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Enforcement of death penalty not being ‘seriously considered’ – AG
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Inews Guyana
11th June 2015
By Leroy Smith
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams says the enforcement of the death penalty is not something that is being seriously considered by the APNU+AFC government.
Some sections of society have been calling for the death penalty, which is enshrined in the constitution, to be enforced especially when there are cases of gruesome murders.
GFF awaiting AG’s approval of citizenship for key players
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June 9, 2015
Guyana Chronicle
… Late replacements for Golden Jaguars
WITH the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) still battling Government for the approval of citizenship of English quartet Neil Danns, Matthew Briggs, Marcel Barrington and Sam Cox, head coach Jamaal Shabazz called up replacements Chris Camacho, Pernell Schultz and Kevin Beaton ahead of today’s 2018 World Cup Qualifier against St Vincent and Grenadines. Kris-Camacho
The Golden Jaguars will face the ‘Vincy Heat’ at the Arnos Vale Stadium from 15:30hrs but will have to do so without the services of four key components of their squad.
The approval of citizenship for the players is now in the hands of newly appointed Attorney General Basil Williams.
Among other financial aid from Canada… Judicial system to receive Cdn$750,000 grant – High Commissioner Giles reveals as she calls on AG Williams
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June 6, 2015
Guyana Chronicle
AS the diplomatic community continues to show its appreciation to the new Government, Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr Nicole Giles paid a courtesy call on the new Attorney General (AG), and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams at the AG’s Chambers, Carmichael Street, Georgetown.
In a brief comment, the AG pointed out that the courtesy call also entailed discussions on areas with which Canada can assist Guyana. The discussion included talks on the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill and a grant of Cdn$750,000 to develop the justice system in Guyana.
AG Williams proposes… One final sitting for Rodney Commission
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June 5, 2015
Guyana Chronicle
AS reports coming out of his office show a number of financial improprieties by the previous Donald Ramotar Administration, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams has declared there should be one final sitting of the Rodney Commission of Inquiry. The fate of the inquiry hangs in the balance as Cabinet is set to review its terms, which the Attorney General is adamant was devised by the Ramotar Administration as a “witch-hunt” against the pre-1992 Peoples’ National Congress (PNC) Government.
Cabinet to assess Council of Legal Education, UG Law students’ dilemma –AG Williams
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June 2, 2015
Guyana Chronicle
ATTORNEY-General and Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams will inherit a number of issues spilling over from the office held by his predecessor, former Attorney-General Anil Nandlall. One such issue is the admission of University of Guyana Law students to the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS). Speaking to this publication on the night of May 26, AG Williams gave assurance that the batch of 25 University of Guyana law students will be admitted to the HWLS without impediments.
“As I understand it from my predecessor, the 25 students certainly this year will be admitted,” he commented briefly.
Williams, who took the oath of office on Monday as AG and Legal Affairs Minister, was keen to note that the David Granger Administration would have to “look for a long-term solution” so as to ensure the continuation of Guyana’s legal industry.
