Tag: legislation
Gov’t looking to strengthen penalties for gold smuggling – VP Jagdeo
Despite there being a robust system in place for the lawful exportation of gold, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has ... Read More
17 new judges to join judiciary – AG Nandlall
Within the next three months, Guyana’s judiciary will receive a much-needed boost with the addition of 17 judges, effectively addressing ... Read More
Guyana closer to becoming arbitration hub
- passes modern bill in National Assembly Guyana is inching closer to becoming a hub for commercial arbitration, as a ... Read More
‘Oil spill’ legislation to be tabled later this year – GS Jagdeo
A comprehensive oil spill legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly later this year, setting out the proposed procedures ... Read More
Revised laws of Guyana to be completed by first quarter of 2024 – AG Nandlall
The Laws of Guyana will soon be seamlessly consolidated and updated to reflect an evolving legislative framework, as the revision ... Read More
Gov’t to complete revision of laws, reports by year-end – AG
The government is preparing to complete the revision of laws and law reports by December as part of its function ... Read More
Newly appointed JSC members to ease burdens on Guyana’s judicial system
The members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) were sworn in on Friday, and the body is expected to play ... Read More
AG Nandlall dismisses GHRA’s claims
-says “Ignorance of the law has never been a defence” The Guyana Human Rights Association’s (GHRA) denial that it was ... Read More
Gov’t working to overhaul sexual offences act
The Government of Guyana has hired a consultant to continue to make changes to the country’s 2010 sexual offences Act ... Read More
New domestic violence legislation coming soon − Min Persaud
The government is demonstrating its zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence with its announcement that it hopes to implement sweeping changes ... Read More