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President dismisses Transparency International’s latest report on corruption in Guyana as “politically biased”

One day after Transparency International released its latest report on corruption and stated that in Guyana, state capture by economic and political elites fosters misappropriation of resources, illicit enrichment and environmental crime, President Irfaan Ali has dismissed the report as “politically biased”. The international report stated that although Guyana has created anti-corruption institutions and laws, […]

91-year-old man rescued from burning house on Durban Street

A 91-year-old man was rescued from his burning house this morning and is being treated in hospital for smoke inhalation. The elderly man was alone at home when neighbours raised an alarm after noticing smoke and fire in a section of the building. Persons rushed into the house to assist the elderly man, Herbert Gaskin, […]

Transparency International rates Guyana’s corruption law enforcement very low, as dissenting voices face more attacks

Transparency International is out with its latest international report on public corruption. The report has found that in Guyana, “state capture by economic and political elites fosters misappropriation of resources, illicit enrichment and environmental crime”. According to the report, although Guyana has created anti-corruption institutions and laws, transparency and law enforcement are very low, and […]

Azruddin Mohamed denies claims of sexual assault of teen girl; Family sees accusations as political hit job

Prominent Businessman and philanthropist, Azruddin Mohamed has completely denied claims of sexual abuse of a teenage girl and said he is open to a full investigation of the claims by local and international investigators. The claims first surfaced on Monday night in an interview of the young lady that was conducted by social media commentator, […]