Politics

Guyana accepted into International Consortium for Court Excellence

Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, has welcomed Guyana’s acceptance into the International Consortium for Court Excellence (ICCE), noting that the milestone affirms the Judiciary’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. The ICCE is an international network of Courts and organisations dedicated to promoting excellence in Judicial administration through the International Framework […]

PNCR to conduct public education exercises to contradict “rewriting” of Forbes Burnham’s legacy

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, has announced that the party will be conducting public education exercises to contradict the narrative seeking to rewrite the contributions of its Founder Leader and late President of Guyana, Forbes Burnham. The party recently commemorated the 103rd Birth anniversary of its late Leader at his final […]

Delayed Gas-to-Energy project likely to be completed by year-end with full capacity by mid-2027

By Svetlana Marshall Government Consultant on the Gas-to-Energy project, Winston Brassington, has assured that the multi-billion dollar project at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara, will be completed by the end of 2026. However, he told the Guyana Energy Conference that the Power Plant, which forms a critical part of the project, will not […]

ONE Communications to invest US$25 Million to expand Fibre service and strengthen Mobile capacity

One Communications (Guyana) Inc. today announced that it will invest US$25 million this year to expand fibre connectivity, strengthen mobile capacity and enhance network resilience across the country. Addressing delegates at the Guyana Energy Conference, Chief Executive Officer of One Communications, Abraham Smith, said telecommunications infrastructure is a critical enabler of the country’s rapid economic […]

PM Phillips highlights plan to ensure growth of energy sector while balancing environmental protection

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips reiterated Guyana’s commitment to develop the country’s oil and gas sector in a way that will ensure growth of the sector and the country, while balancing environmental protection. During his address to the Guyana Energy Conference, the Prime Minister said Guyana’s energy transition is grounded in dual responsibility to ensure that […]

UNICEF and Canadian Government hand over maternal health equipment to Ministry of Health

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Canada have handed over a second batch of anthropometric and maternal health equipment to the Ministry of Health. The equipment was donated through UNICEF, with funding through the Canadian High Commission in Guyana. This second batch of equipment was valued at approximately CAD$170,000, bringing the […]

Ambassador restates US Government’s seriousness and commitment in seeking extradition of Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed

US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has reinforced the US Government’s position on seeking the extradition of billionaire father and son businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. In an interview with NewsRoom today, Ambassador Theriot said the US is 100% committed to seeing the process through and made it clear that the US Government does not […]

Prosecution in Mohameds extradition case ask Court for Paper Committal; Defence Attorneys object

Businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were at Court early this morning for the continuation of their extradition case before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman. At this morning’s hearing, the Attorneys for the Mohameds rejected a proposal by the Prosecution for the committal proceedings to be done now by paper committal, and not via Preliminary Inquiry (PI). […]