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Attorney General predicts Mohameds’ CCJ appeal will fall flat

Attorney General, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, this afternoon said the CCJ’s orders that were handed down this morning as it prepares to hear the Appeals by the Mohameds in the extradition matter, did not come as a surprise. Although the State opposed both Applications by the Mohameds, who were seeking special leave to appeal the […]

Guyanese manufacturing companies deliver critical components for Hammerhead FPSO vessel

Two Guyanese manufacturers today delivered critical components for the Hammerhead Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is being seen as an indication of the growing capability of Guyana’s manufacturing sector to meet global offshore standards. The companies – Asequith Guyana Inc. and Asian Sealand Offshore and Marine Inc. (ASOM) – fabricated the structural […]

Government to go after assets and properties linked to criminal activities -says AG Nandlall

The Government is laying the groundwork to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in properties, assets and monies linked to criminal activities, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced. Speaking during his weekly “Issues In the News” programme, Mr. Nandlall announced that the move is to deter criminal activities and also forms part of Government’s broader […]

UK names new British High Commissioner to Guyana

The British Government has named longtime foreign service officer, Joseph Fisher, as its new High Commissioner to Guyana and CARICOM. Mr. Fisher will also serve as the Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. He is replacing High Commissioner Jane Miller, who recently retired after completing her tour of duty in Guyana. The new High […]

Mohameds extradition case adjourned to April 7 after Azruddin Mohamed’s dengue diagnosis

The Mohameds extradition hearing faced another delay today after the Court was informed of businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed being diagnosed with Dengue fever, and therefore being unable to attend the hearing. The Court summoned Dr. Kawal Dalip, who was listed on the medical document provided to the Court after the Prosecution raised some […]

CARICOM to send humanitarian aid and other supplies to Cuba

CARICOM has announced that Regional Governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, following a decision announced by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew at the recent CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts/Nevis. The announcement comes as Cuba is experiencing its worst economic and humanitarian crisis in 67 years, marked by […]

Guyana in talks with US and other partners on monitoring and protection of Guyana’s airspace and EEZ

The Government of Guyana is in talks with the United States and other partners about the establishment of an integrated system that would help to protect the country’s airspace and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The discussions are taking place against the backdrop of the continuous use of international waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of […]

Demerara Bank receives praise for new branch at Beterverwaghting ECD

President Irfaan Ali hailed the local banking sector on Monday as Demerara Bank expanded its service with the opening of a new branch at Beterverwaghting on the East Coast Demerara. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the new branch, the President said commercial banks in Guyana continue to rise to meet various financial […]