Politics

“Sleeping” Policeman files $5Million lawsuit against Government Advisor who video recorded him while asleep

Police Constable Kelon Gilbert, who was recorded and had his image posted across social media when he fell asleep while performing security functions at the home of Government Advisor Harry Gill has filed a lawsuit against the Government official. Gilbert is claiming $5 million for emotional distress and violation of his rights. He accused the […]

170 low-cost homes to be built in Great Diamond in coming months

As the Ministry of Housing prepares for the international building expo which opens this weekend, the government has announced that it will be moving into the East Bank Demerara community of Great Diamond soon to begin the construction of 170 low-income houses. In a statement, the Department of Public Information indicated that seventeen contractors will […]

Privileges Committee recommends suspension of eight Opposition MPs over protest and removal of Mace; Opposition rejects report

The Parliamentary Committee of Privileges has completed its report on the protest in the National Assembly during the reading of the Natural Resource Fund Bill and the removal of the Speaker’s Mace and is recommending the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament. While the Committee of Privileges is made up of both members of […]