In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been sent on administrative leave following his sanctioning by the United States for alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The development comes after the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on…
Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh sent on leave after U.S. sanctions for drug trafficking
In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been sent on administrative leave following his sanctioning by the United States for alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The development comes after the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on…
Another GECOM meeting ends in division as opposition raises concerns over several voting issues
Another statutory meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ended on Thursday with division, as APNU+AFC nominated commissioners raised concerns and objections on several electoral matters. The discord follows a walkout by the opposition during last Tuesday’s meeting, which ended abruptly. The central issues raised this week revolved around voting…
Senior cop among second wave of U.S. sanctions to hit Guyana after Mohameds
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday issued sanctions against 10 individuals, including four Guyanese, after it first targeted businessman Shell Mohamed, his son Azruddin Mohamed, and their businesses; the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Thomas, was also…
Jagdeo says nothing was offered to persons who now support the PPP
General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, highlighted that no politician who has now backed the party has been offered any position or special benefits. Instead, he believes those individuals have done so because they believe the PPP is a competent, multiethnic party that should…
Jagdeo says nothing was offered to persons who now support the PPP
General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, highlighted that no politician who has now backed the party has been offered any position or special benefits. Instead, he believes those individuals have done so because they believe the PPP is a competent, multiethnic party that should…
GUYOIL Aviation Services secures fuel supply contract with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
GUYOIL Aviation Services Inc. (GASI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GUYOIL), has secured a contract to supply aviation fuel to newly launched KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. This partnership is expected to bolster GASI’s position in the regional aviation fuel market. GASI, established in 2015, operates…
AFC Councillor Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush endorses President Ali
Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush, the APNU+AFC Region Five councillor has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali and the governing People Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). His endorsement is the latest in a series ahead of the upcoming September 1, 2025 General and Regional elections. Al-Cush made the announcement on Thursday. He cited “internal rambling”…
AFC Councillor Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush endorses President Ali
Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush, the APNU+AFC Region Five councillor has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali and the governing People Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). His endorsement is the latest in a series ahead of the upcoming September 1, 2025 General and Regional elections. Al-Cush made the announcement on Thursday. He cited “internal rambling”…
Second terminal for CJIA soon; other major works ongoing
Over the years there has been a “significant” increase in air traffic at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, the country’s main port of entry. So, to ensure smooth processing and the comfort of passengers, efforts are ongoing to enhance the airport. This will include the construction of a second terminal…
