The Sexual Offences Act became a part of the Laws of Guyana in 2010. Prior to its implementation, sexual offences were housed in the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Chapter 8:01…

Guyana’s Attitude towards DV; Protection Order; How to Improve the DV Crisis “Violence against women and girls may be the world’s longest, deadliest pandemic”, warned the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr…

Definition; Historical Overview; the Domestic Violence Act; and Case Study Definition Domestic Violence refers to violence or aggression committed by a person against another within the home, usually involving the…

By Dr Kim-Kyte Thomas As we continue to experience an alarming number of road accidents, it is important that we examine some of the more serious offences under the Motor…

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 2022 An increase in motor vehicle ownership in recent times is evident from the traffic congestion we now…

Opposition to the Passing of Transports By Dr Kim-Kyte Thomas During part two of this series, we noted that pursuant to the Deeds Registry Rule 8, any person having a…

Understanding the Complexities of Ownership of Property in Guyana The Reception of Law has influenced the legal system and laws that were developed and practiced in Guyana. Like many other…

Property is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary as “The ownership of a thing, is the right of one or more persons to possess and use it to the exclusion of…

QUICK FACTS! DO YOU KNOW OF THE FDPA? AN OVERVIEW OF THE FAMILY AND DEPENDANTS PROVISION ACT 1990 The Family Dependants Provisions Act (FDPA 1990) is “An Act which empowers…

QUICK FACTS SCENARIO  Mark has two minor children, Shawn and Marsha, and has been married for two years to Shanta. He takes care of his elderly parents and his deceased…