BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the country’s claims to sovereignty over the British overseas territory.
Dear Editor, Let me be absolutely clear. This is no longer simply a question about a toll.
The sod-turning ceremony for the establishment in Guyana of a fourth law school under the Council of Legal Education (CLE) – aimed at addressing growing demand for legal education across the Caribbean – was held yesterday at UG’s Turkeyen Campus.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC said yesterday that the Government is prepared to defend its decision to allow Auditor General Deodat Sharma to remain in office despite questions over his continued tenure beyond the statutory retirement age.
—says reduction would not affect cash flow The Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) has proposed reducing its toll charges by 50% as the municipality and central government continue discussions over the future of revenue collected at the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge and Kara Kara.
Dear Editor, Guyana needs truth and accountability for the MV Barima tragedy. But justice cannot be driven by grief, public outrage or political convenience.
Ninety Indigenous women from five communities in regions One, Eight and Nine are to receive literacy and numeracy training under a programme launched at Massara Village.
Dear Editor, A sober reminder for those who need to be reminded of the importance of Guyana’s untainted history.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag yesterday instructed contractors carrying out remedial works at Mackenzie High School in Linden to complete the project within two weeks.
President Irfaan Ali has announced plans to establish an agro-investment park and two business districts in Linden as members of his Cabinet fanned out across Region Ten for a two-day outreach, but no costs or commencement dates were given for the proposed developments.
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) issued 270 cautionary warnings to social media users over racially and ethnically offensive content between January and August 24 this year, compared with 194 during the corresponding period in 2025.
Shopkeeper Zamal Samuels was yesterday found not guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Aaron Conyers, following a trial before Justice Peter Hugh at the High Court in Demerara.
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) last night expressed grave concern over the circumstances surrounding a serious road accident involving Patricia Cornelius on the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and reports that the incident may involve a vehicle attached to the Office of the President.
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was notably absent from the 57th Meeting of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) being held in Guyana, although the regional court is routinely invited to participate as an observer.
Akeel Gittens, 23, a labourer of West Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to break and enter and larceny and was jailed for 24 months.
A Hiawa Village teacher was on Wednesday sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Dear Editor, So, with great pomp, the self-appointed commission of inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy is up and running.
Kiskadee Watch has launched a creative essay competition inviting young people across Guyana to put forward ideas for securing a brighter future for the country, with cash prizes of up to $100,000 to be awarded.
A 22-year-old Beterverwagting Housing Scheme man was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery under arms.
The extent to which the President feels under pressure was exposed on Tuesday when at the opening of Amerindian Heritage month he launched into an address which veered from biblical admonitions on the one hand to Greek mythology on the other.
