By Samuel Gillis Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed no surprise at the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) decision to involve the government in the ongoing case with ExxonMobil regarding an unlimited parent company guarantee for oil spills. Nandlall pointed out that as a signatory to the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement with ExxonMobil, the Guyanese […]
The Parliamentary opposition has thrown its unanimous support behind amendments to the Constitutional Reform Commission Amendment Bill. Attorney General Anil Nandlall informed the National Assembly that one of the amendments aims to rectify the numerical composition of members within the commission. The principal act, passed last year, established the Constitution Reform Commission to undertake the […]
Saskia Warrick The Government has firmly rejected an Opposition motion aimed at rescinding Resolution No. 35 for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), emphasizing its commitment to accountability and transparency in parliamentary affairs. Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul brought forward the motion in the House, seeking to overturn an amendment made to Standing Order 82 […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) faced renewed criticism from the ruling PPP/C party, with General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo accusing the council of neglecting the city’s infrastructure. Mayor Alfred Mentore’s claim that the government owed the council approximately $6 billion in rates and taxes was refuted by Dr. Jagdeo. Instead, […]
In response to the recent High Court ruling concerning the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) matter, the government has announced its intention to file an appeal. Attorney General Anil Nandlall provided an update on this development, highlighting key details regarding the appeal process. During an episode of Issues in the News, Attorney General Nandlall confirmed that […]
By Josiah Williams At a recent forum organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the University of Guyana (UG), and the European Union (EU), Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, underscored the critical importance of democracy in maintaining peace, stability, and economic development. Speaking at the ‘Democracy Talks’ series held at the […]
By Nakasia Logan The government has announced its decision to appeal the ruling of Justice Sandil Kisson, who favored the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in a recent legal dispute. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, expressed the government’s intention to challenge the ruling, citing significant legal errors made by the […]
By Josiah Williams Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced apprehensions regarding the potential economic ramifications of a recent court ruling. In an interview with NCN, Attorney General Nandlall highlighted the significant implications of the High Court’s ruling on the GTU matter for Guyana’s economy and industrial sector. He expressed concern that the ruling sets a […]
By Tracy Ramalho Attorney General Anil Nandlall has highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure that citizens benefit from Guyana’s oil wealth, despite constraints imposed by the current Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). Nandlall criticized the negotiation process of the agreement by the previous coalition government during an interview over the weekend. According to Nandlall, the 2016 […]
By Samuel Gillis At a recent press briefing by the People’s National Congress (PNC), Chairman Shurwayne Holder stepped up to address concerns about internal conflicts and challenges to party leadership in the absence of Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. The spotlight was on the visible infighting within the PNC, particularly following former General Secretary Amna Ally’s […]