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CCJ dismisses Mohameds’ appeal in challenge to extradition proceedings

The Caribbean Court of Justice this afternoon dismissed an appeal filed by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed in the extradition hearings that they are facing, essentially clearing the way for the hearings to continue before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. The Mohameds had appealed the decision of the local High Court and […]

Attorney General lays blame for ferry tragedy at feet of Captain and others charged as “primary offenders”

Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, has joined the Director of Public Prosecutions in defending the 72 murder charges filed against the Captain and a Crew member of the ill-fated MV Barima ferry along with the Goods Superintendent at the Transport and Harbours Department. The three men were charged on Tuesday and remanded to prison. Appearing on […]

Government introduces Bill to curb online betting and tighten regulations around gambling shops

The Government of Guyana has tabled the revised Gaming Authority Bill, as it moves to tighten regulations and reform taxation to curb the rise of gambling activities. The legislation seeks to tighten the regulation of gaming activities through betting shops and mobile applications. In recent years, the Government has been pointing to the negative effects […]

Captain and two others slapped with 72 murder charges in MV Barima tragedy; Attorney sees effort to cloud Commission of Inquiry

The Guyana Police Force this morning filed 72 murder charges against the rescued Captain and a crew member from the MV Barima ferry tragedy, along with the Loading Superintendent from the Transport and Harbours Department. The three men, 40-year-old Kevin Price, 42-year-old Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and 33-year-old Delon Granderson appeared in Court this morning and […]