Politics

Rights of Child Commission concerned about lack of secondary schools in some communities

As the Rights of the Child Commission continues to advance the interest of Guyanese children, it has expressed concern over the lack of access to secondary education in several areas across the country. RCC’s Chairperson, Ms. Aleema Nasir on Thursday said she was concerned that many communities are still crying out for “a basic thing like access to secondary […]

Prime Minister to engage Govt. and Opposition Law makers on reforming laws that govern marijuana use

Declaring that he “cannot reverse a decision by a Magistrate”, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Wednesday morning said he intends to engage lawmakers across the board, to consider the reforming of laws that criminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana. But the Prime Minister was quick to point out that those reforms may not target the […]

Guyana Youth Business Summit opens with start-up financing and development opportunities

Faced with one of the highest unemployment rates in the region, the Guyana Government on Wednesday held its inaugural Youth Business Summit with the main aim to develop young Guyanese entrepreneurs and reduce youth unemployment. The Summit is attracting a wide cross-section of Guyanese youth from across the country and is poised to change the business and […]

Judge puts hold on Magistrates’ Court proceedings against Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington as High Court examines charges

Criminal proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court against former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of the NICIL, Winston Brassington have been halted, with a stay granted by the High Court on Monday. Justice Franklin Holder granted the stay on the Magistrates’ Court process, but it will only remain in effect until the substantial fixed […]

Exxon’s concession will remain intact in the interest of national security -Trotman

Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman today defended the Government’s move to delay the release of oil blocks given to ExxonMobil in its concession offshore Guyana. Trotman told the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Natural Resources that the Government decided to keep that concession granted to Exxon in 1999 intact in the interest of national security. According to […]