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Mohameds’ extradition hearing adjourned until February after magistrate blocks further testimony over late disclosure

The extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, were adjourned on Thursday after a procedural dispute arose over late disclosure by the prosecution. When the matter was called before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, the prosecution sought to continue the testimony of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]

WIN statement clashes with leaked recording on recruitment of foreign workers

A statement issued by Azruddin Mohamed on January 7 opposing Guyana’s acceptance of third-country nationals is now being sharply contradicted by a leaked audio recording involving his father, Nazar Mohamed, which suggests the active recruitment of foreign nationals rather than skilled Guyanese. In the January 7 release, Azruddin Mohamed, speaking on behalf of We Invest […]

GAWU defends record on sugar workers and production, rejects claims of misrepresentation

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has rejected claims that it avoided responsibility or misrepresented conditions in the sugar industry, describing recent criticisms as distorted and unsupported by verifiable data. In a letter published in response to commentary by Lancelot Hyman, GAWU President Seepaul Narine said the union was compelled to address what […]

Attorney General says Mohameds’ extradition challenges aimed at delaying justice

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has pushed back strongly against claims of political persecution raised by lawyers for US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, describing the ongoing court challenges as a deliberate attempt to stall extradition proceedings. Speaking on his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall reminded viewers that the extradition […]

President Ali announces major film industry investment as part of Guyana’s 60th Independence plans

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced plans for significant investment in a local film industry as part of a wide-ranging push to make Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary a landmark year for culture, tourism and national identity. Speaking recently, the President said the 60th anniversary will be used to deploy Guyana’s “orange economy” on a […]

Stanleytown Man Jailed, Co-Accused Remanded Over Cannabis Trafficking Charge

A 22-year-old Stanleytown man has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, while his alleged accomplice has been remanded to prison, following their arraignment on drug trafficking charges in the Blairmont Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Daniel Quintyn, a construction worker of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, and Jamera Wills, 31, of Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, were jointly […]

Mohameds’ Lawyers Using Appeals to Stall Extradition Proceedings

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has revealed that lawyers representing the Mohameds are deliberately attempting to delay the ongoing extradition proceedings through what he described as frivolous and vexatious litigation. Speaking during an exclusive broadcast on Monday, Nandlall responded to developments in court on Monday, after defence attorney Roysdale Forde, SC, told reporters that his […]

107 Brazilian miners suspended

GGMC moves to enforce gold declaration compliance The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has moved to immediately suspend the mining operations of 107 Brazilian miners, following their failure to engage the Commission after being formally called in over compliance issues. In a notice issued by the GGMC, the Commission announced the immediate suspension of […]

BREAKING NEWS

Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman refused to grant a stay of the Mohameds’ extradition proceedings, stating: “There is no stay granted in this matter. Prosecutor, call your first witness.

Mohameds’ lawyers plead with magistrate to stop extradition hearing

—Pending constitutional motion, judicial review application & Full Court appeal cited as Magistrate adjourns hearing until 10 a.m Attorneys for Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed on Tuesday urged Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman not to begin their clients’ extradition committal hearing. They instead asked that the matter be adjourned/halted pending the High Court’s determination […]