reducing the cost of bottled water. The move comes after the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) last week raised concerns about the Government’s move to get into the bottled- water industry. […]

Pilot transition programme for students with disabilities successfully concludes

A pilot transition education programme targeting children with disabilities concluded on a high note on Wednesday, with three of its participants successfully completing the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), and 41 learners with disabilities completing the one-year programme. Initiated by the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) in collaboration with the Ministry […]

OECS and Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations want immediate and urgent probe of CCJ email leak and claims made in emails

In a joint statement, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Bar Association and the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations, have issued a call for an immediate and thorough probe of the disclosure of the private emails between judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice, and an urgent investigation into the accusations made by the Judges in those […]

Family of two brothers still missing in MV Barima tragedy picket President’s office for answers and accountability

Relatives of the two Cort brothers – Neil and Kenrick Cort, who are among the more than 30 persons still missing at in the MV Barima ferry tragedy, picketed the Office of the President on Wednesday as they intensified calls for justice, accountability and the salvaging of the sunken vessel. The two brothers, who operated […]