Politics

CCJ rules PPP Candidates Vikash Ramkissoon and Sarah Browne can sit as Parliamentary Secretaries

The Caribbean Court of Justice has overturned decisions by the Guyana High Court and Court of Appeal, which rendered the sitting of two PPP Candidates as Parliamentary Secretaries in the National Assembly to be illegal. With the CCJ’s decision, the two Parliamentary Secretaries Vikash Ramkissoon and Sarah Browne, will be able to continue in their […]

Guyana not ready for electronic voting -says AG Nandlall

Declaring that the current electoral system has little room for error, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, has again shut down a suggestion by Opposition Commissioner at GECOM Vincent Alexander and the Opposition APNU+AFC for there to be a biometric system of voting as well as a clean voters’ list before the […]

International Law expert from Jamaica is newest Judge on the Carribean Court of Justice

The Caribbean Court of Justice has announced the appointment of International Law Expert and former University Lecturer, Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica as the newest Judge on the Caribbean Court of Justice. Justice Ononaiwu is now the second Jamaican national to join the Bench of the regional Court. She took her oath of office before the […]

Health Minister urges more Guyanese to get screened for cancer

The One Communications Pinktober “Make Your Move” Cancer Awareness Walk moved through the streets of Georgetown on Sunday, bringing together thousands of persons and several Government and non-governmental organisations. There were chants, and stories, and music and memories as attention was drawn to the disease that has impacted the lives of thousands here in Guyana. […]

Public consultations on Protection from Harassment Bill begin

Public consultations on the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024’ have started, with a focus on eradicating gender based violence. The Ministry of Human Services is leading the public consultations, and citizens are being offered the opportunity to engage directly with Government officials to voice their views on the draft legislation.  According to the Department […]