Chief Magistrate rejects attempt to stall extradition proceedings –says court bound by appeal order; prosecution calls second witness
CHIEF Magistrate, Judy Latchman, rejected another attempt by the Mohameds lawyers to stall the extradition proceedings, noting that her court is bound by the appeal order. The Mohameds lawyers had asked Chief Magistrate Latchman to stay her hand until they obtain clarification from the Court of Appeal. However, she maintained that the order is clear […]
Defence again seeks to stall Mohameds’ extradition hearing over Court of Appeal order
US-indicted businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed again attempted to stall the extradition proceedings on Thursday after their lawyers asked Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman to stay her hand until they obtain clarification from the Court of Appeal. This follows a pattern of delay tactics, which ranged from the submission of medical reports to appeals all the […]
Massive investments, housing push, social support for Region 10 –President Ali tells residents
PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has outlined a sweeping programme of infrastructure, housing, social protection and economic initiatives for Linden and the wider Region 10, insisting that his government is fulfilling every commitment made in its Manifesto. Addressing residents during a community engagement at Coomacka, Region 10, the President framed the interventions as part of a […]
Mohameds extradition proceedings continue today
THE extradition case involving US-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed is set to continue today at the Magistrates’ Court, after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused their most recent application to stay the proceedings. The development clears the way for the lower court to proceed with its consideration of the United States’ extradition request. […]
Kwakwani gets major electricity boost
–with new 800 kVA generator; another one MW expected by January 2027, PM Phillips says THE government has moved to strengthen electricity generation in Kwakwani, Region Ten, with the addition of a new 800 kVA generator, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, announced Wednesday. The Prime Minister made the announcement during the Government of Guyana […]
Police investigate $1.62M copper cable theft from Bharrat Jagdeo Bridge
POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of approximately 90 feet of copper cable valued at $1.62 million from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on the East Bank Demerara. The theft reportedly occurred between midnight on August 23 and 9:00 am on September 1, 2026. According to investigators, the bridge is equipped with LED […]
MV Barima CoI invites public submissions as probe advances
THE Commission of Inquiry (CoI) investigating the capsizing of the MV Barima has issued a formal call for evidence, inviting anyone with knowledge relevant to Guyana’s deadliest maritime disaster to come forward as the five-member panel works towards opening public hearings later this month. In a press release issued September 1, the Commission said it […]
Nandlall calls for probe into City Hall’s multi-billion tax write-off for PNCR
–Attorney General says decision raises concerns over bias, conflict of interest and violation of natural justice ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has called for an investigation into the Georgetown City Council’s decision to substantially reduce a multi-billion-dollar rates and taxes bill associated with Congress Place, the headquarters of the People’s […]
Farmers confident amidst El Niño season with gov’t support
–practicing water conservation, collaboration and early preparation to protect production FARMERS, aquaculturists and cattle rearers across Guyana are gearing up for what meteorologists are calling one of the longest El Niño seasons Guyana has ever seen. Thousands of Guyanese in the agriculture sector are reassessing their drainage and irrigation systems, creating new ways to conserve […]
City Councillor files cybercrime report against local journalist
PEOPLE’S Progressive Party (PPP) Councillor, Jewuela Caesar, has filed a cybercrime report against a local journalist, alleging that a series of interactions and social media activity involving her had escalated to a point where she felt compelled to make a report. Caesar made the disclosure while speaking in an interview with News Room, where she […]
