The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections was on Tuesday unable to proceed due to the unavailability of one of the defence attorneys, who is currently out of the jurisdiction. When the matter was called at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before presiding Magistrate Faith McGusty, it was…
High Court upholds key provisions of Fugitive Offenders Act in Mohameds’ constitutional challenge
The High Court on Monday upheld three contested provisions of Guyana’s Fugitive Offenders Act as constitutional, clearing a significant legal hurdle in the extradition proceedings against US-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. In a 26-page written ruling, Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh found that Section 8(3)(A)(a), Section…
ExxonMobil puts US$100 million behind President Ali’s STEM initiative
ExxonMobil has contributed US$100 million (or more than G$20 billion) to a new initiative, part of President Dr Irfaan Ali’s ambitious agenda to transform the local education sector, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made during an engagement at the State House, hosted by President…
New US$100 million ExxonMobil- Guyana STEM initiative launched
ExxonMobil has launched a US$100 million science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiative in Guyana, focused on teacher training, hands-on learning opportunities for students, and career pathways. The programme was launched in Guyana on Monday night, as the country observed its 56th Republic Anniversary. It spans a decade. ExxonMobil…
Archery Guyana engages full-time national coach in historic step for sport development
The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana Inc. has solicited the services of Lourdes Maria Mederos Regalado as its full-time National Archery Coach, marking a transformative milestone in the Federation’s continued commitment to structured athlete development and high-performance excellence. Mederos Regalado is a Graduate in Physical Culture from the Manuel…
Mayweather, Pacquiao agree to rematch on September 19
Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a professional rematch in September. Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 48, will fight at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 19, with the bout live on Netflix. Former world champion Mayweather announced he would come out of retirement for a fourth time…
Construction worker arrested for murder at Parfaite Harmonie
A construction worker is in police custody following the death of an unemployed man, Roberto Grant, called “Kayan,” 20 years old, of La Parafaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. The Guyana Police Force in a statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the 41-year-old suspect of Grove, East Bank Essequibo, was at…
17-Y-O killed in accident with drunk driver
A 17-year-old was on Sunday night killed after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a motorcar on the Lima Sands Access Road, Essequibo Coast. Police said the teen, identified as Sudesh Ram John of Lima Sands, was proceeding north along the road on an unregistered motorcycle with a 21-year-old…
Rubio travels to meet Caribbean leaders as US squeezes Cuba, Venezuela
(Reuters) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold talks with Caribbean leaders on regional security, and efforts to counter migration and drug trafficking in Saint Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday as Washington seeks to ramp up pressure on Cuba’s leaders while seeking to steer Venezuela in the wake of the…
President lauds Dr. Roopnaraine as ‘a public figure of conscience’
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday extended heartfelt condolences to the friends, family and members of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) on the passing of Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, hailing the late politician as “a public figure of conscience.” Dr. Roopnaraine, 83, was the co-founder of the WPA and served as…
