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The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has announced the appointment of Lorena Solórzano Salazar as the IDB’s new Representative in Guyana. Her appointment took effect on April 1, 2023. In a statement, the IDB said Salazar, who is a citizen of Ecuador, holds a master’s degree in business administration from IDE Business School and […]
Elections Commissioner Desmond Trotman has accused his fellow Commissioner Clement Rohee, of attempting to discredit who he considers to be, “the most qualified” candidate for the post of Deputy Chief Elections Officer (DCEO). However, according to Commissioner Rohee, it is Trotman who is being mischievous. On Monday, Mr. Trotman told reporters that during the process […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with its Small Business Bureau, hosted a procurement training workshop today for small businesses across the country. As part of the programme, small business owners were updated on the procurement laws and processes when bidding for government contracts, and other services. The training served as a […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its judgement on the preliminary objections raised by Venezuela in the border controversy case that was filed by Guyana this week. Although Venezuela, questioned the jurisdiction of the Court to hear and determine the border matter, it asked the very Court to throw out Guyana’s […]
The Executive Chairman of the Working People’s Alliance, Tacuma Ogunseye appeared in Court this morning and was charged with one count of attempting to excite racial hostility. After listening to the Prosecution’s case, the presiding Magistrate at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court granted bail in the sum of $100,000. The Prosecution objected to bail, but Mr […]
WPA Executive Chairman and longtime political activist, Tacuma Ogunseye is expected in Court as early as today, to face incitement charges after spending the weekend behind bars. Mr. Ogunseye turned himself over to investigators on Friday morning, one day after a wanted bulletin was issued for his arrest. Once in custody, he exercised his right […]
Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine, has announced that he will not be running for a City Council seat in the upcoming Local Government Elections, as he has already served five years on the Council. However, he pointed out that he will remain active in politics as a member of the People’s National Congress. “I will […]
President Irfaan Ali today assured that the government will be moving “very soon” to constitute the Public Service Commission, which will ultimately pave the way for the appointment of members to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The absence of a Judicial Service Commission has led to non-appointment of Judges. During a Press Conference today at […]
A 52-year-old man from C’ Field, Sophia is in Police custody after being busted with more than 35 pounds of marijuana in his possession. A Police report said the man and another man were spotted by the Police at around 6:35 this morning walking towards the old New Amsterdam ferry stelling with multiple bags in […]
Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Cathy Hughes believes the move by the Guyana Police Force to arrest the Chairman of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Tacuma Ogunseye over statements he made at a political meeting, marks another sad day in the history of Guyana. While staying clear of addressing the controversial statements made […]
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