Former Bishops’ High Teacher acquitted of rape charges
Former Bishops' High School teacher, Coen Jackson walked out of the High Court a free man today after he was acquitted of having sexual...
Duo gets bail for fraud conspiracy
Nzube Zkegwuonu, 30, a Nigerian National and Kevin Smith, 25, an entrepreneur, were this morning placed on bail after being charged with conspiracy to...
Jagdeo “misused” financial statement to “discredit” IDPADA-G, vilify its leadership – Alexander
Controversy erupted last week when Guyana’s Vice-President, Bharrat Jagdeo accused members of the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) of giving...
NCDs fatalities more than communicable infections in the Americas
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the main causes of death in the Americas and their resulting death rate...
Guyana among teams for CCJ’s annual law moot
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host its 11th Annual CCJ International Law Moot on March 21 and 22, 2019 at the CCJ’s...
Trotman, President Granger in discussion on dual citizen MPs
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Raphael Trotman, confirmed with the Guyana Standard today that discussions have been initiated with President David Granger...
Italian firm helping Guyana develop tourism action plan for Essequibo
The Essequibo region is home to amazing wildlife, rich cultural heritage, pristine coastlines, secluded beaches, and friendly locals and, due to this magnitude of...
March 2 is election day – President
President David Granger has just made known that general and regional elections will be held on March 2.
See full statement below:
Guyanese,
The Government, since the...
Court of Appeal quashes conviction, orders retrial for rape accused
A retrial has been ordered for 60-year-old Kevin Jordan after his conviction and 18-year sentence for rape was overturned this afternoon by the Court...
Petroleum revenues, free tertiary education will reverse “brain drain” – President
The President of Guyana, David Granger said that revenues from the petroleum sector along with free tertiary education will allow for a“brain gain” rather...
