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The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public Works has quietly wrested away a total of 22 streets in the City of Georgetown from under the control of the Georgetown City Council, making them all Public Roads and thereby falling directly under the Public Works Ministry. The move was gazetted as Ministerial Orders on […]
In a statement early this morning, President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana has formally lodged a protest with the Government of Suriname after receiving reports that the authorities in Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River. The President said the move is particularly affecting timber and quarry operators, adding that […]
The Ministry of Finance was forced to come out today and explain that the online portal for registration and update of information for the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant is still under development and testing. The Finance Ministry issued a statement this afternoon indicating that the formal launch of the portal will be announced […]
By Svetlana Marshall The high-level discussions between President Irfaan Ali and U.S Special Envoy Kristi Noem during her brief visit to Guyana on Tuesday centered largely on the fight to combat the trafficking of narcotics in Guyana and by extension in the Latin America and Caribbean Region, US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot has disclosed. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice this morning granted a stay on the ongoing extradition proceedings against businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, as it has set the 21st April 2026 as the date when it will hear the appeals filed by the Mohameds. The stay order effectively pauses the ongoing extradition matter before Principal Magistrate Judy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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