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Former acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sonia Joseph has been confirmed as the new Legal Advisor to the Guyana Police Force. Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan confirmed the appointment this morning. The post of Police Legal Advisor became vacant after retired Justice Claudette Singh took up the position of Chairperson of the […]
The Guyana Elections Commission has voted to renew the contract for the Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield for another three years. His current contract would have expired at the end of March. The renewal came up for a vote at yesterday’s statutory meeting. The three government nominated commissioners were joined by the GECOM Chairman in […]
The US Embassy in Georgetown today disassociated the US government from a reported statement made by a US official on the upcoming elections in Guyana. In a statement, the embassy said the comments reported by some of Guyana’s online and print dailies were written by Professor Ellis last April before his employment with the U.S. […]
The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission’s remapping exercise which was expected to have already commenced has been delayed by some constraints and new developments. This was revealed at the GLSC’s end of the year press conference on Monday, by Commissioner Trevor Benn, who highlighted that Guyana has not done this exercise for more than five […]
by Samuel Sukhnandan The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) continues to face several challenges particularly as it relates to cybersecurity, and acts of corruption identified among its own staff members. The Commission’s Human Resources Manager Shonda James-Williams told reporters today that three persons had their services with the Commission terminated due to acts of […]
by Samuel Sukhnandan Despite not being able to fulfill all the promises made during the last elections, the People’s National Congress Reform, which is part of the coalition government, has expressed satisfaction with those promises that have been kept. Executive Member of the PNCR, Aubrey Norton admitted today that no political party delivers all of […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced plans to introduce a new driver’s license, which the agency has indicated will be more durable and secure. The new license will be launched within the next two weeks. The GRA said the change will be reflected for the issuance to drivers of motor cars, motorcycles, motor vans, […]
The Change Guyana party today picked up support from national rugby player Ryan Dey, a resident of Linden who works in the forestry sector. In addressing the press at the party’s weekly press conference, Dey said he feels as a youth, a sportsman and a Lindener, both the previous and current governments have failed him […]
President David Granger laid into Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today about his claim that he will investigate the crime sprees that led to hundreds of deaths during his Presidency. Appearing on the 94.1FM programme “Hot Seat”, the President said Jagdeo cannot be believed with his sudden interest to investigate crime and killings that took place […]
Chief Education Officer Marcel Hutson is set to proceed on accumulated leave as he heads into retirement. Mr. Hutson who has spent decades working in the Ministry of Education is owed more than 200 days of leave and a decision has been made that he proceeds on the owed leave as he approaches retirement. Minister […]
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