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Nandlall defends judge’s decision in domestic violence case, says law must take its course

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has defended the recent court decision to charge a domestic violence victim who refused to testify against her alleged abuser, describing the ruling as consistent with the provisions of the Family Violence Act and necessary to curb a growing national problem. Speaking during his weekly programme […]

Police Officer Charged with Robbery Under Arms in Lethem

A 30-year-old police officer, Teon Daniels of Culvert City, Central Rupununi, was on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222 (c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on July 5, 2025, in Lethem, Central Rupununi, involving a local […]

“We must act now to prevent our young people from becoming the next generation of smokers.” — Minister Anthony

The Ministry of Health’s Non-Communicable Diseases Programme hosted a Training of Trainers on Tobacco Cessation Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on Saturday at Parc Rayne, Georgetown. The session brought together health professionals from across the country, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen tobacco cessation services within the public health system. In […]

R3CCI Joins Guyana–Brazil Delegation to Boost Regional Agro-Trade

The Essequibo Islands–West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI) was among the private sector representatives who journeyed to Lethem on October 15, 2025, as part of a high-level delegation aimed at strengthening agricultural and trade ties between Guyana and Roraima, Brazil. The mission was led by Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, and Minister […]

Government working on two major airport-type projects for Region Nine

DPI: The government is currently having discussions on two major airport-type projects for Region Nine which will create greater opportunities for employment and boosting agro-processing trade. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday that the discussions were moving along smoothly. “We’re working on a big project but to do them differently. Now, maybe concrete […]

President alone holds authority to summon Parliament – AG

DPI: Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, says authority to dissolve and summon Parliament rests solely with the President. Minister Nandlall was at the time addressing the concerns, issues and misinformation circulating in the public domain regarding the summoning of Parliament. Speaking on his weekly “issues in the news”, […]

Major Breakthrough in West Ruimveldt Murder Case — Three Arrested, Ammunition and Motorcycle Seized

The Guyana Police Force has announced a significant development in the investigation into the murder of Faynel Brewster, which occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to police reports, CCTV footage revealed that moments before the fatal attack, Brewster’s brother was being pursued by two men on a black XR motorcycle. […]

Politician and Farmer Nabbed in Police Drug Bust

Police in Linden have arrested a politician and a farmer after 310.71 kilograms of cannabis were discovered in a minibus during a routine patrol on Monday night. According to reports, at about 20:41 hrs on October 20, 2025, a police team conducting mobile patrol duties in the vicinity of the Old Bamia Police Checkpoint stopped […]

Court of Appeal rebukes Fisher v. GECOM case as “abuse of process” -The AG’s take

The Court of Appeal has delivered a blistering rebuke of the much-talked-about case brought by Crystal Fisher against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), describing it as an “abuse of the process of the court” and “completely baseless.” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, during his Issues in the News program, highlighted […]

AG defends secret ballot use in RDC Chair elections

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has defended the use of secret ballots in the recent election of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons across nine Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs), saying the process is lawful and consistent with democratic principles. During his Issues in the News programme, Nandlall explained that the procedure falls squarely […]