Politics

Attorney General gripes over slow movement of Mohameds’ extradition matter in Magistrates’ Court

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has once again expressed his grave concern over the pace of the Extradition Case against Businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. In an interview with reporters at the High Court today, the Attorney General said while […]

ExxonMobil to pump US$100M to boost STEM education in Guyana in major investment

International Oil giant ExxonMobil, will be pumping US$100 Million to boost training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Darren Woods during an engagement at State House on Monday night. During his remarks, Mr. Woods noted that Guyana’s oil and gas development offshore must […]

High Court throws out most of Mohameds’ challenge to Fugitive Offenders’ Act; But finds inconsistency with one Section

Acting Chief Justice Navendra Singh today ruled that while a section of the Fugitive Offenders Act is inconsistent with the Constitution of Guyana, other sections of the Act challenged by Guyanese Businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, are not unconstitutional. The Mohameds have been indicted in the US over allegations of mail and wire fraud, and […]

President reminds national pride is non-negotiable; Hails Guyana as thriving Republic

As Guyana celebrates its 56th Republic Anniversary today, President Irfaan Ali is urging citizens to showcase and demonstrate their national pride. In an address to the nation at the Republic Flag Raising Ceremony last evening at the Parliament building, the President reminded that national pride is non-negotiable for every Guyanese. “That weight of national pride […]

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 […]