Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 19:27 by Denis Chabrol Less than one day after allegations of financial irregularities were levelled against Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, he denied the claims and deemed them “politically” motivated and jealousy of his achievements in promoting and developing sport. “I have every reason to believe that this article is part of a naked ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 17:46 by Denis Chabrol The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Tuesday ordered Guyana to refund the Trinidad-based beverage company, SM Jaleel and its subsidiary in Guyana,  a yet to be agreed large amount of Environmental Tax levied between 2011 and 2015 in violation of Caricom’s trade rules. “The Court holds that Guyana ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 17:56 by Denis Chabrol A labourer, who allegedly threw a bag with marijuana and other prohibited items, over the Georgetown Prison fence Monday night was arrested and would be charged shortly, police said. The incident occurred at about 9:30PM when a policeman observed the man with a “bulky bag which he swiftly threw ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 15:24 by Denis Chabrol A father has confessed to striking his son to the head that later resulted in the son’s death, in stark contrast to earlier claims that the young man fell off a ladder and injured himself,  police said. Investigators said the 40-year old man “is cooperating” as they continue to ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 15:10 by Denis Chabrol A GYD$14 million contract has been awarded to the German-based meeco Group, along with its Guyanese joint venture company, for the supply and installation of a solar photo voltaic (PV) system at State House. The procurement of the contract was done by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and the local joint ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 10:23 by Denis Chabrol Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has scolded the top brass of the Bank of Guyana for its lax monitoring and oversight of the country’s foreign exchange market and anti-money laundering regime. Jordan last week made his views known to the Central Bank’s board of directors against the background of the recent ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 0:31 by Denis Chabrol A debate on a motion piloted by the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) was cut short today (May 8, 2017) when government using its superiority in the House opted not to go beyond the scheduled 10 PM close of the day much to the chagrin of the political opposition. ...