Politics

Parties, groups and independent candidates receive approvals for upcoming LGE

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has granted approval for some 46 political parties, voluntary groups and individuals to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud, has notified the parties, voluntary groups and individuals that their titles, symbols and candidates have been […]

GTUC General Secretary wants public hearings on National Intelligence Bill

The General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis has issued a call for the Special Parliamentary Select Committee to hold public hearings into the proposed establishment of the National Intelligence Agency and the National Intelligence Bill. The National Intelligence and Security Agency Bill was presented to the National Assembly last Monday […]

GPSU hammers Government on treatment of public servants and political interference in public service

On this Labour Day, the Guyana Public Service Union is demanding that the Government respects the rule of law, be inclusive, desist from its discriminatory posture and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes. According to the GPSU, workers must remain unified to stand against challenges that are being thrown at them by the government. “The […]

Caribbean Legal Community must shape up to meet technological age and new frontiers of electronic justice

With technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence, changing the legal landscape across the world, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Judge, Justice Winston Anderson believes that in facing the new frontiers of electronic justice, the legal profession has two options, it can pivot or perish. Justice Anderson made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at […]