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Fuel boat in GUYOIL import scandal still detained

The Panamanian registered fuel tanker which brought in over 1 million gallons of heavy fuel in a controversial arrangement between an importer and some officials of the state-owned Guyoil, remains in the custody of the Guyana Revenue Authority. The tanker was detained by the revenue collection agency after it arrived in Guyana’s waters and was […]

Longtime Protocol Adviser Vic Persaud has died

Longtime Protocol Adviser to the President Vic Persaud passed away after a period of illness. Persaud served every Executive President of Guyana dating back to late President Forbes Burnham and up to recently President Irfaan Ali. In a statement, President Irfaan Ali remembered Persaud as an institution within Guyana’s public service. The President said Mr. […]

Taxi driver to face High Court trial over dragging death

The taxi driver who is accused of murdering a young father over a $700 debt, was this morning committed to stand trial at the High Court in Demerara for the capital offence. 28-year-old Kester Lewis was initially charged last December for manslaughter related to the death of 29-year-old David Barclay. However, the DPP later advised […]

PAHO highlights Guyana COVID surge in latest report

In its latest report highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the Americas, the Pan American Health Organisation has highlighted the situation in Guyana as worrying. According to PAHO, while the number of cases are falling in Brazil, Guyana and Bolivia which border Brazil are both experiencing a surge in new cases. The organisation has noted […]

Opposition meets consultants on electoral reform and warns about Govt. interference

Days after Opposition Leader Joe Harmon expressed concerns over recent announcements of planned reforms of the Guyana Elections Commission, (GECOM) and requested a meeting with the team spearheading the efforts, the International Republican Institute, (IRI) team met today with the Opposition Leader and his team. The IRI team comprised its Resident Director, Dorota Ryzy and […]