The issue of GECOM’s preparedness to host elections within three months following the passage of a no-confidence motion came up for questioning before the Caribbean Court of Justice today, as the Court heard oral arguments in the appeal of the no-confidence cases. The Attorney representing the Guyana Elections Commission, Senior Counsel Stanley Marcus, was grilled…
…even if CCJ rules appointment unconstitutional THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP), though maintaining that the appointment of Justice (Ret’d) James Patterson is unconstitutional, told the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that it is willing to have him remain in office if early election is required this year. People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Attorney, Douglas Mendes, on
Ernesto Thomas, a 22-year-old Guyana Police Force Constable attached to the Tactical Service Unit (TSU), was on Wednesday charged with stealing a fellow officer’s phone. Thomas of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded not guilty to the charge. It is alleged on March 5, 2019, at the Police Sports…
Three serving members of the Guyana Police Force found themselves before the Court today facing serious charges. One of the the three Policemen, Kerwin Mingo, was charged with the alleged rape of a Brazilian woman in the interior region. He denied the allegation and was granted bail in the sum of $150,000. Mingo and the…
(CMC) – STYLISH Shai Hope stroked his second straight One-Day International hundred and fourth in eight innings but his fireworks were negated by a ragged fielding effort, as West Indies crashed to an eight-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the second match of the Tri-Nations Series here yesterday. Opting to bat first at Castle Avenue in
(Department of Public Information) Following much deliberation and representation being made in the interest of nurses, they can now expect a pay raise before the end of 2019. This was hinted at by Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Public Health, Colette Adams who noted that this is ‘good news’ for the nurses. “The Ministry…
The Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today said he would welcome any investigation into the hiring practices of the department. His statement is against the backdrop of the Department coming under criticism from the Opposition for its hiring of the VideoMega Production company for the production of three Public Service Announcements.…
OVER 700 residents of Nappi Village, Region 9, will be beneficiaries of a new well that was drilled to provide the community with easier access to potable water. The drilling of the well was undertaken through a collaborative effort between the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), GWI said in
By Bibi Khatoon As Guyana heads to another general and regional elections, former Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally believes more needs to be done to counteract disinformation from spreading on social media. “I worry greatly of what can happen in very fragile society as ours,” said Dr Surujbally. He was…
A 19-year-old Agricola resident, who is currently serving a one year jail sentence for escaping from lawful custody, was today slapped with four new charges. The man, Melvor Jeffery, was today charged for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition and discharging a loaded firearm at Police officers. He appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly this…
