US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela falsely flying Guyana flag The United States yesterday seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela which was falsely flying a Guyana flag, this country’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) says, as the agency condemned the act while highlighting it will continue to work with international partners to take action against the illegal practice. The article US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela falsely flying Guyana flag appeared first on Stabroek News.
Magistrate denies Mohameds High Court bid -extradition hearing to proceed on January 6th Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday dismissed an application by the defence team representing businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, to invoke Article 153 of the Constitution and refer a series of constitutional questions arising from their ongoing extradition proceedings to the High Court. The article Magistrate denies Mohameds High Court bid appeared first on Stabroek News.
PSC observers report hails elections as credible and transparent -urges reforms for future polls The Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) observers report yesterday said that the September 1st General and Regional Elections were well run and the results credible and transparent. The article PSC observers report hails elections as credible and transparent appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ministry says continuing to work with GPL on reliable power supply The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation (MoPUA) has expressed concern at the increasing frequency of disruptions to the electricity supply caused by the movement and operation of heavy construction equipment in the vicinity of power lines and says it continues to work with GPL to maintain a reliable electricity supply. The article Ministry says continuing to work with GPL on reliable power supply appeared first on Stabroek News.
Human rights panel discussion terminated after single question on access to info law -no follow-up permitted What had been billed as a panel discussion at a government human rights expo on Tuesday was brought to an abrupt halt after one question about the non-functioning access to information legislation and the moderator refused to permit a follow-up question. The article Human rights panel discussion terminated after single question on access to info law appeared first on Stabroek News.
Crowds, traffic chaos as Mohameds return to court The Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Avenue of the Republic once again turned into a public spectacle yesterday as Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed turned up for the continuation of the extradition matter in Court Five. The article Crowds, traffic chaos as Mohameds return to court appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man to be sentenced for Anna Catherina killing Nestor Luis Bolivar Martinez, also known as `Spanish Boy’, of Sixth Street, Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, has pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter of 21-year-old Sanjay Hanoman of Lot 28, Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara. The article Man to be sentenced for Anna Catherina killing appeared first on Stabroek News.
$35m health post commissioned in Region One The Ministry of Health (MoH) has commissioned the newly upgraded $35 million Karaburi Health Post, a MoH release stated yesterday. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, who gave the feature address at the ceremony, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that all Guyanese, regardless of geographic location, can access high-quality, modern healthcare. The article $35m health post commissioned in Region One appeared first on Stabroek News.
Rodrigues meets artistes and promoters on closer collaboration Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues on Monday met with artistes, entertainers and event promoters for what she described as a focused consultation aimed at building a stronger working relationship between the creative sector and the state as Guyana prepares for a busy tourism year in 2026. The article Rodrigues meets artistes and promoters on closer collaboration appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana, the Border Controversy and CARICOM By R M Austin Former Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China When they met in 1972 in Trinidad the Leaders of the English-speaking Caribbean, given the geopolitical environment, at once recognized that each state must have the right to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty in the context of a Zone of Peace. The article Guyana, the Border Controversy and CARICOM appeared first on Stabroek News.