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GPS, UG launches mental health training programme
Recognising the dire need to build mental health capacity within the prison system, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) and the University of Guyana’s Institute for Human Resilience Strategic Security And The Future (IRHSSF), on Thursday launched the First Responders Course in mental, neurological and substance abuse disorder.
Today, the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs under the Support for Criminal Justice System (SCJS) Project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the University of Guyana launched a First Responders Course:
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Prison Service gets $8M speedboat and engine
In efforts to further boost its services, a speedboat and 200-horsepower motors, was gifted to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Wednesday.
During the handing over ceremony held at the Parika Police Station, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Adele Diane Tricia Cole-Clarke presented the speedboat and engine valued over $8 million to Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot.
–AG Nandlall says
ATTORNEY-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C. has refuted claims suggesting that he “secretly” filed the appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking to overturn the local Court of Appeal’s ruling on the case involving the unlimited parent guarantee.
During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Sunday evening, the Attorney-General clarified that the application was filed in accordance with the guidelines set by the CCJ.
“The procedure is set down in the rules of the CCJ.
–by writing various parliaments to condemn Bolivarian Republic’s actions
IN a move to address Venezuela’s persistent aggression towards Guyana, Attorney-General Anil Nandlall has outlined a plan to mobilise international support and condemnation through parliamentary channels.
The backdrop to Nandlall’s remarks stems from recent developments in Venezuela, where lawmakers allied to President Nicolás Maduro approved the creation of a new state in Guyana’s resource-rich Essequibo region.
Despite ongoing proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Venezuela has attempted to assert itself to lay claim to Guyana’s territory, citing a December referendum as so-called “justification.”
…parties to file submissions & responses; GECOM seeking to join proceedings
The hearing on the constitutional challenge brought by two of those accused of electoral fraud offences has been adjourned until next month, even as their former employer, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), is seeking to join the proceedings.
On Wednesday at the High Court, acting Chief Justice Roxane George heard a motion seeking to have Section 140 (2) of the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) struck down as unconstitutional.
It is ‘a duty’ of the international community to condemn Venezuela’s actions
By Clestine Juan
- March 27, 2024
–Attorney-General Nandlall says; reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to peaceful, legal process in resolving border controversy–US SOUTHCOM reiterates US’ support for Guyana; points to humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, possibility of other distractions ahead of elections there
ATTORNEY-GENERAL Anil Nandlall, S.C., has voiced concern over Venezuela’s persistent disregard for World Court orders and the Argyle Declaration regarding Guyana’s Essequibo territory.
The backdrop to Nandlall’s remarks stems from recent developments in Venezuela, whereby lawmakers allied to President Nicolás Maduro approved the creation of a new state in Guyana’s resourc
While returning to Guyana from Geneva, in between airports, I learnt that the Honorable Madame Justice Désirée Bernard died. Justice Bernard has certainly carved a niche and cemented a place in the legal history of Guyana and the Commonwealth Caribbean.
Justice Bernard was both a pace-setter and a standard-bearer in the legal profession, in particular for women. It begun as early as her entry into the profession itself in 1964. At that time she would have been one of very few women entering the profession. This set the trend which would follow her career to the very end.
Whenever it is possible to put the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government or its leaders in a negative light, certain sections of the media never fail to deliver. Even when it requires them to magnify a non-issue and report it as prime news.
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