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 […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyana Government has expressed deep concern over Venezuela’s violation of the principles and good faith discussions regarding the demarcation of the Essequibo territory. In a recent move, Venezuela passed a law demarcating Essequibo as its own territory, disregarding previous agreements such as the Argyle Declaration. According to reports from Reuters, the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Guyana has reiterated its steadfast commitment to upholding equality and democracy at the United Nations’ 140th Session of the Human Rights Committee (CCPR). Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, virtually represented the government at this significant gathering and reassured the international community of Guyana’s dedication to human rights principles. In […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana’s constitution is poised for an update by 2026 as the constitutional reform consultation process commences this year. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, revealed this during an interview on Guyana Dialogue, affirming that the process has already begun and is likely to conclude within the next two years. Teixeira […]