Faulty filing by Mohamed’s lawyers delays bail review hearing
High Court Judge Justice Priscilla Chandra-Haniff has identified deficiencies in the application filed by lawyers for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed seeking judicial review of the refusal of bail in his cybercrime case, granting the defence additional time to rectify the filing and adjourning the matter until Thursday, November 12. During Wednesday’s morning hearing, Attorney General […]
𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝑫𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕; 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force : Police are investigating a video circulating on social media in which an individual allegedly made statements about making explosives, commonly referred to as “Channa bombs”, during a protest held on Monday, November 2, 2026, outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and its environs. As part of the […]
‘We continue to have conversations without delivering action’
–President Ali calls for stronger Commonwealth partnerships to advance biodiversity conservation PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on Commonwealth countries to connect nature conservation with economic development and mobilise funding to protect biodiversity. Speaking at the launch of the King Charles III-led Commonwealth Nature Initiative on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting […]
King Charles acknowledges ‘shameful chapter’ of transatlantic slave trade
–urges modern Commonwealth partnerships to address past wrongs, support access to education, climate resilience, opportunities KING Charles III has said the transatlantic slave trade continues to cast a shadow over Commonwealth nations, urging members to build modern partnerships that address past wrongs through practical action. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 28th Commonwealth Heads […]
750 kVA generator to strengthen water supply at West Watooka
– Minister Indar directs backup power systems for all Linden water treatment plants A 750 KILOVOLT-ampere (kVA) generator is to be deployed to the West Watooka Water Treatment Plant in Linden, replacing the existing generator as the government moves to strengthen the reliability of water supply amid ongoing electricity disruptions in the mining town. The […]
Mounting charges fuel renewed bid by US to revoke Opposition Leader’s bail in extradition case
–Attorney signals intention to seek judicial review of Chief Magistrate’s decision to maintain bail –insists compelling evidence supports murder charge over ‘Paper Shorts’ killing ATTORNEY representing the United States, Glenn Hanoman, has renewed efforts to have Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s bail in the ongoing extradition proceedings revoked, arguing that compelling evidence exists to support a […]
ERC expands Harmony Clubs to three more schools in Region Six
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in continued collaboration with the Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, launched three new Harmony Clubs at Corriverton Primary, Rose Hall Town Primary and All Saints Primary Schools in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The launches extend the initiative’s reach to 18 primary schools across seven administrative regions. […]
Biodiversity investment, finance forum to be held in June 2027 – President Ali
AS a key follow-up initiative from the second Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference recently held in Georgetown, Guyana, plans are being explored to convene an Investment and Finance Forum in June 2027, potentially in London, United Kingdom. The forum will seek to mobilise new and innovative sources of financing for biodiversity conservation and advance practical mechanisms […]
US$100M investment to advance housing infrastructure in Regions Three, Six
THE government is advancing housing infrastructural development in Regions Three and Six through a US$100 million investment supported by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), with plans to construct approximately 90 kilometres of roads, alongside drainage and related infrastructure. The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has invited bids for […]
UG geology students gain practical gold prospecting experience in Region Seven
UNIVERSITY of Guyana students pursuing the Applied and Exploration Geology Programme have gained hands-on experience in gold prospecting and mineral exploration techniques during a practical field exercise in Karrau, Region Seven. The one-day exercise, held on November 2, 2026, was organised by the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) as part of […]
