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The Guyana Government has announced that it will be challenging the decision of High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon, who on Wednesday ordered the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) to issue an Enforcement Notice to Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) and its parent company, Exxon Mobil to ensure it provides unlimited insurance coverage to safeguard […]
Chairman of the A Partnership of National Unity and Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton today announced that the APNU has filed Court action to postpone or altogether stop the local government elections scheduled for 12th June, amid allegations of fraud, concerns the party have with the Guyana Elections Commission, the current voters list and other issues. […]
In the past year, press freedom in Guyana has worsened and that has resulted in the country dropping 26 places on the press freedom index compiled by the international group, Reporters Without Borders. The report with the rankings was released on World Press Freedom Day, which was observed on Wednesday. The report assesses press freedom […]
An international arrest warrant has been issued for the Guyanese couple wanted for the murder of Guyana Police officer, Quincy Lewis. The two suspects, Thakurdial Samaroo and his wife Naqeeba Zahid Zafarali, are believed to be hiding out in the United States. This week, International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) issued the red notice arrest warrants […]
In a major decision, the High Court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue an Enforcement Notice, directing Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) which is a subsidiary of US-oil giant ExxonMobil, to provide the unlimited liability Parent Company Guarantee and the Environmental Liability Insurance within 30 days. The Court found that […]
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has accused the Government of attempting to set up a parallel organization that is intended to undermine the 78-year-old press association, and stifle press freedom in Guyana. In its World Press Freedom Day statement, the GPA said it is seeing renewed efforts by the sitting government to use its leverage […]
Months after local telecommunications and cable provider, E-net announced plans to expand its services to 4G/5G mobile services, the company has started the roll out of the service, with a “test drive” for potential customers. Enet, which boasts of being the only 100% locally owned telecommunications company and the newest mobile telecoms provider – has […]
Today is World Press Freedom Day and in a joint statement, the American, British Canadian and European Union representatives in Guyana reminded of the pivotal role that is played by the media and the need to protect freedom of the press in Guyana. The Western Diplomats in their statement said media workers should not be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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