‘Release the evidence…because no such thing happened’- Jagdeo to Azruddin on claims Pres. Ali assisted in tax evasion

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has challenged US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed to release evidence to support his claim that President Dr. Irfaan Ali assisted him in evading taxes associated with the importation of his Lamborghini Aventador SVJ …

Jagdeo condemns Opposition’s walkout, refusal to support sovereignty motion

  General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President of Guyana Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly condemned Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton for his refusal to support a landmark motion reaffirming Guyana’s sovereignty over the …

Ready to debate Nandlall

Dear Editor, Attorney General (AG) Nandlall keeps getting away with a free pass hiding behind: (a) the soliloquy of his weekly programme where he amusingly argues with himself; and (b) the obliging interviews by his fawning PPP/C interviewers, without …

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s international students

BOSTON,  (Reuters) – A federal judge said yesterday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from immediately revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, a victory for the Ivy League school that …

The low tide

Cuban remanded over murder of stepdaughter

Luis Alfonso A Cuban man was yesterday remanded over the murder of his stepdaughter. The accused, 39 years old Luis Alfonso appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. Alfonso was not required to plead. The …

Unity man charge with assaulting cop

Nigel Shepherd – gets $20,000 bail Nigel Shepherd, a 24-year-old resident of Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on May 25th, 2025 and charged on May 27th with the offence of assaulting a peace officer. Shepherd is accused of assaulting …

Three remanded over terrorist acts and larceny granted bail

Jamal Small Three defendants, Sherwin Nelson, 20, labourer; Desafio Harvey, 20, Desafio Harvey ex-soldier; and Jamal Small, 35, fish vendor,  reappeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Wednesday and were …

Unity resident charge with obstructing cop

Jamal Ishmael Jamal Ishmael, a 23-year-old resident of Coconut Walk, Unity, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on May 25th, 2025 and charged on May 27th, 2025, with the offence of obstructing a peace officer. Ishmael is accused of committing the offence …

Colombia oil and gas E&P investment could jump 8% in 2025, industry group says

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia’s investment in exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons could jump some 8% this year to reach $4.68 billion, Colombia’s leading industry group said yesterday, warning this would not prevent a drop in gas …