Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC has flagged concerns that several unqualified and uncertified individuals are masquerading as lawyers, offering services to unsuspecting citizens. And soon, Nandlall vowed, there will be stricter penalties in place to sanction these individuals. “We can’t continue to have these fraudulent misrepresentations taking place… actions will…
Over 15,900 pupils sitting NGSA
More than 15,900 pupils across Guyana began writing the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in their academic journey. A total of 15,935 candidates have been registered to sit this year’s examinations, which are being held on Wednesday and Thursday. This year’s figure represents…
Guyana, other countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal
(Al Jazeera) Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement in support of Panama, while criticising Chinese economic retaliation, after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate lost a legal dispute over the management of ports on the Panama Canal. Panama’s Supreme Court in…
Digital platforms strengthening democracy, access to services – Min Teixeira
Guyana’s expanding digital platforms are playing a critical role in improving access to government services, strengthening accountability, and deepening democracy. Delivering the feature address at the National Stakeholders Forum, “Strengthening Access and Accountability through Digital Platforms”, held Tuesday at the World Trade Centre, Georgetown, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira,…
Essequibo is Non-Negotiable: The Regional Silence We Cannot Afford
By Wazim Mowla Advisor to the Embassy of Guyana in Washington DC and is a Senior Fellow at Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon School for Public Policy Defense of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is paramount to our national interests, our nationhood, and our right to development. Under President…
CARICOM cautions members against attempts to ‘legitimise claims’; reaffirms support for Guyana
Hours after President Dr. Irfaan Ali objected to acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s use of a brooch of her country’s map that includes Guyana’s Essequibo Region during official talks with regional leaders, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has responded. “… CARICOM underscores that Community platforms and engagements should not be used,…
Four-Day: Harpy Eagles set Volcanoes 319 after Chanderpaul’s marathon hundred
Much like his illustrious father Shivnarine did on countless occasions, Tagenarine Chanderpaul dropped anchor on Tuesday, batting through the Guyana Harpy Eagles’ innings to help set Windward Islands Volcanoes a target of 319 in the third round of their bilateral series in the West Indies Four-Day Championship. Volcanoes, who have…
Dr Anthony details recount verification process in ongoing 2020 Elections trial
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday testified in the ongoing trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections, outlining the verification process during the national recount. In his sworn testimony, Dr Anthony told the court that during the March 2020 elections, he served as a People’s Progressive Party…
OTC 2026: President Ali joins Guyanese delegation, visit to oil refinery planned
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, will join a delegation of about 100 officials and private sector players at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, as interest in the country’s energy sector continues to grow. In an interview with Fueled, the President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
President Ali writes CARICOM about Rodríguez’s false Essequibo brooch
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has written to the incumbent Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), objecting to acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s use of a brooch of her country’s map that includes Guyana’s Essequibo Region during official talks with regional leaders. In a letter to St. Kitts and Nevis Prime…
