High Court Judge, Simone Morris-Ramlall on Monday ruled that ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) and the Attorney-General of Guyana must be added as parties to a case brought by civil society activist, Sherlina Nageer demanding disclosure of the insurance policy and parent/affiliate company guarantee for the Liza Phase 2 project, according to the company’s lawyers and Attorney General Anil Nandlall. “Justice ...
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OPINION: Excellency Ali -a study in the surly, anxiety, and timidity
by GHK Lall In Shakespeare’s Richard III, the endangered king cried out, “A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse…” (Act 5, Scene 4). In Guyana, the people also cried out, ‘a president, a president, anything for a president.’ Look first at what they were willing to trade and give, then examine what they got in return. A warrior-prevaricator-dodger-jester ...
Read More »PNCR’s congress on track “barring an act of God”, despite General Secretary’s resignation
The People’s National Congress Reform’s (PNCR) congress, including its internal elections, is on track for June 28 to 30, despite the resignation of that party’s General Secretary, Dawn Hastings-Williams, Congress Administrator, Sherwin Benjamin said Tuesday. “Everything, as far as I am aware, is on schedule for the congress…I don’t see, barring an act of God, Congress not being held as ...
Read More »BREAKING: PNCR General Secretary resigns, complains of poor preparation for Congress, lack of financial accountability
Four days before the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is scheduled to hold its June 28-30 Biennial Congress, that party’s General Secretary Dawn Hastings-Williams on Monday resigned from her position, complaining bitterly about poor preparations for the highest decision-making forum are way off mark. “With all the administrative task that has to be undertaken by the secretariat, I believe that ...
Read More »3 found dead in minibus on Mabura trail
The bodies of three persons were found on Sunday in a minibus on the Mabura trail, police confirmed. The causes of the deaths were not immediately known, but a senior police confirmed that the bodies were found in the vehicle at 28 Village on the Mabura trail closer to Linden. A senior police officer confirmed that the bodies were discovered ...
Read More »New law to go after sale of unprescribed antibiotics, fake medicines
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Sunday warned that pharmacies that sell antibiotics without prescriptions would soon be shut down, as Guyana joins the rest of the world in reducing the resistance to antibiotics and other types of prescription drugs. He said the Health Ministry has received reports that a number of pharmacies have been treating patients by selling them ...
Read More »OPINION: Mohameds, President Ali, Opposition Leader Norton: let truth shine through
BY GHK Lall I hear some good words, absorb some good moves. May the good in all its pristine qualities result. First, Mr. Nazar Mohamed of grim OFAC developments resigned as PPP Councilor for the Eccles/Ramsburg area. It is a good early move. Second, President Irfaan Ali says not compromised by association with the Mohameds. That is also good, if ...
Read More »West Demerara fruit vendor killed by husband
A 34-year-old woman, who is a fruit vendor, was late Saturday night stabbed to death by her drunken, reputed husband at their home at Lot 1 Best Village, West Coast Demerara, police said Sunday. Police said they were investigating the murder which occurred at about 11:30 Saturday night. Police said they recovered a knife, believed to be the murder weapon, ...
Read More »PNCR’s Committee of Elders to investigate Vanessa Kissoon’s sexual harassment allegation against Aubrey Norton
Even as People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member, Vanessa Kissoon is reportedly reluctant to report that she was allegedly sexually harassed by party leader, Aubrey Norton, a committee of elders has been called in to investigate the claim. “The executive member, at this time, is not inclined to take such measures,” PNCR Central Executive Committee member, Volda Lawrence said in ...
Read More »Teachers agree to call off strike empty-handed to allow for conciliation
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) on Friday agreed to call off the strike in talks with the Ministry of Education to allow the two sides to hold conciliation talks in the presence of the Chief Labour Officer on the period that should be the subject to pay talks. GTU President Dr Mark Lyte said the teachers are due to return ...
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