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Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has stated that she believes Guyana’s Ambassador to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has the skills and experience needed for the UN Secretary General job. The Barbadian Prime Minister offered her support for Rodrigues-Birkett’s candidacy as she addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday. “At a moment […]
The Government of Guyana is silent on reports that the United States intends to use its veto powers on the United Nations Security Council to block the nomination of Guyana’s Ambassador to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett from the UN Secretary General job. The New York times is reporting that the United States has opposed the […]
While indicating that Guyana has already rejected a number of persons submitted by the US Government for resettlement as part of the third-country deportee agreement, the US Ambassador to Guyana has revealed that the agreement runs for two years. Under the agreement, the US will provide US$7.8 million to assist with the resettling of those […]
After a week of controversy surrounding his reported destruction of his personal diary and two notebooks containing critical information regarding his handling of the Mohameds’ extradition case, Head of the Special Branch Unit of the Guyana Police Force, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, today told the Court that the books “shredded” and “burnt” earlier in January […]
Attorney General, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall has made it clear that Judicial Officers, inclusive of Magistrates, will not be allowed to be unaccountable to the public they serve, declaring that their conduct can be detrimental to the administration of justice, if they are not behaving in the manner that he or she should. On his […]
During the first six months of this year, Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 33.3% with the non-oil economy growing by an estimated 10.1%, President Irfaan Ali disclosed during a press conference on Monday. He said the economy is now projected to grow by 20.8% by the end of 2026, and the non-oil economy […]
Even as the Opposition and human rights groups in Guyana press for more information on the agreement that Guyana has signed with the US to accept third-country deportees, President Irfaan Ali has assured that Guyana maintains full control over the agreement with the United States. He is also assuring that Guyana could at anytime reject […]
Stating clearly that the Court will not take orders from persons inside or outside of the Courtroom, Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman today warned against rushing the extradition proceedings involving the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. She also cautioned Special Prosecutor, Glen Hanoman, who had complained about the length of […]
Discussions have begun between the Ministry of Housing and squatters in the Riverview, Ruimveldt area over their eventual relocation. A number of living structures have been built along the shore of the river. On Tuesday, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, visited the area along with the Director of Community Development, Gladwin Charles, and other technical […]
The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) today opened bids submitted by companies interested in salvaging the MV Barima, a source close to the process told News Source. Salvage firms were invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to retrieve the vessel, which sank off the Essequibo Coast on July 18, 2026, claiming the […]
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