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Thursday, January 16, 2025

USAID LEAD Project should not be implemented without Government’s approval – PSC

– Although the Private Sector Commission (PSC) is in full support of the USAID Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) Project, they are of the...

Parliament unanimously amends Evidence Act with aim of improving criminal and civil trials

By Kurt Campbell  – The National Assembly on at its Thursday sitting (January 16) unanimously amended the standing Evidence Act with the aim of improving...

Harmon refutes assertions of attack against President’s son

 – A Partnership for National Unity Member of Parliament (MP) and Shadow Works Minister Joseph Harmon made it pellucid on Thursday (January 16) that...

AG Nandlall chides AFC’s Ramjattan over ‘scandalous remarks’

– Attorney General Anil Nandlall in a statement on Wednesday (January 15) said he has read with some disquiet a ‘most detailed epistle’...

APNU doubts ability of Ombudsman’s office despite assurances by Moore

By Kurt Campbell – Chairman and Shadow Attorney General of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Basil Williams is doubtful that the recently resuscitated...

Gail Teixeira re-elected as Chairperson of committee considering AML/CFT Bill

- The Parliamentary Select Committee considering the Anti – Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Amendment Bill met on Monday...

PPP lauds Private Sector for contributing to Guyana’s economy

    - The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has expressed appreciation to the private sector and the hundreds of thousands of workers who have worked...

Chang’s decision to exclude Granger from Budget Cut Case stands; appeal was ill conceived

By Kurt Campbell - Justices James Bovell-Drakes and Rishi Persaud on Monday (January 13) handed down their judgment on the appeal in the Budget...

APNU, AFC wants to rid Guyana of its human and financial resources – Finance...

– According to Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, the political opposition parties – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for...

Muri Brasil Pull Out: We will venture in new areas and I make no...

– Environment Minister, Robert Persaud has made it abundantly clear that his Ministry intends to venture in new areas to conduct exploration activities,...

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My endorsement of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Dear Editor, This year, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will complete his first term in office, having served as the President of the Co-operative Republic...

2 dead, several injured in Mahaicony attack

See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force on an incident at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, which left two persons dead and...

$86M cutting-edge equipment to clear backlogs, deliver efficient results at Forensic Lab

The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) marked a significant milestone today (January 15, 2025) with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art Zeiss Sigma 360VP Scanning...

Benn hints at stronger penalties for gun-related crimes

As part of its crime-fighting strategy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is currently having consultations with the Legal Affairs Ministry on increasing the penalties...

Over 25,000 Guyanese employed as investors grow in forestry sector

Guyana’s forestry sector has attracted several new investors and expanded to employ more than 25, 000 Guyanese over the past few years due to...

Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas; truce to begin Sunday

DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said, after...

14-17 Years Old who registered during 2019 H2H exercise have to re-register – GECOM

See below for a statement from the Guyana Elections Commission:  Persons who were 14-17 Years Old During House-to-House Registration 2019 are Reminded to Apply for Registration,...

2 SWAT ranks under close arrest after ganja found in car

Two ranks attached to the Guyana Police Force's SWAT Unit are currently under close arrest after a quantity of marijuana was found in the...

Armed suspects nabbed by Lusignan residents, 2 firearms recovered

Residents of Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara battled gunfire in the wee hours of today and managed to capture two armed male...

Prison officer jailed 3 years after busted with ganja at Mazaruni Prison

Joel Johnson, a 21-year-old Prison Officer of Lot 1 Section 'C', Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after he...