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19th August 2026 Open Letter to the President of the CCJ The Honorable Justice Winston Anderson President Caribbean Court of Justice 134 Henry Street, Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago Honorable Justice Anderson, I am a citizen of Guyana, and the events pertaining to the CCJ of the past weeks have caused great concern to […]
Dear Editor, Azruddin Mohamed appears determined to make “corruption” the centrepiece of his political messaging, accusing almost everyone around him while portraying himself as the fearless crusader demanding accountability. But there is an elephant in the room that no number of Facebook videos can remove: Mohamed himself is sanctioned by the United States and faces […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced an ambitious year-end target for the complete digitalisation of Guyana’s public procurement system, promising greater transparency, easier public scrutiny and expanded opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Ali said the finance secretary is leading implementation of the e-procurement system, which will replace much of the existing…
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday delivered a forceful rejection of allegations being pushed by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, accusing him of peddling false information while facing serious questions over his own credibility, including U.S. sanctions, a federal indictment and other unresolved allegations. Ali challenged Mohamed’s claim that the president owns a 150-acre,…
Mohamed Aqtar Ali, the brother of Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has threatened legal action against US-sanctioned and criminally indicted Opposition Leader of Guyana, Azruddin Mohamed, over statements made in a widely viewed Facebook video that Ali says are false, reckless and defamatory. In a letter dated Aug. 17, attorney Kashir A. Khan, acting […]
Guyana’s available electricity generation capacity has increased to 266.3 megawatts following the addition of 9.3 MW of new power, giving the Guyana Power and Light Inc. a larger reserve as authorities roll out additional generation and grid improvements across several regions. The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation said available generation stood at 256 MW […]
Guyana Power and Light Inc. is rushing additional generation and major network upgrades into place as electricity demand surges to unprecedented levels, pushing parts of the country’s power grid to their limits and contributing to recent service disruptions. Peak demand on the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System has climbed to a record 242.6 megawatts, up from 221 […]
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is advancing preparations for the commencement of public hearings, with legal and administrative arrangements now being finalised. The government’s communications and information arm, the Department of Public Information (DPI), quoted Attorney Javid Shadick, Secretary to the Commission, as saying Thursday that […]
Police are investigating an alleged murder which occurred on Wednesday August 12, 2026, about 21:00hrs at Dukestown, Corriverton, Corentyne, Berbice, resulting in the death of Asmat Mohamed Hussain, a 55-year-old fisherman of Dukestown. Preliminary investigations revealed that Hussain was involved in an altercation with a 15-year-old male of Corriverton, during which he sustained injuries. Hussain…
Anthony Fredericks, a 28-year-old gold miner/fisherman of Agatash Village, Essequibo River, was charged with Felonious Wounding and Unlawful Wounding. The charges relate to an incident which occurred on Monday August 10, 2026, at Agatash Village, Essequibo River, involving a 19-year-old gold miner and a 57-year-old housewife, both of the said village. Fredericks was arrested on […]