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Venezuela prepares guerrilla defence as U.S. pressure mounts

Venezuela is moving to deploy older Russian-made weapons and preparing for a guerrilla-style defence if the United States launches an air or ground attack. This is based on planning documents and information from sources familiar with the country’s military strategy, reported by Reuters. The move highlights the difficulties facing Venezuela’s armed forces, which have been […]

“We brought in foreign lawyers to avoid political interference” -Nandlall fires back at critics in Mohamed extradition case

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, is continuing to clarify key aspects of the ongoing extradition proceedings involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, as public claims continue to circulate regarding the role and payment of lawyers involved in the matter. Speaking during a recent interview, Nandlall addressed suggestions that the Government of […]

AG says claims of delays in Mohamed extradition “fabricated”

— says: “They are asking for the protection of the law on the one hand, and when that is extended to them, they defile the process” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed claims that the prosecution was unprepared in ongoing extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, […]

Public consultations kick off for Georgetown’s drainage recovery initiative

As part of the government’s wider effort to revive Georgetown, the first public consultation for the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project began on Monday. The initiative to restore the city’s aging drainage network follows a coordinated, multi-agency strategy focused on key areas that frequently flood due to deteriorated infrastructure. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, speaking to […]

Govt and private sector collaborating on fight against corruption

Government officials and private sector representatives today reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening national systems that guard against corruption, during the opening of an Anti-Corruption Roundtable held under the theme “Partnering to build resilient public and private institutions in Guyana’s fight against corruption.” The forum follows a similar engagement held last year between Government and private […]

History created as Guyana elected to UNESCO’s Exec. Board

For the first time in five decades, Guyana has been elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The position on the board allows Guyana to take a lead role in shaping standards and developing solutions for UNESCO’s 194 member states in the areas of education, science, culture, […]

VP Jagdeo questions timing of terror incident and extradition request

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday added his voice to the recent terrorist bombing in Guyana, pointing out the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Team Mohamed’s “lukewarm” response compared to the efforts of other media houses and political parties in confirming and circulating police statements in an effort to apprehend the suspect. “I see a […]

Former MP Devin Sears granted $400,000 bail in marijuana trafficking case

Former Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament Devin Sears was on Friday granted $400,000 bail when he appeared before Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh at the High Court in Georgetown. Sears, who was represented by attorneys Bernard Da Silva and Nigel Hughes, is charged with a farmer for trafficking over 310 kilogrammes of marijuana. […]

Government Moves to Clear Encroachments and Restore Order on Guyana’s Roadways

Guyana’s Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a firm warning to businesses, motorists, and citizens across the country to remove all illegal structures and encumbrances from government reserves and road shoulders, as part of a sweeping national effort to restore order, improve safety, and maintain efficiency on the nation’s roadways. In a […]

Empowering Women, Strengthening Economies

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Guyana (WCCIG), represented by President Josephine Tapp and Vice President Rowena Elliot, attended an engaging national forum on Women’s Economic Empowerment, highlighting the vital role of inclusive growth in Guyana’s development. President Tapp underscored Guyana’s remarkable progress, noting that the nation has climbed over 50 places in the […]