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Politics

“Mandatory biometric identification is unconstitutional” – Ralph Ramkarran

January 26, 2025 Editor 0

Prominent political figure and attorney-at-law Ralph Ramkarran, SC, has declared that the implementation of mandatory biometric identification is unconstitutional. The Chairwoman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh, recently ruled that introducing biometrics as the only means of identification would impose an additional requirement for voters and, therefore, be unconstitutional. Despite the […]

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Court

‘Chicken man’ released on $600k bail following withdrawal of murder charge to manslaughter

January 26, 2025 Editor 0

A fresh charge has been brought against Seeindra Marimutoo, a 43-year-old poultry vendor from Portuguese Quarters, Corentyne, Region Six, accused of killing 18-year-old Parmand Pertab. On November 04, 2024, Marimutoo was remanded to prison after being initially charged with murder. Pertab was reportedly involved in a robbery attempt at the Port Mourant market. Following advice […]

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State Bulletins

Preparations underway for meeting with Guyana-Suriname Border Commission – Todd

January 26, 2025 Editor 0

Following Suriname’s recent protest note to Guyana over the New River Triangle (NRT), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd has disclosed that preparations are underway with the Guyana-Suriname Border Commission. The Minister made this revelation during Day One of the 2025 National Budget debate. “With respect to the management of our relations […]

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Crime

Woman, 64, murdered in Belle West, WBD

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Parbhudai Budhram, called “Renie,” a 64-year-old housewife of Lot 1118 Belle West, West Bank Demerara (WBD), was murdered between 20:00h and 08:00h this morning (Saturday) at her home. According to police, Parbhudai would visit her husband, Anthony Alphonso Budhram, called “Tony,” a 63-year-old tailor, at his shop in Georgetown to assist him with work, and […]

State Bulletins

Over 400 Guyanese re-migrate from US, Canada, UK and Caribbean last year – Todd

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd has revealed that 409 Guyanese have re-migrated to their homeland in 2024. During day one of the 2025 Budget debates, Todd said the re-migrants primarily originated from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Caribbean nations. “Mr. Speaker, this highlights the trust and confidence of […]

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Court

GTU President and 2nd VP Challenge Suspension, Seek Removal of General Secretary Coretta Mc Donald

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Tensions are flaming between senior members within the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), with President Dr. Mark Lyte and Second Vice President (VP) Julian Cambridge taking legal action to overturn their suspension and remove General Secretary Coretta Mc Donald. Earlier this week, the duo filed a Fixed Date Application (FDA) at the Demerara High Court, arguing […]

Opinion

The Opinion Desk: Chandan-Edmond and the people-centred 2025 Budget

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Undoubtedly, the 2025 National Budget Debate has ushered in a rare endorsement, which the ordinary man should be proud of. During yesterday’s debates in the National Assembly, Opposition Parliamentarian Geeta Chandan-Edmond stated firmly, “There are measures in this budget that can and should be supported by all sides.” It is customary for the APNU+AFC Opposition […]

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Politics

PNCR Parliamentarian throws full support behind “positive measures” in Budget 2025

January 25, 2025 Editor 0

Opposition Parliamentarian Geeta Chandan-Edmond has expressed her full support for the “positive measures” outlined in the 2025 National Budget and has encouraged her colleagues to back the fiscal plan. Chandan-Edmond, a member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), started her debate by noting that both sides of the house should be on the same […]

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Politics

Budget 2025 takes care of Guyanese from cradle to the grave – Min. Rodrigues

January 24, 2025 Editor 0

The policy measures contained in budget 2025 will address the needs of and take care of Guyanese from the cradle to the grave, PPP Member of Parliament and Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues has said. The Minister shared this view during her presentation at the 2025 budget debates which began […]

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Court

Two Men Stand Trial for 2018 Murder of Bourda Market Vendor

January 24, 2025 Editor 0

The trial of two men accused of murdering Bourda Market vendor Troy Ramalho in 2018 is underway at the Demerara High Court. Before Justice Navindra Singh and a jury, Akeem Morris, 32, and Roy Sandiford, 39, both pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the fatal shooting of the vendor during a robbery. Morris, a […]

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