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by Mr Jermaine Figueira It is well known that for more than six decades, the international system has witnessed the sustained application of economic sanctions as a central instrument of foreign policy, most notably in the cases of Cuba and Iran. While such measures are often justified as tools for promoting political reform or ensuring international security, their long-term humanitarian, legal, and geopolitical consequences demand critical reassessment.
Opinion – World Water Day: modernise Caribbean water systems for jobs, resilience, and growth
By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the Caribbean Across the Caribbean, tourism, agriculture, and fisheries shape the rhythm of economic life. They support millions of livelihoods in the region. Tourism alone sustains more than 2.75 million jobs. Agriculture and fisheries provide employment for roughly 3 percent of the population and remain critical for food security,…
Man arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs to North West District- CANU
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Saturday alleged that a man was attempting to smuggle marijuana and cocaine to the North West District (NWD) for use there. Agents said they arrested 46-year old Jermaine Mickle of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara on Friday with two cardboard boxes containing 12.1 kilogrammes of marijuana and 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine. The man was intercepted by CANU…
APNU calls for “warranty” of new roads, govt says there is “design life”
Amid concerns by the opposition the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) about the quality and duration of major road works, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill on Saturday said the average lifespan of major roads and highways being built across Guyana is 15 years. PNCR Leader, Aubrey Norton categorically called on government to state what is the…
Norton goes ahead with defamation lawsuit against Odessa Primus
Leader of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton says he is going ahead with a GY$10 million lawsuit against General Secretary of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Odessa Primus. He said he did not need money but he was compelled to take every step to clear his name of corruption. "It's not a priority in my life.
100 kilometres of Linden- Mabura road completed, says Brazilian construction company
The US$190 million Linden to Mabura Hill Road project has reached a key milestone, with approximately 100 kilometres of roadway now upgraded from what was historically a “mud and slush” trail into a modern asphalt corridor, the Brazilian company, Álya Construtora, said Friday. In a brief comment on Facebook, President Irfaan Ali said, "One hundred kilometres of the Linden to Mabura…
Irish court rejects appeal by Guyanese repeat sex offender who raped teen
Reproduced from Irish Times by Ryan Dunne Ireland's Court of Appeal has rejected an “extraordinary” claim put forward by a Guyanese sex offender, who had only been in Ireland for two weeks before he falsely imprisoned and raped an 18-year-old woman. The convicted man claimed his trial was unfair because he had to withdraw claims he was of previous good character.
Guyanese-born dancehall artist Parodax achieves multi-chart success across Apple Music and iTunes reggae rankings
US-based Guyanese-born dancehall artist Parodax is experiencing renewed momentum following the release and continued traction of his Gothic Boss album and related projects, with multiple entries simultaneously charting across Apple Music and iTunes Reggae rankings, according to Access Newswire. At the height of his recent chart performance, several of…
Joseph "Parodax" Downer US-based Guyanese-born dancehall artist Parodax is experiencing renewed momentum following the release and continued traction of
Father’s tractor crushes 1-year old son to death in yard- police
A tractor driven by a man allegedly rolled over his son and crushed him to death in their Canal Number 1, West Bank Demerara, the Guyana Police Force said Friday. Investigators said the tractor driver told them that about 8:50 AM on Thursday, March 19, he realised that his one-year old son, Talesh Budhram moved from the front step of their house to the yard where his body was seen.
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/03/20/fathers-tractor-crushes-1-year-old-son-to-death-in-yard-police/
“Minutes” gets years for cocaine possession
The High Court has fined a man GY$1.7 million and sentenced him to six years imprisonment for being in possession of 1.156 kilogrammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking 10 years ago, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) said Friday. He is Shemroy "Minutes" Robertson. Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif imposed the monetary and custodial penalties on Robertson on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/03/20/minutes-gets-years-for-cocaine-possession/
