Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 21:51 by Writer A suspected chicken smuggler on Monday remained hospitalised in a “stable” condition after he was shot in his leg and shoulder, prompting police to subject several enforcement officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to an investigation. Injured is 36-year-old Naresh Ramjattan of Greenfield, East Coast Demerara. He told investigators ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 21:45 by Writer An American citizen, who is wanted for murder in the United States, was arrested in Guyana 21 days after he arrived through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), police said. He is 33-year-old Rakeem Antonio Gilgeours. Police said detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department and operatives from Special Branch headquarters ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 17:41 by Writer St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves on Monday congratulated his strong ally, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, for winning Sunday’s elections that was being questioned by the United States (US) and several Latin American countries. “Congratulations to president Nicolás Maduro on his re-election to the presidency of ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 17:32 by Writer The long-awaited trial of several then officials of the Guyana Elections Commission (GEC) and members of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) for their alleged role in 2020 electoral fraud began on Monday with questions being raised about the authenticity of the statements of poll (SOPs). Prosecutor Dharshan Ramdhani told ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 8:04 by Writer The Demerara Harbour Bridge would be completed next year, despite a shift in the original deadline, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said in contrast to the opposition Alliance For Change’s (AFC’s) claim that the new east-west corridor would not be ready until 2026. Mr Edghill told Demerara Waves Online News ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 7:58 by Writer Outgoing CARICOM Chairman, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Sunday said the regional grouping did not sell out Haitians in easing tension and improving governance in that troubled Caribbean nation.  “I want the people of Haiti to know: Never, ever reduce the role CARICOM played in this situation. Never be led ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 7:44 by Writer Former West Indies cricket captain, Guyanese Sir Clive Lloyd on Sunday proposed that there be an annual Caribbean cricket fundraiser to garner much-needed cash to respond to the impact of hurricanes. “The Caribbean region can organise a major cricket event and the best players from all over the world should ...

Last Updated on Monday, 29 July 2024, 7:33 by Writer Former West Indies cricket captain, Sir Clive Lloyd on Sunday appealed to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to focus on combatting prostate cancer. Speaking at his investiture with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) award that coincided with the opening of the summit of regional leaders in Grenada, Sir Clive ...

Last Updated on Sunday, 28 July 2024, 9:11 by Writer Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Saturday night accused High Court Judge Gino Persaud of displaying poor judgement by attacking him personally with “intemperate sentiments”, and ignored the likelihood of provoking Venezuela over Guyana’s sovereignty by allowing the registration of a foreign Arbitral Award in Guyana. Mr Nandlall said government would ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 27 July 2024, 19:03 by Writer by United States-based Venezuelan Political Scientist, Alexandra Panzarelli During my many years as a Venezuelan ex-pat, I’ve delved into the remarkable connection between an authoritarian and populist leader–Hugo Chávez, and his people following his 1992 coup attempt. How can one explain such devotion to a leader whose violence and corruption ...