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Guyana’s cross-dressing law unconstitutional- CCJ rules
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that a law in Guyana, which makes it a...
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Aspiring attorney loses Law Schools’ challenge at Caribbean Court of Justice
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The legal challenge alleging that the Law Schools’ admissions process discriminates against holders of non-University of...
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PPP-nominated GECOM Commissioner loses High Court challenge to boundary demarcation
High Court Judge, Gino Persaud Friday afternoon threw out People's Progressive Party's Bibi Shadick's efforts to block the holding of...
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Guyana-born murder accused Marcus Bisram loses extradition challenge in US
Marcus Bisram A New York Court on Tuesday threw out a challenge by Guyanese- American Marcus Bisram, to his extradition...
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PNCR’s women’s arm scolds Kennard over “shut up and listen” order to City Mayor; suggests gender discrimination
Congress Place, the headquarters of the People's National Congress Reform. In the wake of the Chairman of the Commission of...
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City Commission of Inquiry “properly set up”, rules Retired Justice Kennard
Attorney-at-Law, Maxwell Edwards (left) and Town Clerk, Royston King. Retired Chancellor of the Judiciary, Cecil Kennard Monday afternoon ruled that...
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PPP appeals High Court’s decision not to remove AFC backers of local elections candidates in Corentyne
Lawyers for the People's Progressive Party (PPP) candidate in the Whim/Bloomfield Local Authority Area have appealed a High Court decision...
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High Court dismisses PPP’s challenge to AFC nominators in Corentyne NDC
The High Court on Tuesday dismissed a case by the People's Progressive Party (PPP) that had sought to have the...
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Jagdeo puts Caribbean Court of Justice on “credibility” notice over GECOM Chairmanship case
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo Saturday night warned the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that it risked losing its credibility if...
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Soldiers charged with rape granted bail
Two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers, who are accused of raping a woman, were Friday each granted GY$300,000 bail. They...
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