Duckett and Dawson deliver in England’s consolation win
BEN Duckett’s sublime century and four wickets for Liam Dawson earned England a consolation win over Sri Lanka in their final match of the tri-series. Duckett struck a majestic 167 from 132 balls as England racked up 386-5 in Lahore, which set up a tantalising chase after Sri Lanka’s astonishing pursuit of 430 in […]
Court upholds detention of cop in surveillance footage probe
Justice Christel Lambert-Meertins on Thursday found sufficient legal justification for the arrest and continued detention of Police Constable Ryan Greene, ruling that the action was neither arbitrary nor unlawful in light of evidence suggesting his involvement in criminal conduct. The ruling came during proceedings on habeas corpus applications filed by attorney Darren Wade on behalf […]
King Charles III arrives in Guyana today
BRITAIN’S King Charles III has arrived in Guyana for a two-day state visit, marking his return to the country after 26 years and highlighting the longstanding ties between Guyana and the United Kingdom. The visit, part of the British monarch’s autumn tour of the Caribbean, will see him meet President Dr Irfaan Ali, members of […]
Guyana, UAE seek deeper co-operation in energy, housing, food security
GUYANA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral co-operation in energy, housing, food security, tourism and digitalization, following the accreditation of the UAE’s first resident ambassador to Guyana. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, accepted the Letters of Credence from Ambassador Muhannad Sulaiman Abdalla Ahmed Al Naqbi, marking […]
Minister Mustapha brings closure to decades-old land dispute in Rampoor
– 113 farmers receive agricultural land leases following years of uncertainty AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has brought closure to a decades-old land dispute involving farmers from Rampoor and surrounding communities in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), with 113 farmers receiving agricultural land leases during the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority’s (MMA-ADA) Open Day at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice […]
Mohamed arrested in alleged $800,000 bribery probe
OPPOSITION Leader Azruddin Mohamed has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an alleged $800,000 bribe paid to a police constable for the unauthorised release of confidential surveillance footage. Mohamed was reportedly arrested at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into the alleged unauthorised release of surveillance footage linked to […]
GCCI urges businesses to invest in biodiversity, green economy
– Smith identifies opportunities in ecotourism, sustainable forestry, green financing and environmental research GEORGETOWN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President, Kathy Smith, is urging Guyanese businesses to invest more actively in biodiversity conservation, identifying opportunities in ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and green financing that could generate economic returns while protecting the country’s natural […]
Nandlall signals possible new charges against opposition leader
– cites alleged witness interference, evidence tampering in investigation linked to extradition proceedings ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC has signalled that Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed could face additional charges over allegations of witness interference and the unauthorised release of surveillance footage linked to an ongoing investigation. Speaking on Tuesday evening’s […]
Benn says threats of violence by Smith-Joseph disrupted the tabulation of votes for Region Four
– Former GECOM commissioner accuses APNU+AFC Chief Scrutineer, Carol Smith-Joseph, of vigorously promoting use of spreadsheet AS a former Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) commissioner, Robeson Benn told the court in the ongoing 2020 election fraud trial that Carol Smith-Joseph threatened him and others with violence and her outburst resulted in an abrupt end to the […]
Guyana’s environmental partnership with King Charles III yields major gains
Guyana’s environmental partnership with King Charles III yields major gains GUYANA’S environmental partnership with King Charles III has contributed to international conservation financing, renewable energy development and community-based initiatives, with investments and programmes spanning forest protection, climate resilience and Indigenous development. Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), launched in 2009, established a framework for balancing […]
