Politics

Election Fraud case restarts as first witness is called and additional Prosecution and Defence Attorneys make appearance

The Election Fraud Case commenced this week for a second time, with the Prosecution presenting American Chamber of Commerce-Guyana (AMCHAM) Observer, Rosalinda Rasul as its first witness. The case has also seen prominent Attorney, Dr. Dexter Todd, joining the defense team and another prominent Attorney, Latchie Rahamat joining the Prosecution. Rasul took the stand on […]

Trade barriers, free movement of nationals and climate change top Guyana’s agenda at CARICOM meeting in Barbados

President Irfaan Ali is in Barbados for the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, which opens this evening. In a statement, the President said the Guyana delegation intends to raise a number of issues at the meeting, which includes the slothful removal of trade barriers across the region. He said “this meeting is also looking at […]

Gas-to-Energy project faces further delays and now likely to come on-stream in early 2026

By Svetlana Marshall The US$2 Billion Gas-to-Energy Project, which includes a 300MW Power Plant and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility at Wales, will face additional delays, according to Government Consultant, Winston Brassington disclosed today. As he addressed oil and gas experts and industry leaders at the Guyana Energy Conference this morning, Mr. Brassington explained that […]

Plea Bargaining Act now in force in Guyana -says AG Nandlall

The Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Act is now in force, and Attorney General Anil Nandlall is hoping that the public will offer its support to advance the legislation. Mr. Nandlall who piloted the legislation last year, noted that the new Act will enhance judicial efficiency and save significant judicial resources. Speaking during […]

Vice President expresses dissatisfaction with management of Government projects by Public Works Ministry

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed his dissatisfaction over the management of Government projects by the Ministry of Public Works, saying that thousands of citizens continue to be discomforted daily because of poor planning by the Ministry. Bishop Juan Edghill serves as the Minister of Public Works, and he is assisted in the Ministry by […]

Dominican Republic expresses interest in oil exploration offshore Berbice

The Government of the Dominican Republic has expressed its interest in exploring Guyana’s Berbice offshore oil block, as well as developing a potential new refinery and urea plant, President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced on Tuesday. Speaking during the opening of the Guyana Energy Conference at the Marriott Hotel, the Dominican Republic President […]

PNCR Calls for ramping up of security and defence arrangements along Guyana/Venezuela border

While offering praise to the members of the Guyana Defence Force who defended themselves and Guyana’s territory when they came under fire from armed men on the Venezuelan side of the Cuyuni river, the opposition People’s National Congress Reform today called on the Government to urgently review and ramp up Guyana’s security and defence arrangements […]

Former Colombian President praises Guyana’s move to develop energy resources while remaining environmentally friendly

Former President of Colombia, Ivan Duque sees Guyana as not just an “energy powerhouse”, but also a “green superpower”. He made the comment while speaking at the opening of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo at the Marriott Hotel. The former Colombian President said with vast rainforest, low deforestation rates and a wealth […]