POLITICS

FINANCE

Finance Minister Delivers Feature Address at Launch of World Trade Centre Georgetown

October 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Tuesday delivered the feature address on behalf of President Dr. Irfaan Ali at the official launch of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG). In his remarks, Dr. Singh described the establishment of the WTCG as a timely and strategic development in Guyana’s economic journey. He emphasized that the initiative […]

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POLITICS

President alone holds authority to summon Parliament – AG

October 21, 2025 Staff Reporter

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”, […]

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COURT

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

October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

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 […]

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POLITICS

AG defends secret ballot use in RDC Chair elections

October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

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 […]

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POLITICS

Cybercrime Law amendments to meet UN standards

October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has announced that government will soon table amendments to the Cybercrime Act in Parliament to bring the legislation in line with United Nations protocols and international best practices. Speaking during his weekly “Issues in the News” programme, Nandlall confirmed that the new set of cybercrime […]

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POLITICS

AG slams Guyana Human Rights Association over “selective” advocacy

October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has taken aim at the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA), accusing the body of “selective advocacy” and “political bias” following its recent statement criticizing the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC). Speaking on his weekly Issues in the News programme, Nandlall described the GHRA as “one of […]

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POLITICS

Amerindian Affairs Ministry to focus on on-the-ground leadership and village development

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be spending more time working in Amerindian villages and less time in offices as part of a renewed focus on on-the-ground leadership. Director-General Sonia Latchman said the ministry’s team, led by Minister Sarah Browne-Shadeek, will work closely with communities to implement projects that improve the lives of Indigenous people […]

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POLITICS

Nandlall thanks voters, congratulates President Ali on second term

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has expressed gratitude to supporters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) for returning the government to office following the recent elections. Speaking on the return of his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall thanked viewers, listeners, and supporters locally and abroad for their patience […]

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POLITICS

Constitutional Reform Commission to resume, says AG -Legislative changes expected to reflect new parliamentary makeup

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has confirmed that the work of the Constitutional Reform Commission will resume now that the national elections have concluded. Speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall explained that the Commission, which consists of ten members- five representing the Government and five from […]

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FINANCE

Gov’t to roll out reformed public assistance system in 2026 -Jagdeo

October 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that government is in the process of reforming the public assistance system to ensure that vulnerable citizens can access support more fairly and quickly. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted complaints from persons seeking help under the programme, particularly through the Board of Guardians. He said […]

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