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US President-elect Donald Trump is two months away from being sworn in, but Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is already planning to engage the incoming Trump administration to counter what he considers to be “lies” that have been told on the Guyana Government. Mr. Jagdeo opened his weekly press conference at Freedom House this afternoon by […]
Venezuelan born Shaneeza Persaud is this year’s University of Guyana Valedictorian. Born to a Venezuelan mother and Guyanese father, Persaud completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at UG’s School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (SEBI). At the 58th Convocation ceremony this morning, Persaud spoke of her hardships in completing her degree. She explained that […]
The University of Guyana began its three days of graduation ceremonies today, with a call by President Irfaan Ali for graduates to remain in Guyana and assist in the building of the country. In his recorded remarks at this morning’s ceremony, the President said Guyana is in need of people that are trained and qualified. […]
A 37-year-old man from Rosignol, Berbice who was hired to transport just over $10 million from a cambio in Georgetown to a jewellery company in Berbice has been arrested after for allegedly stashing the cash for himself and claiming that he had been robbed. The Police said Paramdeo Victor turned up at the Mahaica Police […]
By Svetlana Marshall Canadian mining company – G-Mining Ventures Corporation – is aiming to produce 350,000 ounces of gold annually when its US$1.5 Billion Oko West Project begins operation in Guyana in 2027. The company, which has operations in Brazil, unveiled the Oko West Project during an education forum at the Pegasus Corporate Suites this […]
The Courtroom of the Acting Chief Magistrate will begin hearing oral arguments on the 9th December into the ongoing electoral fraud case. The case was recently transferred to the Acting Chief Magistrate after another Magistrate, who had begun hearing the matter, fell seriously ill and has proceeded on leave. At a Case Management Conference today, […]
A delegation from the Parliament of Guyana, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, is currently participating in the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Sydney, Australia, where global issues, including the need to preserve parliamentary democracy, are being discussed. The Guyanese delegation includes the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed worry over the rate at which the local Courts—specifically the Court of Appeal decisions—are being overturned by the Caribbean Court of Justice. During his weekly television programme, the Attorney General referenced the recent decision handed down by the CCJ in the Parliamentary Secretaries case. The CCJ overturned the Guyana […]
President Irfaan Ali has offered his congratulations to US President Elect, Donald Trump on his return to the White House. In a statement on Facebook, President Ali congratulated Trump and said Guyana looks forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen the already robust ties between Guyana and the US. Guyana and […]
In expressing deep concern over the recent armed robbery and abduction at a GGMC Checkpoint in Bush Mouth, South Rupununi, the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) said the incident raises extreme alarm regarding the safety and security of Wapichan communities, particularly those near the Marudi mining area. The Council said Wapichan people not engaged in […]
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