Politics

PPP not surprised by DPP’s decision to discontinue private charges against Lawrence and Norton

The People’s Progressive Party on Monday afternoon said that it is not surprised with the Director of Public Prosecution’s decision to discontinue private criminal charges against Ministers Volda Lawrence and George Norton. The charges were filed in the Magistrate’s Court last week by two PPP Members of Parliament, but a release from the DPP’s Chambers […]

SARA to pursue over sixty cases of theft of state assets by third quarter of this year

With well over 60 cases in hand, the State Assets Recovery Agency intends to commence civil proceedings in the Court by the third quarter of this year. The announcement came as SARA kick-started its campaign against corruption titled “Corruption is everybody’s business” with a March through the streets of Georgetown Friday Afternoon. SARA’s Head, Dr. Clive Thomas […]

PPP MPs file private charges against two Government Ministers over drug bond rental and emergency purchase of drugs for GPHC

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, PPP Member of Parliament and former Attorney General Anil Nandlall filed charges of misconduct in public office against Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence and Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, who is also the former Minister of Public Health. The private charges are related to the […]

Jagdeo turns down invite to participate in Anti-Corruption walk

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has turned down an invitation from the State Asset Recovery Agency to participate in an Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign and walk. In response to the invitation, the Opposition Leader called on the Agency to take action against serving members of the current government. Jagdeo and the opposition People’s Progressive Party were written […]

Nandlall wants DPP to drop charges against Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington or face High Court action

The Attorney representing former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of NICIL Winston Brassington, has written to the Director of Public Prosecutions, requesting that she reviews and discontinues the charges that were recently filed against the two former government officials. Attorney Anil Nandlall, who is also the former Attorney General, has given the […]

Expired drugs being destroyed and not distributed in Region Seven – assures RHO

Concerns over the distribution of expired drugs to Hinterland residents were raised on Monday by Opposition Parliamentarian, Juan Edghill when officials of Region #7 appeared before the Public Accounts Committee. Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Seven, Dr. Edward Segala was fast to reassure the concerned MP and citizens that expired drugs are not dispersed to residents […]