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Forensic and DNA reports from Indian Specialists among evidence submitted in Gas Station Bombing paper committal proceedings

Statements from Officials at the National Forensic Science University in India, and a DNA analysis report from the Center of Excellence in DNA Forensic in India were among the more than 110 statements tendered into evidence today, in addition to a number of recordings as the paper committal proceedings in the deadly October 2025 Gas […]

Former MP, Devin Sears freed of marijuana trafficking charge

The marijuana trafficking charge that was filed against former Member of Parliament, Devin Sears was dismissed today after the Court upheld a no-case submission made by Sears’ Attorneys, Nigel Hughes and Kishwana Jefford. Sears was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics in October 2025 after police found 310.71 kilograms of marijuana in a bus […]

Over 1000 recommendations received for Anti-bullying and Anti-violence policy for schools

More than 1,000 recommendations have been submitted to the Ministry of Education to assist in shaping the Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Policy for schools. The recommendations include key proposals calling for the establishment of anti-bullying clubs, the nurturing of peer advocates, increased and improved counseling services and stricter punishment like community service or withholding of the […]

Government somersaults on planned closed Sex Offenders Registry following public pushback; President instructs Bill be sent to Special Select Committee

The Government of Guyana somersaulted on its position on introducing a Closed Sex Offenders Registry this afternoon following major push back from the public. In a statement this afternoon that came hours after the Human Services Minister defended plans for a closed Sex Offenders Registry, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the President has instructed […]

Citibank eyes supporting Guyana’s development objectives with opening of Representative Office

By Svetlana Marshall With a global footprint and a physical presence in more than 90 countries, including 19 in Latin America and the Caribbean, Citibank of the United States believes it is ideally positioned to help Guyana to achieve its development objectives, with opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Two months ago, Citibank […]

ExxonMobil ready to increase daily oil production; Awaits Government approval

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Vice President and Business Services Manager, John Colling, on Tuesday, defended an application by the oil giant to increase oil production in the Stabroek Block, Offshore Guyana. With four Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSOs) in operation, the company is producing just over 900,000 barrels of oil per day. Exxon is hoping […]