Politics

New Acting Chancellor and Acting Chief Justice sworn into office

Two senior long-serving female Jurists were this morning sworn in to top two positions in the local Judiciary. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, who has been acting as Chief Justice will assume the responsibility of Acting Chancellor while Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire will replace her as the new Acting Chief Justice. The women took their Oath of Office […]

Benschop calls for Royston King’s removal and full revocation of parking meters contract

Amidst much controversy, local government group ‘Team Benschop’ is calling for the removal of Georgetown Town Clerk, Royston King and for the parking meters contract to be completely revoked. During an interview with News Source, Leader of the group and longtime activist, Mark Benschop, shared his view that the Town Clerk, who was appointed by […]

Attorney General rejects accusations and denies making any threat against Judge; Threatens legal action against Nandlall and Newspapers

Guyana’s Attorney General, Senior Counsel Basil Williams, today said he has had enough of his name being dragged around and will no longer tolerate libelous statements being made against him. “Time is up”,Williams said, as he told a Friday afternoon press briefing that he intends to take legal action against the Former Attorney General, Anil […]

Code of Conduct for Ministers and Public Office Holders is “Piece of Crap” -Opposition Leader

On Thursday, the Government’s Chief Spokesman, State Minister Joe Harmon said the government’s push to finalize and bring into effect a code of conduct for Ministers and public office holders is being stalled by the failure of the Opposition party, the PPP and civil society bodies to give their feedback on the document. But three hours after […]

Government confident of legality of Minister’s move to suspend parking meter By-laws

Just two days after Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan suspended the bylaws for paid parking in Georgetown on the instructions of Cabinet,  the Government is expressing full confidence in its legal advice and the legality of the Minister’s action. Minister Bulkan’s action came after legal advice was obtained from Attorney General Basil Williams. In the […]