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Daily Archives: Friday, 24 March 2023, 23:00

State to appeal High Court decision on President’s violation of Constitutuion

Last Updated on Friday, 24 March 2023, 23:00 by Denis Chabrol Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Friday said the State would appeal a High Court ruling that President Irfaan Ali flouted Guyana’s constitution when he suspended Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Paul Slowe almost two years ago although there was no mechanism for him to be given a ...

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NGO lays groundwork for Hate Crimes legislation lobby

Last Updated on Friday, 24 March 2023, 21:59 by Denis Chabrol The non-governmental Guyana Equality Forum (GEF) said Friday’s release of a report titled ‘Hate Crimes Reform’ marked the start of an intensive lobby for legislation to punish persons who perpetrate hatred against others based on their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and race. “Hate crime legislation should also reflect ...

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IDPADA-G, govt seem on verge of settlement for release of funds- lawyers tell High Court

Last Updated on Friday, 24 March 2023, 16:08 by Denis Chabrol Lawyers for the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) and the State on Friday informed the High Court that they are on the brink of deal that could see the release of millions of dollars in a budgeted government subvention to the organisation that aims to ...

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High Court rules President violated Guyana’s Constitution by suspending Police Service Commission Chairman

Last Updated on Friday, 24 March 2023, 15:09 by Denis Chabrol High Court Judge Gino Persaud on Friday ruled that President Irfaan Ali violated Guyana’s Constitution by suspending the then Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Slowe because there was no mechanism to give him a fair hearing. “In summary, therefore, the decision of ...

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