Chancellor (ag) urges gov’t compliance on financial autonomy for judiciary -AG bemoans failure of courts to apply key laws Addressing the opening of Law Year 2026, Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC yesterday criticised the failure of the courts to apply key pieces of modern legislation and the Chancellor of the Judiciary (acting) Roxane George SC called for the honouring of constitutional provisions that address the financial autonomy of the judiciary. The article Chancellor (ag) urges gov’t compliance on financial autonomy for judiciary appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guard, housekeeper die in suspected murder/suicide The police say they are investigating a suspected murder–suicide which occurred yesterday between 5 am and 8.15 am at a guest house located on Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust. The deceased have been identified as Loretta Sonia Cyrus, a 31-year-old housekeeper and Cyril Saul, a 36-year-old security guard of Lime Street. Preliminary enquiries revealed that both individuals were employed at the said guest house and were the only staff members on duty during the overnight period. The article Guard, housekeeper die in suspected murder/suicide appeared first on Stabroek News.
‘Pandit’ freed of murdering Unity accountant -no case submission upheld by Magistrate Fifty-eight-year Khemraj Persaud called ‘Pandit’, a farmer of Mahaica, who was charged with murder, walked free yesterday after a no-case submission was upheld by Magistrate Alan Wilson at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court. The article ‘Pandit’ freed of murdering Unity accountant appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t has no official notification that Mitchell Caesar’s US visa revoked – Walrond Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond yesterday stated that the government has not received official information that Mitchell Caesar, Superintendent and Head of Guyana’s Major Crimes Unit, has had his United States visa revoked. The article Gov’t has no official notification that Mitchell Caesar’s US visa revoked – Walrond appeared first on Stabroek News.
Weak disciplinary enforcement, outdated rules fueling delays in justice system – Bar President President of the Guyana Bar Association, Kamal Ramkarran, yesterday warned that weak disciplinary enforcement within the legal profession and outdated appellate rules continue to undermine the timely delivery of justice, despite major improvements in the High Court. The article Weak disciplinary enforcement, outdated rules fueling delays in justice system – Bar President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Linden to Mabura Hill road upgrade at 62% The Linden to Mabura Hill Road Upgrade Project has reached 62% completion, according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill. The update follows a high-level meeting on January 7th between the Minister and Alya Construtora, the Brazilian firm contracted for the US$190 million venture. The article Linden to Mabura Hill road upgrade at 62% appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ali reticent on arrangement with US for third-country nationals President Irfaan Ali was on Friday not forthcoming on arrangements being finalised between the government and the United States for Guyana to accept third-country nationals. The article Ali reticent on arrangement with US for third-country nationals appeared first on Stabroek News.
Arrest warrants withdrawn for BM Soat employees on GRA-related matter Employees of car dealer, BM Soat, who were expected to appear at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court last Friday to face charges relating to tax avoidance in a matter involving the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), had the arrest warrants issued for them withdrawn. The article Arrest warrants withdrawn for BM Soat employees on GRA-related matter appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ministry outlines decentralized teaching strategy for Region 8 The Ministry of Education yesterday addressed concerns regarding educational gaps in Region 8, insisting that a “robust, blended learning framework” is in place for Grade 7 students. The article Ministry outlines decentralized teaching strategy for Region 8 appeared first on Stabroek News.
UG partnering with regional research institutions to monitor Amazon biodiversity The University of Guyana (UG) is engaging in a major international scientific collaboration with leading research institutions across South America in an effort to reshape how biodiversity is monitored and conserved in the Amazon rainforest, a UG release stated yesterday. The article UG partnering with regional research institutions to monitor Amazon biodiversity appeared first on Stabroek News.