GENEVA, (Reuters) – Nicaragua’s state institutions have together carried out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention of political opponents, conduct that amounts to crimes against humanity, according to a report published today by UN experts.
In a post on its Facebook page yesterday, the United States Embassy said that visa screening does not end after a visa has been issued.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s move to ban several news outlets from the White House over his dislike of their coverage likely runs afoul of US legal prohibitions against viewpoint discrimination by the government, four legal experts told Reuters.
The Export–Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States yesterday committed to financial support for the 2nd 300 MW gas-to-energy (GtE) project in Berbice even as the first project it has been a major financier for struggles to meet deadlines and deliver power.
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The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) yesterday called on the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) “to assert its authority to ensure that all of our aerodromes are regulated to observe and meet the required safety standards”.
APNU Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon has accused the government of pursuing costly projects without a coherent national development strategy, arguing that Guyana’s rapid economic growth and rising oil revenues have not produced corresponding improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
The United States Embassy in Georgetown has declined to comment on reports that High Court Judge Gino Persaud was prevented from travelling after being told that his US visa was “under review”.
The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation and the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) met contractors yesterday to review work on projects across the electricity network, but a statement issued afterwards did not identify the projects, their completion dates or how far construction has advanced.
Nadina Taharally completed all nine lifts to win gold, while Kezia Joseph earned silver and Keisha Abrigo claimed bronze and set two national records as Guyana’s medal tally reached five on day two of the 2026 South American Powerlifting Championships in Santiago, Chile.
Western Tigers enter the FIFA international break third in the GFF Elite League Season Eight standings after Michael Oie scored twice in a commanding 4–0 victory over Guyana Police Force on Sunday at the National Training Centre, Providence.
After an intensive week of work, two leading urban mobility experts, working under an EU Global Gateway project, presented their preliminary findings last week to Minister Zulfikar Ally at the Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency & Implementation.
Detective Senior Superintendent Prem Narine yesterday acknowledged that he received legal advice on which aspects of his testimony he should answer and which he should not, as his cross-examination in the Mohameds extradition case resumed amid continued scrutiny of his destruction of police notes.
Thirteen-year-old Kataleya Sam defeated an opponent rated 258 points above her, but Guyana’s women finished half a point short of a drawn match against Japan in Round Six of the Chess Olympiad yesterday.
Just two weeks after Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, visited Mackenzie High School, rehabilitation works at the institution have been completed.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons captain Moeen Ali ended the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 celebrations in Barbados on Sunday with a “Free Palestine Always” message after leading his side to their maiden title.
Residents of Chinese Landing-Tassawini again confronted persons attempting to move fuel into the community last Sunday night, with Toshao Nikita Miller saying residents managed to prevent a large caterpillar truck and excavator from proceeding into the backdam with the commodity.
APNU’s Terrence Campbell has renewed the party’s call for a minimum monthly salary of $200,000 for public servants and a tax-free income threshold of $400,000, arguing that the country’s economic growth should be reflected in improved wages.
The cause of the major fire that destroyed Regent Household Electronics on Regent Street earlier this month remains unknown, with the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) expected to provide further information after its Fire Prevention Department completes its investigation.
A businessman was shot and a chef assaulted during two separate armed robberies in Sophia and East Canje, Berbice, over the weekend, police said yesterday.
