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Sunday, May 19, 2024

OPINION: Nothing stopping GECOM from going ahead with declaration

The following is an opinion piece by Vishnu Bisram   The court unanimously ruled that challenges to the actions of GECOM can only be entertained in...

Right of appeal should not be abused to defer the will of Guyanese –...

Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, has reiterated the call for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to declare the results...

Drama erupts over APNU/AFC’s request for “stay” after Appeal Court dismisses Misenga Jones’ appeal

There was much drama today following a request by legal representatives of the APNU/AFC for a “Stay” after the Court of Appeal, in a...

US announces more visa restrictions, says will continue to “act” until Granger’s coalition accepts...

The United States Government on Thursday announced more visa restrictions for officials in Guyana who are undermining democracy. See full statement issued by Michael Kozak,...

GECOM slated to meet on Sunday

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has decided to meet at 10:00hrs on Sunday to discuss the way forward following the unanimous decision handed down...

Jagdeo welcomes Appeal Court’s decision, says GECOM must now urgently declare recount results

General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, has welcomed the unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal in dismissing the...

Appeal Court unanimously dismisses Misenga Jones’ appeal of CJ ruling

The Appeal Court, by a unanimous decision, dismissed the challenge brought by APNU/AFC supporter Misenga Jones who was seeking to overturn the ruling handed...

Justice Persaud throws out Misenga Jones’ appeal of CJ ruling

Justice Rishi Persaud has also dismissed the appeal filed by APNU/AFC supporter Misenga Jones who is seeking to overturn a ruling of the Chief...

Justice Sewnarine-Beharry dismisses Misenga Jones’ appeal of CJ ruling

Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry has upheld the ruling of the Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George that the recount results must be used as the basis...

I am obliged to observe elections declaration – Granger

Caretaker President David Granger this morning said he is obliged to observe whatever declaration is made by the Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission...

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Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...