Guyana

ATTORNEY General Anil Nandlall, SC, has condemned what he described as scurrilous and disrespectful attacks against Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) President, Justice Winston Anderson. Speaking on his Issues in the News programme, Nandlall addressed recent reports concerning leaked internal correspondence involving CCJ judges. He highlighted a joint […]

GUYANA and the United States have moved to deepen their longstanding security partnership with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening existing security co-operation between the two countries. President Dr Irfaan Ali witnessed the signing on Tuesday at the Office of the President, where Foreign Affairs and International […]

–key strategic partner, Deputy Secretary of State says THE United States has formally signalled that it regards Guyana as a key strategic partner and one of the world’s rising states, as Washington deepens its engagement with Georgetown and the wider Caribbean. Speaking in Georgetown during a visit to celebrate what he described as a “booming”

–slam leak of internal communications THE heads of judiciary from seven Caribbean jurisdictions have issued a joint statement addressing recent public reports concerning internal correspondence and administrative matters at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), expressing confidence in the regional tribunal while voicing sharp concern over a breach of […]

–proposed works to improve infrastructure, strengthen quality of life for residents, President Ali says   ANNA Regina is being positioned for a major community upgrade, with the government outlining a series of interventions aimed at improving drainage, roadside infrastructure, lighting, public spaces and the overall environment of the Essequibo Coast […]

–says cost comparisons ignore scale of works THE Ministry of Housing has pushed back against an attempt by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed to brand the proposed Versailles to Parika Four-Lane Highway as “highway robbery,” arguing that comparisons drawing on the project’s roughly G$121 billion estimated cost against the G$13.3 billion Eccles to […]

FIFTY-FIVE households in Siriki Sands, a riverine community in the Pomeroon River, Region Two, now have improved access to water following the distribution of 55 water tanks to residents. The initiative fulfils a commitment made by the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a recent cabinet outreach in Region Two, where residents voiced their […]

HOME Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has said Guyana is taking its fight against transnational crime beyond its own borders, joining a regional push for tighter intelligence sharing and coordinated security action across the Americas. In a post shared on her Facebook page, Minister Walrond announced that she is currently in Panama for the Americas […]

DR CARLA Reid is an ophthalmologist at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) who is among nine Guyanese doctors preparing to undertake three months of advanced medical training in China. Dr Reid has worked in the field for the past five years and is excited for the exposure, which she believes will help her strengthen

–says banks now on board; Registry to establish presence in Regions One, Eight and 10 A TOTAL of 36,500 persons have so far been enrolled for Guyana’s new Digital Identity Card, with the Digital Identity Card Registry preparing to expand its presence to Regions One, Eight and 10, Data Protection Commissioner Aneal Giddings has disclosed.

…says proactive approach needed tackling squatting, drain blockages Housing Minister Collin Croal, has issued a strong directive for heightened enforcement and immediate action against violations occurring in communities, including new squatting, unauthorised developments, the obstruction of drains and the improper placement of materials and other items […]

More than five years after she was discharged in connection with the murder of her husband, fuel dealer Ramzan Alli, 56-year-old Mailaini Alli is once again before the court. Police are relying on new evidence obtained from a prisoner who has entered into a plea agreement. Mailaini appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Vigilance The post Wife […]

Former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, was on Tuesday granted $200,000 station bail as police continue their investigation into the fatal accident at Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, which claimed the life of 42-year-old Ishwarnauth Bisram. The case file, according to reports, has been sent for […]

Weeks after the Gaming Authority Bill was tabled in Parliament to strengthen oversight of Guyana’s rapidly expanding gambling industry, several gaming businesses have approached the Government with a proposal to close their physical betting shops, and transition to online operations. A Government official told this publication that the bill is expected to […]

…says Guyana working to ensure resolution With the MV Canawaima threatened with a sailing ban over safety concerns, the Guyana Government noted that it is working with its Surinamese counterparts to ensure a resolution to the issues. Surinamese media reported that the Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) has given the Canawaima Management Company N.V. a […]