—ruling that Jagdeo’s assertion that Goolsarran has no integrity is ‘substantially true’

The High Court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran against Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo over statements made in March 2023.

Justice Peter Hugh, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, found that while the statements were defamatory in nature, Jagdeo successfully established the defence of justification, or substantial truth.

The court found that evidence concernin

Defence Attorney Nigel Hughes today failed to produce the promised video footage, which he said would show former GECOM IT Manager Aneal Giddings with a server in his vehicle at the Ashmin’s Building on March five, 2020.

He presented footage showing Anneal Giddings leaving the compound of Ashmin’s Building on the night of March five, 2020, however, the video did not show Giddings with the server.

Lead Prosecutor Darshan Ramdhani objected

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand today turned the sod for the project, which will increase vending capacity in the community.

Approximately 54 vendors currently operate along the reserve and streets in the Zeelugt community.

That is expected to change with construction of the new market, which will accommodate more vendors in a more organized and secure environment

More than 20,000 NIS pensioners are now receiving their pensions directly into their bank accounts, avoiding the need to line up to collect their benefits.

As the National Insurance Scheme celebrates its 57th anniversary, the way pensioners and contributors access its services is changing.

Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, highlighted the progress made and urged workers to check their contribution records before reaching pension age.

Guyana’s agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contracted marginally in the first half of 2026, as excessive rainfall disrupted crop production.  

However, the Mid-Year Report shows growth in several major subsectors, including sugar, rice and livestock.

And with a drier second half of the year expected, government is also focusing on reducing production costs and strengthening climate resilience.

For Guyana’s farmers, weather has been a defining factor in production this ye

The Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) is calling on event promoters, entertainers, businesses and members of the public to reconsider the use of illegal drug-related terms and degrading labels in the promotion and branding of entertainment events.

In a statement issued through the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit’s (CANU) Drug Information Network, GUYDIN said the words and labels used to promote events and activities can influence public attitudes and shape what society comes to regard as acceptable.