– stresses importance of transparency
In a unanimous ruling, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by political commentator and activist Ramon Gaskin, who for years had contended that separate environmental permits ought to have been granted to Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd (Hess) and China National Offshore Oil Cooperation Guyana (CNOOC) for their involvement in oil production here.
A repaired stretch (Ministry of Public Works photo)
The Ministry of Public Works yesterday said that sections of the Linden-Mabura Road that had become impassable as a result of excessive rainfall, coupled with heavy vehicular traffic, are now accessible to road users.
Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall yesterday awarded damages and costs to the tune of more than $10 million to be paid by retired Assistant Commis-sioner of Police Paul Slowe to Head of the Spe-cial Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) Fazil Karimbaksh for libel.
The fight to curb the scourge of suicides in Guyana was in focus when on Wednesday, the International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF) showcased its CA$2.9 million “Safeguarding the Human Dignity and Rights of Populations at Risk for Ill-Mental Health in Vulnerable Com-munities across Guyana” (SPAR) project, a Canadian High Commission release stated yesterday.
A Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice labourer yesterday pleaded guilty to having in his possession an illegal firearm and was remanded to prison until he returns to court for sentencing.
-victim accepts compensation
Twenty-five-year-old Quincy Smith, a former member of the Guyana Defence Force, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday where he was charged with larceny, to which he pleaded guilty.
Forty-one-year-old Sherwin Alexander, a security guard of Lot 1146 Cummings Park, ‘E’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty, at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with two counts of possession of ammunition.
Commander of Regional Division #4 ‘C’, Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram, accompanied by Cadet Officer Garfield Campbell, yesterday received the keys for two XR150 Honda Motorcycles on behalf of the Guyana Police Force.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today announced the signing of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) – European Union (EU) Partnership Agreement, known as the “Samoa Agreement” by the Government of Guyana.
-cite irregularities
After weeks of internal bickering and controversy, the PNCR’s plans for a long-awaited congress beginning today fell into further disarray after the two candidates challenging Aubrey Norton for leadership of the party withdrew, charging that there were irregularities in the process.
The United States yesterday stated that it will not allow Guyana to be bullied or to fall prey to tyranny as it stands strong in the partnership with this country.
-defends award of GDF contract to Kares
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday stated that the strengthening of the procurement system will be continuing in the form of a countrywide prequalifying system allowing the Cabinet to have a full picture about companies bidding for projects.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) says that faulty electrical wiring is to be blamed for the fire at the Children and Family Centre located at Block ‘X’, Plum Park, Sophia, Greater Georgetown yesterday morning.
-says no conflict of interest for Guyana with
former Exxon employee
In its ongoing defence of the less-than-one-year-old energy startup company owned by former ExxonMobil employee, Jesus Bronchalo, government yesterday informed that Fulcrum LNG Inc plans to partner with “top” global companies such as Baker Hughes, and source funding from the United States EXIM Bank and private equity firms.
Businessman Terrence Campbell is the Opposition’s representative on the Natural Resource Fund’s Investment Committee with his appointment gazetted to reflect it being retroactive from November 1, 2023.
Police at about 1.15 am yesterday acted on information received and went to the Children and Family Centre located at Plum Park, South Sophia, where contact was made with a 41-year-old security guard and resident of ‘E’ Field Sophia.
University of Guyana (UG) Vice Chancellor Dr Paloma Mohamed Martin has underscored the vital role of institutions in promoting inclusivity and addressing the challenges faced by displaced populations.
