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In his Tuesday night ‘Issues in the News’ commentary, Attorney General Anil Nandlall firmly stated that individuals facing criminal charges cannot attend court hearings virtually if they are outside of Guyana, stressing that this practice undermines the territorial nature of criminal jurisdiction. The shift to virtual hearings, which allowed legal proceedings to continue during the
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The US Embassy in Guyana has not been notified of any deportation of Guyanese citizens amid the crackdown by the Donald Trump administration on illegal immigrants. However, routine deportations will continue as it has for the entire region and beyond. “I have heard nothing at this point about that from the new administration in Washington.
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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said that to enhance the country’s immigration and better manage movement in and out of the country, there will be enhanced legislation. “There will be enhanced legislation for persons who fail to declare what is in their bags,” President Ali said. The Head of
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Julian Barrington, the Chief Valuation Officer, appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning to answer to charges filed by the Criminal Investigations and Tax Evasion Division of the GRA. Barrington, a resident of Block III Providence, East Bank Demerara, stood before Magistrate Faith McGusty. He is charged under Section 111(1)(b)(i) of the Income
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There continues to be a zero-tolerance policy for bribing law enforcement officers and President Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a stern warning to civilians to desist from doing this to evade the law. “If you try to bribe an officer you’re part of the problem,” President Ali, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
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The decline in world market prices for rice is directly impacting the prices that local farmers are receiving. This is according to the President of the Guyana Rice Producer Association, Lekha Rambrich. On Tuesday, rice farmers in Black Bush Polder, Corentyne Berbice took a stand and protested, demanding an increase in the price they receive for
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To support Guyana’s development in oil and gas and tourism, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will establish several new units. And in keeping with technological advancements, a unit will also be established to deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken made this disclosure on Wednesday as he addressed the opening ceremony of
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Guyanese artistes and creatives gathered for the Saint JHn’s ‘Develop Home Initiative’ on Tuesday at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom – a meet and greet event featuring Guyanese-American songwriter, fashion designer, and philanthropist Saint JHn. The program, which began promptly at 17:00hrs, combined a networking mixer with a panel discussion designed to foster connections among local
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The Guyana Police Force has announced the promotion of over 600 officers across both subordinate and senior ranks. The long-awaited promotion list, released on Wednesday, heralds a new chapter for the force. The promotions, effective from January 1, 2025, were approved by the Police Service Commission, including officers at various levels, with significant shifts in
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Press Release from the Lusignan Golf Club The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) was abuzz with anticipation as golfers and spectators gathered for the prestigious Ansa McAL pre-Mash golf tournament. This annual event, a cornerstone in the local golfing calendar, once again delivered a thrilling spectacle of skill, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Seasoned golfer Avinash Persaud showcased
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