Lawyers for SOCU Head demand retraction, apology for defamatory articles by Big Smith News...
Assistant Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh has taken legal action against Leroy Smith, operator of the popular online news platform, Big Smith News Watch....
Minister threatens “Big Smith” with legal action over Brutus article
Anand Persaud, the Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has threatened legal action against "Big Smith News Watch" following an...
Cathy Hughes tells court her husband referred to her as a “lowlife” on Facebook
The libel claim filed by Alliance For Change (AFC) member, Cathy Hughes against Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo began on Friday, September 6, 2024,...
New members of Law Reform Commission urged to examine legal framework for Silica City
The new members of the Law Reform Commission were urged to develop a legislative framework specifically for the ‘Silica City’ project designed to be...
Guyana to host workshop on international arbitration to boost legal expertise
The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs, is set to host an “International Arbitration in Practice” workshop...
Minister Indar slaps Duncan, Melly Mel with $50M libel suit
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar has filed a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $50 million against two social media influencers for...
Myers’ libel suits against Datadin, News Room & Jagdeo dismissed
A $150M lawsuit mounted against Attorney-at-Law, Sanjeev Datadin and the News Room by the former Deputy Chief Elections Officer (DCEO) of the Guyana Elections...
Nigel Hughes wants judges to get more time to hand down decisions on criminal...
Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes has proposed revising the current two-month time limit for delivering decisions on criminal cases. Hughes...
Bill passed to end “fault-based” divorce, forced restoration of marital sex
In Guyana, a husband or wife seeking a divorce must provide grounds for the dissolution of marriage. These grounds are outlined in the Matrimonial...
New proposed law can make your abuser pay your rent
A new proposed law in Guyana could make your abuser pay your rent. Specifically, the Family Violence Bill 2024 allows for a court to...
