Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Monday that a new national system, which will allow persons to easily make payments, should be ready in a matter of months. The President made the announcement as he spoke at the opening of Demerara Bank’s new Beterverwagting branch, East Coast Demerara. Dr….
Guyana modernises legal system with $178M law revision and law reports updated
In a historic step to make the law more accessible, the government of Guyana on Monday officially launched the Revised Laws of Guyana, updated to December 31, 2022, along with law reports covering the period 2008 to 2021. The move aims to ensure legal clarity, consistency, and fairness, giving judges,…
Redemption for Agricola, winning start for Friendship in East Bank Inter-Village football
Still not out of the woods, Agricola made a huge statement that they are not giving up when they stormed back from their opening game defeat to Kuru Kururu with a big win over a star-studded Mocha, 3-1, when the battle for quarter-final berths continued in the inaugural Ministry of…
Guyana head to England with eyes on more World Masters Hockey Indoor glory
Guyana’s master hockey stars are heading to England this week, as genuine podium contenders for the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) Indoor World Cup. Two years ago, the South American nation arrived at its debut tournament in the Over-45 Men’s division with “little to no expectations.” They left as silver…
U.S, UK helping Guyana with anti-corruption, accountability efforts
[Press Release] – The U.S. Embassy Georgetown, in collaboration with the British High Commission, opened a three-day anti-corruption workshop today under the jointly funded U.S.-UK Criminal Justice Reform Project. The program brings together 25 investigators and prosecutors from Guyana’s leading investigative agencies and the Office of the Director of Public…
Flooding possible as heavy rainfall expected over next six days – Hydromet warns
The Hydrometeorological Service has issued a warning for potential flooding across Guyana over the next six days, as unstable weather conditions are expected to bring widespread and at times heavy rainfall. In a Special Information Bulletin issued on Monday, the National Weather Watch Centre said the period from March 23…
President Ali says gas, fertilizer and storage investments critical as Guyana prepares for global shocks
President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana must move more aggressively to build out its oil and gas-related infrastructure, warning that growing global uncertainty makes it even more urgent for the country to secure long-term energy, fertilizer and petrochemical capacity. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ali said changes taking place internationally,…
Guyana working with U.S to better monitor and protect Exclusive Economic Zone – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana’s relationship with the United States remains strong, with the two countries continuing discussions on security cooperation, capacity-building and systems to better protect Guyana’s maritime and economic interests. Speaking with reporters on Monday, the President said Guyana is actively exploring how it can work with…
AG says State ready to defend if Mohameds succeed with CCJ appeal
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., says the State is prepared to defend its position at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed succeed in advancing their latest legal challenge against the extradition process. The father and son have filed documents…
Mohameds now move to CCJ in further bid to halt extradition proceedings
U.S indicted Guyanese businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, who is also the country’s Opposition Leader, have moved to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking special leave to appeal last week’s Court of Appeal ruling that cleared the way for their extradition proceedings to continue. In…
