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Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George on Monday heard hours of arguments from Attorney General Anil Nandlall, Attorney Kurt Da Silva, and Attorney Dexter Todd in a High Court application asking for a review of Guyana’s law which deals with the residency of voters. Todd is representing the applicant, Chief Scrutineer of the People’s National Congress
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Attorney Shellon Washington has denied that she is representing activist Melissa Ann Holder, known on social media as Melissa “Melly Mel” Atwell, saying she hopes there is no one attempting to impersonate her. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for Melly Mel’s legal fees, and has raised thousands of US dollars,
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Lenox Shuman, Chairman of the Liberty and Justice Party, on Monday night castigated the Alliance For Change (AFC) for what he described as “divisive rhetoric” and an attempt to undermine the national unity that surrounds Guyana’s sovereignty. Mr. Shuman, in a statement, responded to a recent release issued by the AFC. In that release, the
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Laikram Bandine, a 43-year-old motorcyclist, died in an accident along Garrison Road, East Canje, Berbice on Sunday. Police Headquarters reported that a Bandine was reportedly riding his motorcycle (#SLP2) at about 22:20 hrs Sunday when he collided with a motor car (#PAF 5919) driven by Ravindra Stanley. the 43-year-old Deputy Police Commander for Region Six.
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Veronica Rondon Alfaro, a Venezuelan from San Felix/El Dorado, Venezuela, was charged with attempted murder on Monday. Police Headquarters reported that Alfaro was arrested by ranks from Eteringbang Police Station on March 13 after reportedly trying to murder Frederick Junior Stanford, a 36-year-old businessman from Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. It was reported that Alfaro
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The trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Monday with the first witness, Rosalinda Rasul, being cross-examined. Rasul, who is currently the head of the Diaspora Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, served as a local observer for the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham) during the
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Asgar Ramirez, a 25-year-old resident of Duke Street, Kingston, died on Sunday after the car he was driving collided with a lorry parked at Yarrowkabra along the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway. Police Headquarters said the accident happened around 20:30 hrs Sunday. It involved motor lorry #GAG 5478 which was driven by 31-year-old Anthony Vriese and motor
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The Government of Guyana launched its $10,000 Universal Healthcare Voucher programme for citizens, a move expected to benefit about 500,000 individuals. The programme doesn’t just involve a $10,000 voucher being given to citizens. With this voucher, citizens can also access subsidised health services at many healthcare facilities across the country. In simpler terms, you can
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The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) on Monday announced that it was discontinuing the partnership with the ISDC and the University of Staffordshire. This move follows concerns raised by students and attempts to engage stakeholders. In its statement, GOAL said students part of the programmes associated with the ISDC and the University of Staffordshire
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In a proactive move to foster a safer and more responsible sporting environment, the National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, March 22, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 10:00h. The meeting is a mandatory engagement for all
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