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Attorney General gripes over slow movement of Mohameds’ extradition matter in Magistrates’ Court

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has once again expressed his grave concern over the pace of the Extradition Case against Businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. In an interview with reporters at the High Court today, the Attorney General said while […]

ExxonMobil to pump US$100M to boost STEM education in Guyana in major investment

International Oil giant ExxonMobil, will be pumping US$100 Million to boost training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Darren Woods during an engagement at State House on Monday night. During his remarks, Mr. Woods noted that Guyana’s oil and gas development offshore must […]

High Court throws out most of Mohameds’ challenge to Fugitive Offenders’ Act; But finds inconsistency with one Section

Acting Chief Justice Navendra Singh today ruled that while a section of the Fugitive Offenders Act is inconsistent with the Constitution of Guyana, other sections of the Act challenged by Guyanese Businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, are not unconstitutional. The Mohameds have been indicted in the US over allegations of mail and wire fraud, and […]

President reminds national pride is non-negotiable; Hails Guyana as thriving Republic

As Guyana celebrates its 56th Republic Anniversary today, President Irfaan Ali is urging citizens to showcase and demonstrate their national pride. In an address to the nation at the Republic Flag Raising Ceremony last evening at the Parliament building, the President reminded that national pride is non-negotiable for every Guyanese. “That weight of national pride […]

Guyana accepted into International Consortium for Court Excellence

Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, has welcomed Guyana’s acceptance into the International Consortium for Court Excellence (ICCE), noting that the milestone affirms the Judiciary’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. The ICCE is an international network of Courts and organisations dedicated to promoting excellence in Judicial administration through the International Framework […]

PNCR to conduct public education exercises to contradict “rewriting” of Forbes Burnham’s legacy

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, has announced that the party will be conducting public education exercises to contradict the narrative seeking to rewrite the contributions of its Founder Leader and late President of Guyana, Forbes Burnham. The party recently commemorated the 103rd Birth anniversary of its late Leader at his final […]

Over 35 pounds marijuana found in Lombard Street operation

Police investigators in Georgetown have arrested a 45-year-old man following the discovery of 35.6 pounds of marijuana during an operation in the city. The Police said the bust took place on Thursday during an intelligence led operation in Lombard Street. According to the Police, during a search of the 45-year-old suspect, the investigators found a […]