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Christopher Ram asks High Court to allow individuals to run as candidates in general elections

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 21:06 by Writer Chartered Accountant and Attorney-at-Law, Christopher Ram. Well-known civil society activist Christopher Ram on Monday asked the High Court to declare that individuals, including himself, have the …

Rise of the phenomenon ‘scrapes’ can be attributed directly to the social mortality of the African-Guyanese

Dear Editor, Undoubtedly, the social death theory conceptualised by Sociologist Orlando Patterson is applicable in analysing the extant conditions of Afro-Guyanese. Patterson theorises that an ethnic group becomes helpless in society when they are …

There are parallels among the right-to-information seekers and the president’s own actions

Dear Editor, I am told that Pres. Ali has some learning. Mine is the humble duty to tell the president that he must manifest that learning. According to the president, most of the involved in the protest action for access to information are “opposition …

Afro-Guyanese “better off than they have ever been”—AG Nandlall

— challenges Alexander’s claims of marginalisation ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has pushed back strongly against claims that the government is marginalising Afro-Guyanese, stating instead that this demographic is …

Guyana dismisses BBC article linking Trump’s tariffs to its China relations

See full statement from the Government of Guyana: The attention of the Government of Guyana was drawn earlier today to an article published on 14 April 2025 on the BBC News website headlined “Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?” authored …

GFF halts GFA elections over constitutional breaches

GFF President Wayne Forde -entity working to remedy situation – Johnson The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has halted the staging of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Annual General Meeting and Electoral Congress due to several material breaches …

US House Intelligence chair visits Guyana

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 19:19 by Denis Chabrol Congressman Rick Crawford Chairman of the United States Congress’ House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Republican Congressman Rick Crawford, on Tuesday visited Guyana but little …

President Ali rallies nation behind CARIFTA athletes ahead of Trinidad games

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday offered a spirited send-off to Guyana’s national track and field team ahead of the 2025 CARIFTA Games in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, declaring that “the entire nation is proudly cheering you on.” The 42 …

President commends CARIFTA Games athletes

China commits to continue aiding Guyana’s transformation and development

The Chinese Embassy in Georgetown today said it will spare no effort to promote “high quality development” here in Guyana, as the country embarks on major transformation and development. At a press conference today at the Embassy, China’s Deputy Chief of …

Guyana Gov’t calls recent BBC article ‘mischievous, irresponsible’

The attention of the Government of Guyana was drawn earlier today to an article published on 14 April 2025 on the BBC News website headlined “Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?” authored by one Gemma Handy who, it would appear, is a …

‘Reckless and Misleading’ – gov’t responds to BBC tariff story about Guyana

The author of the article poses the question “why had Guyana been facing a higher levy in the first place?” in connection with the reciprocal tariff announced recently by the US Government. Ostensibly to find her answer, the author identifies a single …

PPP/C’s vision & progress drawing Afro-Guyanese support – James Bond

Prominent Attorney and businessman James Bond has credited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) with earning the growing support of Afro-Guyanese citizens, pointing to the Government’s developmental track record as the main driver of …

Letter: Afro-Guyanese migration toward PPPC reflects growing confidence in ‘One Guyana’ Vision

Dear Editor, As Guyana approaches the pivotal 2025 General Elections, the political landscape is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. A growing number of Afro-Guyanese citizens are migrating their support towards the People’s Progressive Party…

China floats “friendly negotiations” between Guyana and Venezuela to address border controversy

By Svetlana Marshall Two months after a Venezuelan navy vessel invaded Guyana’s waters, China has floated the idea of the age-old border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela being resolved through “friendly consultations” and “negotiations.” The Guyana …

US Congressional delegation to visit Guyana and engage Government and Business community

US Congressman Rick Crawford will lead a US Congressional delegation to Guyana to meet with Government and Business Leaders, the US Embassy has announced. The meetings are expected to examine areas of mutual cooperation. The Embassy did not name the other …

Guyana’s welfare initiatives rival US, most impressive in the region – AG

      Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has remarked that the welfare programmes currently being offered by the Guyana Government surpass those of any other country in the western hemisphere and even competes with those available …

CCJ President asserts the court's independence

Outgoing President of the Caribbean Court of Justice Adrian Saunders has again defended the independence of the regional court.    Justice Saunders, speaking on Tuesday, again stressed that the court is free of political or other interference, noting that …

Oil production in Guyana to climb to 900K barrels per day… as 4th FPSO arrives

Apr 16, 2025 News Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana (GoG) announced on Tuesday the arrival of a fourth Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO), One Guyana. The vessel will join the Liza Destiny, Liza Unity, and Prosperity FPSOs, …

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

FEUSA’s Pat Soldano, Brownstein’s Mark Warren Speak at Sonoma Authors Festival on Importance Family Businesses

Over 25 Well-Known Authors, including Isabel Allende and Michael Connelly, Discuss Successful Writing, Business of Writing, and Today’s Top Issues WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat Soldano, President of …

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

Sheikh Tahnoon in Washington: UAE-US relations reimagined for the 21st century with technology at the core

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser and a central figure in its tech and security landscape, visited Washington for high-level engagement with President Donald Trump’s team late last month, signaling a …

Three issues to watch in Trump’s emerging Iran policy approach

The biggest recent development to emerge from the still-evolving Middle East policy of President Donald Trump’s second administration was the initiation of talks between the United States and Iran in Oman last Saturday, with the next round reportedly on …

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with …

APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state permits to …

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …