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Attorney Anil Nandlall has had a change of mind and is now indicating that he will no longer file an appeal of the Chief Justice’s ruling in the house to house and election date matters. The Chief Justice ruled on Wednesday that the ongoing house-to-house registration exercise was not illegal and she also ruled that […]
The Education Ministry has announced that 73% of the students who wrote the CSEC examinations this year have recorded grade 1 to 3 passes in five or more subjects. Education Minister Nicolette Henry announced the results yesterday afternoon and said Guyana’s pass rate is higher than the 64% regional pass rate recorded by the Caribbean […]
Chief Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire this afternoon ruled that the ongoing house-to-house registration exercise is not illegal and is not unconstitutional. However, she also indicated that there is no residency requirement for registration. The Chief Justice also ruled that the Court cannot set a date or timeline by which elections should be held. The applicant, Christopher […]
Finance Minister Winston Jordan presented the government’s mid-year report to the media this morning and it shows a 4% growth rate in the economy. Minister Jordan told reporters that the improved performance was fueled by growth in a number of sectors. He said for the entire 2019, the economy is now expected to see growth […]
On the same day that he was celebrating his 66th birthday, a U.S national found himself being arrested after being busted with cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. According to sources, Roderick Andrew Chase was preparing to board a New York-bound Caribbean Airlines flight when he was nabbed with the cocaine in the sole of […]
A love triangle that ended in death, has now resulted in a man having to face the Courts on a murder charge. 50-year-old farmer, Monroe Lawrence, is accused of using an arrow and bow to kill his wife’s alleged lover. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Pius Earnest. The incident occurred in the Rupununi […]
The passenger of a Swift taxi service car who allegedly stabbed the driver to death during a row over the taxi fare, has been charged for murder. 48-year-old Kwayana Fernandes appeared in Court this morning and was charged for the murder of taxi driver Owen Lynch. The accused was not required to enter a plea […]
The People’s Progressive Party brought out scores of its members this morning in a protest outside the Ministry of the Presidency, calling on President David Granger to name a date for elections. The President has said he will only name an election date when he has been advised by the Elections Commission of its readiness. […]
There has been another oil discovery offshore Guyana, but this time, the discovery has been made in the Orinduik block by the Tullow Oil company. Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe made the announcement this morning. The drilling in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana has discovered oil in commercial quantities, according to […]
A Friday afternoon meeting between President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has been described by both sides as positive. The meeting between the two leaders addressed a number of issues related to early elections. The President said both sides were able to put forward their concerns and issues. “I will continue to abide […]
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