Guyana

CHIEF Magistrate, Judy Latchman, rejected another attempt by the Mohameds lawyers to stall the extradition proceedings, noting that her court is bound by the appeal order. The Mohameds lawyers had asked Chief Magistrate Latchman to stay her hand until they obtain clarification from the Court of Appeal. However, she maintained that the order is clear

US-indicted businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed again attempted to stall the extradition proceedings on Thursday after their lawyers asked Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman to stay her hand until they obtain clarification from the Court of Appeal. This follows a pattern of delay tactics, which ranged from the submission of medical reports to appeals all the

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has outlined a sweeping programme of infrastructure, housing, social protection and economic initiatives for Linden and the wider Region 10, insisting that his government is fulfilling every commitment made in its Manifesto. Addressing residents during a community engagement at Coomacka, Region 10, the President framed the […]

THE extradition case involving US-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed is set to continue today at the Magistrates’ Court, after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused their most recent application to stay the proceedings. The development clears the way for the lower court to proceed with its consideration of the United States’ […]

–with new 800 kVA generator; another one MW expected by January 2027, PM Phillips says THE government has moved to strengthen electricity generation in Kwakwani, Region Ten, with the addition of a new 800 kVA generator, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, announced Wednesday. The Prime Minister made the announcement during the Government of […]

  POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of approximately 90 feet of copper cable valued at $1.62 million from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on the East Bank Demerara. The theft reportedly occurred between midnight on August 23 and 9:00 am on September 1, 2026. According to investigators, the bridge is equipped with LED

THE Commission of Inquiry (CoI) investigating the capsizing of the MV Barima has issued a formal call for evidence, inviting anyone with knowledge relevant to Guyana’s deadliest maritime disaster to come forward as the five-member panel works towards opening public hearings later this month. In a press release issued September 1, the Commission said it

–Attorney General says decision raises concerns over bias, conflict of interest and violation of natural justice ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has called for an investigation into the Georgetown City Council’s decision to substantially reduce a multi-billion-dollar rates and taxes bill associated with Congress Place, […]

–practicing water conservation, collaboration and early preparation to protect production FARMERS, aquaculturists and cattle rearers across Guyana are gearing up for what meteorologists are calling one of the longest El Niño seasons Guyana has ever seen. Thousands of Guyanese in the agriculture sector are reassessing their drainage and irrigation […]

PEOPLE’S Progressive Party (PPP) Councillor, Jewuela Caesar, has filed a cybercrime report against a local journalist, alleging that a series of interactions and social media activity involving her had escalated to a point where she felt compelled to make a report. Caesar made the disclosure while speaking in an interview with News Room, where she

Days after they were arrested for attempting to break into the home of a Director of Projects attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), the three suspects were charged and remanded to prison. Yohance Carroll, 22 and Earl Grant, 23, from Tucville Squatting Area, The post Trio […]

A 57-year-old security guard attached to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, Thomas and Quamina Streets, Georgetown, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in the wee hours of Monday. According to reports received, the victim and a colleague were stationed in separate guard huts when two men armed with handguns confronted him. The suspects reportedly assaulted the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for 26-year-old Gavin Johnson, also called ‘Max’, for questioning in connection with the murder of Godfrey Gill, also called “Chucky,” at Mowasie Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). It was reported that on August 20, 2026, Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie The post […]

The Amerindian Affairs Ministry on Monday hosted an interfaith service at the Umana Yana to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month 2026, being observed under the theme, “Observing our Cultural Heritage during our Diamond Jubilee.” Amerindian Affairs Minister, Sarah Browne Shadeek, said the annual service provides an opportunity to give thanks for the past […]

…as Ministry seeks balance between vendors, school canteens Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand on Monday met with vendors operating along Woolford Avenue, Georgetown to discuss arrangements for vending following infrastructure upgrades in the area. The meeting, which was also attended by Permanent Secretary (PS) Miguel […]