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 […]
By Saskia Warrick Former Alliance for Change (AFC) Parliamentarian, Trevor Williams, has expressed criticism towards the party for proposing public security measures after alleged corruption within the Security Sector. In a letter to the editor, Williams voiced his disappointment with the Alliance for Change, describing it as the ‘Press Release’ party, now focusing on recommendations […]
By Nakasia Logan The case between the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) reached its final stages as both parties presented their oral arguments before Justice Sandil Kissoon. Attorney General Anil Nandlall, representing the government, highlighted the alleged deficiencies in the GTU’s pleadings, arguing that they lacked certain essential elements. He […]
Samuel Sukhnandan and Saskia Warrick The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) resumed its examination of the 2019 Auditor General’s report on Monday, focusing on concerning discrepancies regarding millions of unaccounted drugs and medical supplies. The session saw members advocating for a thorough investigation into the matter. Under the previous APNU/AFC government in 2019, the Region […]