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  Cognizant of the fact that the matters before her are all of national interest, Chief Justice Roxane George announced yesterday afternoon that by the end of this month, she will rule on all applications related to the no-confidence motion, That motion was passed against the government on December 21, 2018. First to file a […] […]

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The University of Sunderland does not offer Business Management. However, based on his certificate, former Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali pursued “Business Management” at the institution and secured a “Bachelor of Arts second class honours” in 2006. This, in addition to the fact that his name is incorrectly spelt on the certific […]

  While the police in Berbice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the execution of Surinamese businessman, Nitender Oemrawsingh, 40, of Corantijn Polder, Nickerie District, Suriname, the Commander of ‘B’ Division has said that they are not in contact and have not contacted Dutch authorities in relation to the murder. This was although the decease […]

Guyana and its CARICOM sister, Trinidad and Tobago, have already initiated talks on the exchange of resources for the former’s oil spill readiness. This was confirmed yesterday with Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge. The official said that these talks stem from the Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed last year between the two […] […]

  Scarcity in the water supply on the Essequibo Coast has now increased the demand for the resource, especially since the relentless dry season is now taking a toll on the water conservancy. This was confirmed on last Monday following a field visit by regional officials, including the Regional Chairman Mr. Devanand Ramdatt and Regional […] […]

Guyana’s interest in Guyana will only increase now that the country has yet another valued natural resource—oil. Given China’s track record, many are of the opinion that Guyana should tread lightly. In fact, even President David Granger had said that he will enter negotiations with China, under the Belt and Road Initiative, with his “eyes […] […]

  The police have instituted 45 fraud related charges against a former employee of Demerara Mutual Life Assurance, who is accused of defrauding the company of over $40M. The charges were brought against Zameel Shaheed, 40, who is currently in the United States. When the court orderly called out the name Zameel Shaheed, thrice, no […] […]

By Kiana Wilburg Canadian Oil firm, Eco Atlantic, is contending that the location of ExxonMobil’s ninth discovery well, the Hammerhead-1, may very well extend into its promising Orinduik Block. Speaking on this matter recently during an interview with www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk, was Eco’s Chief Executive Officer, Gil Holzman. The CEO spoke extensively abou […]

  Teen cattle farmer, of Bush Lot Village,Corentyne, Berbice was yesterday charged for the murders of the Samaroo brother’s, also of Bush Lot Village. Keiran Romeo Jeenarine, 18, appeared at the Mibicuri Magistrate’s Court barefoot before Magistrate Alex Moore to answer to the charge. It is alleged that between Monday, December 31, and Tuesday January […] […]

  Admitting to Justice Navindra Singh that he stabbed his wife to death because he found her with another man, Paul Scotland was yesterday sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment for the crime when he appeared at the High Court. Scotland who was initially indicted for murder opted to plead guilty to the lesser offence manslaughter. […] […]

  Doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital are treating two Venezuelan women for gunshot injuries that they allegedly sustained in their homeland. The victims, who are nursing injuries to their hands, were identified as Kathy Santella, 25, and Kyla Lopez, 32. They have reportedly told police that they were travelling in a boat when someone […] […]

Every now and then somebody does forge dem certificate to get a job. Dem had people who change dem Grades pon de CXC certificate fuh mek de certificate look better. Of course, dem does get ketch. However, dem boys never believe dem woulda live to see de day when a man woulda forge he certificates […] […]

It is the position of the leading activists in the Caribbean region that the region must radically organize a shifting of the norms surrounding what it means to be a man. During the “Youth as Partners and Innovators” summit on Youth Violence Prevention, a panel discussion centered on ‘Promoting Healthy Masculinity’. Amilcar Sanatan, an activist […] […]

  Paying close attention to international regulations and having in place a vaccination strategy are but a few of the tactics that the Guyana through its Ministry of Public Health has embraced in wake of the H1N1 [Swine Flu] threat within the Caribbean region. According to Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen […] […]

  With funding amounting to approximately $500,000, the Ministry of Education through its Unit of Allied Arts, has sponsored four schools’ participation in its Children Mashramani Costume and Float Parade. The event scheduled for February 16, 2019 will see the participation of the sponsored schools namely Tucville Primary and Secondary Schools, St. Margaret’ […]

  LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Saudi royal advisor fired over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues to wield influence in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s inner circle, according to Western, Arab and Saudi sources with links to the royal court. Saud al-Qahtani was dismissed as a top aide to the de facto Saudi leader […] […]

Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Kumar Doraisami, has underscored the need for additional manpower to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties. The Integrity Commission was established under the laws, which provide for every person who is a person in public life to make disclosures of their assets. However, the Commission is made […] […]

  Several persons flocked the courtroom of Chief Justice Roxane George and lined the corridors of the High Court in Georgetown as applications in relation to the passage of the no-confidence motion were in full swing. While several applications were filed in relation to the subject, they were heard one after the other by the […] […]

A group of “concerned shareholders” has approached the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) asking the agency to look out for signs of entrenchment, shareholder dilution or attempts to structure around regulatory shareholder approval requirements in any proposal made by Guyana Goldfields Inc. Making the request are Northfield Capital Corporation’s Robert Cudney, Don […]

Youth violence and crime in the Caribbean demand a regional solution, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin LaRocque, told representatives of youth organizations from across the Caribbean, yesterday. He was at the time addressing the opening of two-day Caribbean summit aimed at examining and redefining violence prevention solutions fo […]