Drivers could see new penalties for unpaid tickets–more than 39,000 remain unpaid
ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has reiterated his stance that police officers should not detain motorists or their vehicles where a traffic ticket can adequately address an alleged offence, and warned that drivers who fail to pay tickets will face consequences under new measures targeting outstanding payments. Speaking on Tuesday […]
High Court upholds cop’s arrest, orders mother’s release
–in probe into video allegedly sold to Opposition Leader –AG says ongoing probe into footage breach raises national security concerns THE High Court in Demerara, on Thursday, upheld the arrest of Police Constable Ryan Greene, 20, ruling that it was neither arbitrary nor without lawful justification in an investigation into the alleged unauthorised removal and […]
ASL clarifies dispute reports, reaffirms partnership with aviation regulator
AIR Services Limited (ASL) has clarified media reports published on March 26, 2026, that raised concerns about its interactions with the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The reports, according to a press release, centred on flight restrictions imposed after an incident in Region One. In its statement, ASL said those concerns have since been fully […]
Wales residents voice concerns as ERC champions dialogue, respect, harmony
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) engaged residents of Wales and neighbouring communities in a lively stakeholder consultation on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Toevlugt/Patentia Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region Three. The engagement, according to a press release, provided a platform for citizens to raise community concerns, exchange perspectives with Commissioners, and explore practical ways […]
UG regional programmes open doors for close to 300 students
FOR generations, the road to a career in engineering or healthcare in Guyana began with a move to Georgetown. For close to 300 students this academic year, it no longer does. Through the University of Guyana’s regional engineering and pre-medical programmes, students across the country are saving time and money and staying close to their […]
New school boat to improve access to education for Jacklow students
STUDENTS from Jacklow, Region Two, will benefit from safer and more reliable transportation to school following the handover of a brand-new school boat by Regional Chairman Devin Mohan on behalf of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), on Thursday. The new boat is expected to strengthen daily transportation arrangements for students travelling from the riverine community […]
CARA, GNBS discuss working together to support Guyana’s food service industry
THE newly established Catering and Restaurant Association of Guyana (CARA) met with the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the GNBS headquarters in Sophia, Georgetown, to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening standards, improving industry practices, and supporting the development of Guyana’s catering and restaurant sectors. According to […]
Only one anti-government critic has identified a democratic country
I GREW up in Guyana where public polemics, debates, arguments, and exchanges were the order of the day. At City Hall, public schools and other buildings, you could attend a symposium and a debate on a popular subject and the ensuing panel discussion would be exhilarating. I have attended dozens and dozens of such forums […]
Confidence On Display
WHEN King Charles III stepped onto the red carpet at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Thursday afternoon, Guyana further showed itself to the world as a confident, capable nation, and we should be proud of that. The arrival had the military precision and diplomatic courtesy that a state visit demands. The President, members of […]
PPP/C is not a dictatorship and will never be
Dear Editor, THE constant, noisy claims from opposition critics calling the current PPP/C government a “dictatorship” completely ignore history and basic legal facts. The truth is simple: when the People’s Progressive Party/Civic first took office, it legally inherited a powerful constitutional system. This framework, with long-lasting ill will, was specifically created by Forbes Burnham and […]
