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Lawyers for Mohameds using appeal strategy to delay extradition proceedings – AG Nandlall

January 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

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 […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

President Ali orders agri commercialisation plan for Paramakatoi-Kato, quarry to be handed over to community after five years

January 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to move swiftly to commercialise high-value crops in the Paramakatoi-Kato corridor, as improved hinterland infrastructure opens new economic opportunities for Region Eight. Speaking on Monday at the commissioning of the upgraded Paramakatoi Airstrip, the President said enhanced road connectivity between Regions Eight and Nine […]

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POLITICS

President Ali says Guyana stands in solidarity with Venezuelan people amid unfolding crisis

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

President Irfaan Ali on Monday said Guyana remains in solidarity with the people of Venezuela as the situation in the neighbouring country continues to unfold, while assuring citizens that the government is closely monitoring developments along Guyana’s western frontier. Speaking publicly on the issue, President Ali acknowledged concerns raised by Guyanese, noting that such concerns […]

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High Court rejects bid to halt extradition proceedings against the Mohameds

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

-Chief justice rules that fugitives failed to meet threshold for interim relief Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, faced another legal blow as the High Court in Demerara rejected their application to stay extradition proceedings, which they had sought while challenging what they claimed were serious constitutional issues. The father and son continue to […]

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Mohameds to be taken into custody if committal order is made -AG

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, on Monday made it clear that once a committal order is issued in the extradition proceedings involving Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, the law requires that they be taken into custody. “That is what the law provides for. That once the committal order is made, they are to be taken in […]

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POLITICS

Guyana leaves its mark at UN Security Council with climate, food security push

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

Guyana used its two stints presiding over the United Nations Security Council to push issues often sidelined in global security debates, particularly the links between climate change, food insecurity and conflict, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said as the country formally concluded its two-year term on the Council. “Guyana had the distinction of presiding over […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Saudi loan to fund major housing infrastructure works at Leonora East

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

Housing infrastructure works at Leonora East on the West Coast of Demerara are set to be carried out using financing from the Saudi Fund for Development, as the government moves to improve roads and drainage in the growing housing area. According to information released by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Guyana has received […]

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POLITICS

Guyana leaves its mark at UN Security Council with climate, food security push

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

Guyana used its two stints presiding over the United Nations Security Council to push issues often sidelined in global security debates, particularly the links between climate change, food insecurity and conflict, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said as the country formally concluded its two-year term on the Council. “Guyana had the distinction of presiding over […]

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Mohameds’ stay application denied

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

This morning, Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh dismissed the application seeking a stay of the extradition proceedings against Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, without awarding any costs. With the stay denied, the extradition hearing is set to begin tomorrow before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman. Meanwhile, the High Court will reconvene on January 14, […]

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POLITICS

President Ali unveils stringent measures for gold mining

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) recently at State House. During the meeting, the President directed that immediate action be taken to ensure that all gold miners fully comply with their obligations to declare all gold produced […]

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