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AFC calls for scrapping of blasphemous libel offence, says it violates freedom of expression
The Alliance for Change (AFC) on Monday called on all members of the National Assembly to repeal the "archaic and...
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President says elevation to Court of Appeal judgeship requires constitutional “fidelity”, “unassailable integrity”
Left to right: Justices of Appeal Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and Naresh Harnanan, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, Justice of Appeal Joann Barlow,...
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Seven new Court of Appeal judges to be sworn in
Justice Damon Younge The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Tuesday announced that five serving High Court judges and two attorneys-at-law...
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Press Association accuses President Ali of laying groundwork to regulate press online content
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Thursday raised grave concerns about President Irfaan Ali's plan to define who the media...
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UPDATED: Ali told to curtail access to crime scenes; talks up police procedures reform
President Irfaan Ali said his administration has been told to limit access to crime scenes while being mindful of balancing...
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Rights of the Child Commission hopes for thorough, transparent investigation into Adriana Younge’s death
The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) on Sunday called on authorities to ensure a proper and open probe is...
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Christopher Ram threatens legal action over no information on oil agreement
Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram. Civil society activist Christopher Ram on Wednesday threatened to take legal action because information related to...
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Christopher Ram asks High Court to allow individuals to run as candidates in general elections
Chartered Accountant and Attorney-at-Law, Christopher Ram. Well-known civil society activist Christopher Ram on Monday asked the High Court to declare...
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France pushes CARICOM countries to join treaty to protect oceans outside exclusive economic zones
France's Ambassador to Guyana, Nicolas de Bouillane de Lacoste. France is appealing to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to sign...
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PNCR Chief Scrutineer’s case on residency of voters badly filed, arguments flawed- Attorney General
Ms Carol Smith-Joseph People's National Congress Reform's (PNCR) Chief Scrutineer, Carol Smith-Joseph's request of the High Court for a judicial...
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