CCJ refuses application to hear new evidence on Charrandass Persaud in No-Confidence motion appeals
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has refused an application filed by Attorney General Basil Williams to consider new evidence recently made available to...
I will not defend PPP spies, regardless of race- Dr. Hinds rebuts Jagdeo
There is a stark difference between a whistleblower and a political spy. Upon unearthing corruption or information regarding unethical behaviour, the whistleblower takes it...
Hinds ready to throw Afro-Guyanese under the bus to protect “perks” – Jagdeo
According to Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, representation of Afro-Guyanese is a convenience for advocate Dr David Hinds. Jagdeo said that when given an opportunity...
Political affiliations of SARA officials undermine public’s trust in the agency – TIGI...
The State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) is being led by economist Dr Clive Thomas; Executive Member of the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA),...
APNU+AFC must explain failure to secure convictions for PPP corruption — Transparency advocates
On the 2015 election campaign trail, the APNU+AFC coalition party made promises to its support base that there would be convictions for the PPP’s...
Princess charming gov’t to maintain casino monopoly — Jagdeo
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government had well-known intentions to allow at least two other casinos in Guyana, both in Georgetown.
One casino was...
Public Service firings were in retaliation to disclosures about millions sent to Broomes’ children...
By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell
Last week, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that over two years, just over $20M was transferred from the Ministry of the Presidency's...
Two-member delegation represents Guyana at ILO meeting in Barbados
A two-member delegation from the Ministry of Social Protection, which is responsible for labour administration, attended the 11th International Labour Organisation’s sub-regional meeting which...
Gov’t needs to flush out PPP moles from public service – David Hinds
In recent weeks, there have been disclosures by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) regarding the personal information of members of the government.
In two cases,...
Harmon justifies transfer of US$18M signing bonus to Consolidated Fund over two years later
After keeping the controversial US$18M signing bonus at a special account in Central Bank for over two years, the Guyana Standard understands that the...
