Politics

Decorated Trinidad and Tobago Rear Admiral Hayden A. Pritchard has been appointed to serve on the five-member Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the MV Barima tragedy.  Pritchard is a retired military professional with over 38 years of experience in security and maritime operations, policy development, change management and public and security sector reform. He is […]

Captain Hamada Fouda, an internationally respected maritime safety specialist with more than 35 years of experience in marine regulation and casualty investigations, has been appointed as one of five commissioners tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the MV Barima tragedy, announced by President Ali on Sunday. The Commission is chaired by Godfrey Smith and includes

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced the appointment of Dr Andrzej Jasionowski, a forensic naval architecture and marine engineering expert, to sit on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the MV Barima tragedy. Guyana was plunged into mourning exactly a week ago when the vessel capsized at sea on its way to Port Kaituma,

President Irfaan Ali outlined on Sunday the Terms of Reference (ToRs) that the five-member Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the MV Barima tragedy will adhere to.  The Head of State stated that the CoI will establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy, including the causes and all other factors relating to the loading of the

Former Belizean Justice of Appeal and distinguished legal expert Godfrey Phillip Smith has been appointed to head the crucial five-member Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the recent MV Barima tragedy. Smith currently serves as the CARICOM High-Level Representative for Law and Criminal Justice and is the Ad Hoc Justice of Appeal at the Eastern Caribbean

The government has begun strengthening compliance with standard operating procedures across the country’s ferry service following the sinking of the MV Barima, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announced, stressing that the measures are being implemented while other ferry routes continue to operate. Speaking on the Jump Start radio programme on Friday, the Prime Minister

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday refuted allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed regarding his investments in a farm along the Soesdyke, Linden Highway. While the President has owned the farm for over a decade, Mohamed falsely claimed that it was only acquired in 2020. The President had only a day earlier made remarks to rice

Region Seven has entered a new phase of development, as $5.6 billion will be expended this year to strengthen key sectors and improve services for residents. According to the recently appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO), Dr Josh Kanhai, this year’s allocation will help improve healthcare, strengthen access to education and revitalise the region’s tourism potential.

By Kiana Wilburg When Gail Teixeira entered politics at the age of 19, many associates deemed her to be a “great supporting actress,” but she was destined for more. With an unbridled passion for nation-building, Teixeira proved she was capable of taking on leading roles in Guyana’s political life.  From 1992 to 2026, she held four

In usual ripping form, Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, wrapped up the 2026 budget debates in the wee hours of Saturday, incinerating the criticisms of the political opposition.  During his wrap-up in the National Assembly, Dr Singh opted to focus on two presentations – Terrence Campbell, a backbencher who leads the 12-member A Partnership