Guyana

–as hearings in border case conclude –AG Nandlall says clear ruling will finally settle controversy, warns Venezuela cannot defy international law GUYANA has emerged from the final oral hearings in its historic border controversy case against Venezuela at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) “more confident than ever” that the world court will […]

–after citizens brave weather to engage officials during VP-led outreach DESPITE inclement weather conditions on Monday, there was a massive turnout at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), where Vice-President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo led a major public day event to continue the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s pattern of directly engaging […]

–Jagdeo says; points to technical scrutiny underway to address irregularities before contracts are awarded VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed that small contractors from all 10 administrative regions will benefit from government contracts, as the administration pushes ahead with the aim of widening opportunities and enhancing transparency […]

–as heavy rainfall expected across Guyana THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC), on Monday, warned of a heightened risk of flooding across Guyana as periods of above-normal rainfall are expected to continue over the coming days. In a public advisory issued, the CDC said information from the Hydrometeorological Service indicates that rainfall capable of […]

REPUBLIC Bank (Guyana) Limited has unveiled another major upgrade to its residential mortgage portfolio with the introduction of the Republic Mortgage Move, a new facility designed to allow homeowners with existing mortgages at other banks to transfer their loans to Republic Bank at a more competitive interest rate while accessing additional financing for […]

DECLARING that Venezuela will “never surrender” its claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region, Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, delivered a contradictory and at times combative address before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the country’s final round of submissions in the ongoing border controversy case. While professing […]

THE Court of Appeal of Guyana has dismissed an attempt by Brazilian businessman Sebastiao De Oliveira and mining company Moura Gago Gold Incorporated to challenge the legal authority of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) to institute court proceedings under Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. The […]

–with specific focus on gov’t matters; says not concerned about speculations, only interested in ensuring Guyana moves forward, people get assistance VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed that the government’s focus has now firmly shifted from campaigning to delivering on its promises, as he led a major public engagement exercise bringing […]

  – Health Ministry urges strict fogging protocols to curb dengue and malaria THE Ministry of Health has renewed its call for strict adherence to national vector control protocols in Region 7, warning that consistent surveillance and properly timed mosquito-control measures remain critical to limiting the spread of dengue, malaria and other vector-borne […]

VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Monday, led a major public day event at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, during which he, along with several officials, engaged thousands of citizens (Delano Williams, Sachin Persaud and Government Ministries’ photos)    

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by a Brazilian gold dealer seeking leave to challenge a ruling that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has the legal authority to institute proceedings under Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. The action was initially filed after SOCU had seized over […]

…acting President flaunts brooch with Guyana’s Essequibo at ICJ Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodrigues yesterday stood in defiance of the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction in the case with Guyana on the 1899 Arbitral Award saying that not only will Caracas reject a ruling but it believes that one will inflame tensions rather than […]

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Monday after ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted more than 10 kilograms of foreign cannabis during an operation at Backstreet Grove, East Bank Demerara. CANU said its officers acted on intelligence received and conducted an operation in the area, where they intercepted a man carrying a container. […]

…co-accused acquitted A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Staff Sergeant who was jointly charged after more than 150 pounds of marijuana which was allegedly discovered in a military vehicle on the East Bank of Demerara has been acquitted after a magistrate ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the case against him. Staff Sergeant Adisa Higgins The post GDF […]

…court told chief investigator submitted no statements in the case The trial into the murders of Isaiah and Joel Henry continued on Monday at the Berbice High Court with five police witnesses testifying before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall and a 12-member jury. On trial for the murders are Vinod Gopaul known as “Magga”, and Anil Sancharra, The post […]