Govt. briefs U.S. Justice Dept. on Mohamed shooting incident
…raises witness safety concerns (Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana has raised concerns about possible threats to witnesses in the ongoing extradition proceedings involving…
Crime & Courts
“Gun appeared out of thin air” – lawyer slams police over arrest of Mohamed
(Kaieteur News) – Defense attorney Siand Dhurjon has vehemently rejected allegations that an unlicensed firearm was found in Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s vehicle, describing the…
U.S. wants tax incentives for American firms as Exxon enjoys tax-free deal
…Ambassador says US companies face an “onerous and unpredictable tax regime” (Kaieteur News) – United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot has called for…
Hicken rescinds order sending Karimbaksh on pre-retirement leave
(Kaieteur News) – Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken has rescinded his letter in which he ordered embattled Deputy Commissioner and head of SOCU, Fizal Karimbaksh…
Opposition calls on diplomats to monitor shooting involving Mohamed
…alleges police intimidation, assault and questions how weapon was found in vehicle (Kaieteur News) – The Office of the Leader of the Opposition (OLO) has…
Soil weakness
(Kaieteur News) – A one-off could be seen as being caught off-guard, the product of unpreparedness, which contributed to ignorance. When the same critical challenge…
Jamadar feels ‘targeted, harassed and bullied’
…CCJ judge alleges ‘abuse of power’ in e-mail to President Anderson A “greatly troubled” Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Judge Peter Jamadar has complained…
Eusi Kwayana
(Kaieteur News) – The passing of Eusi Kwayana at 101 marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Guyana’s political, educational and intellectual history. His…
Linden man shoots teen girlfriend dead, then kills himself
(Kaieteur News) – A 17-year-old student of the Linden Technical Institute and her 21-year-old boyfriend were found dead following a suspected murder-suicide at Block 22…
