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Opposition Leader calls on Government to discontinue appeal of ruling in EPA/Exxon case

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, today urged the Government of Guyana to reconsider its position to appeal the recent High Court ruling of Justice Sandil Kissoon, who ordered the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) to issue an Enforcement Notice to Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) and its parent company, Exxon Mobil to ensure it provides […]

Two remanded to jail for attacking and beating Police Officer

Two men who were caught on camera attacking and assaulting a Police Officer on Friday were charged and remanded to jail today. 30-year-old construction worker, Kessee Edwards, was the first to appear in Court this morning. He was charged with the offences of dangerous driving, operating an uncertified motor vehicle, failing to Comply with Police […]

Ramjattan blasts Government over appeal of High Court ruling against Exxon and EPA

Leader of the Alliance For Change, (AFC) Khemraj Ramjattan has fired off at the Government over its decision to appeal the recent High Court ruling which mandated ExxonMobil and its subsidiaries to provide unlimited insurance coverage. Last week High Court Judge, Sandil Kissoon ordered the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) to issue an Enforcement Notice to […]

Government to appeal ruling which ordered EPA to enforce liability clause on Exxon

The Guyana Government has announced that it will be challenging the decision of High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon, who on Wednesday ordered the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) to issue an Enforcement Notice to Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) and its parent company, Exxon Mobil to ensure it provides unlimited insurance coverage to safeguard […]

APNU files Court action to put hold on Local Elections over allegations of nomination fraud

Chairman of the A Partnership of National Unity and Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton today announced that the APNU has filed Court action to postpone or altogether stop the local government elections scheduled for 12th June, amid allegations of fraud, concerns the party have with the Guyana Elections Commission, the current voters list and other issues. […]