The Guyana Police Force, late Thursday night, issued a release stating that it was not prosecuting the Kenesha Vaughn/ Marlan DaSilva case but that efforts would be made to remove the private prosecutor because of reported delays in Court. See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The…
With Nigel Hughes, others failing to push through Kenesha Vaughn case, Police moving to revoke their permission to prosecute
The Guyana Police Force, late Thursday night, issued a release stating that it was not prosecuting the Kenesha Vaughn/ Marlan DaSilva case but that efforts would be made to remove the private prosecutor because of reported delays in Court. See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The…
Joinder parties must determine beforehand how they will split any seats they win – GECOM
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday said parties which agree to join their lists to combine votes must decide beforehand how they will share any seats they win. “Providing the combination (of parties) won seats in the National Assembly, an electoral quota needs to be established within the combination…
Though together, each party in joinder list to get seats based on how many votes individually received
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday explained how seats will be allocated to parties part of a joinder list. “Providing the combination (of parties) won seats in the National Assembly, an electoral quota needs to be established within the combination to determine how seats would be distributed therein. “The…
Though together, each party in joinder list to get seats based on how many votes individually received
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday explained how seats will be allocated to parties part of a joinder list. “Providing the combination (of parties) won seats in the National Assembly, an electoral quota needs to be established within the combination to determine how seats would be distributed therein. “The…
US has ‘mountain load of evidence’ against Mohameds – Jagdeo
The United States of America has a “mountain load of evidence” to support sanctions instituted against businessman Azruddin Mohammed and others, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, reminded on Thursday. Responding to questions during his weekly press conference at Freedom House, Jagdeo said: “We don’t…
Star performer Shakib powers Dubai Capitals to victory in GSL opener
The second ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) got underway at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, between Dubai Capitals and Central Stags of New Zealand with Dubai running out winners by a comfortable margin of 22 runs after posting 165-7. Star Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put in a Player-of-the-Match…
77-year-old man dies in Friendship crash
A 77-year-old man has died following a tragic accident on the Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara, on Thursday morning. Dead is Mike Dasrat of Lot 24 Brickery, East Bank Demerara. The accident occurred at around 09:42hrs and involved Dasrat’s motor jeep, PLL 8152, and a motor lorry, GAE 5317,…
Guyana’s catfish export ban to the U.S likely to be lifted soon
The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, on Wednesday said the longstanding ban on Guyana’s catfish exports to the United States is moving closer to being resolved. Exporters were severely affected when the ban was imposed in 2017, following protocols established by the US in 2016. Although countries were…
Man, 21, charged with armed robbery, possession of smoking utensil
Akash Parsaram, known as ‘Samsung’, a 21-year-old construction worker from Success, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a smoking utensil. Parsaram was arrested on July 7, 2025 and charged Thursday by ranks from the Beterverwagting Police Station. Police said he is accused of…
