By News Source Guyana on July 16, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
While observing the ninth anniversary since the formation of A Partnership for National Unity, the General Secretary of the coalition, Joe Harmon today said they stand firm against threats and actions aimed at violating the trust between the leadership of the coalition and the people of Guyana. “APNU iterate that Guyana is an independent and […]
By News Source Guyana on July 16, 2020
News, Politics
As Guyana continues the gradual reopening and the easing of some of the health emergency measures to fight the spread of COVID-19, an updated order has moved the curfew to between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while indicating that outside dining will be allowed at restaurants. The curfew measures will only be applicable to […]
By News Source Guyana on July 16, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
While describing the current political situation in Guyana and the US Government’s decision to impose visa restrictions on officials as disappointing, US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch this morning said she will not be providing the names of the persons who are affected. The Ambassador also informed reporters during a virtual press conference that those […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Chairman of CARICOM, St. Vincent’s Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has added his voice yet again to the Guyana political situation expressing concern that there has still not been a declaration of the results. Gonsalves who recently assumed the Chairmanship of CARICOM said there appears to be a group of persons in and out […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The PPP which had a number of visa restrictions imposed on some of its officials during its time in government, today welcomed the announcement by the United States of visa restrictions targeting those who the US believes have been undermining democracy in Guyana. The PPP today said the sanctions are justified in the circumstances and […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
In response to the announcement by the US Government that it has moved to impose visa restrictions on those persons it sees as undermining democracy in Guyana, the Government of Guyana today it regrets the decision of the US administration. The Government in its statement said the matter affecting the outcome of Guyana’s elections is […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
News, Politics
An Eastern Airlines aircraft skidded off the runway at the Cheddi Jagan Airport just after arrival this afternoon from New York city. A source at the Airport said it appeared as though the Pilot might not have properly estimated his turning space and that resulted in one set of the wheels of the plane ending […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Government of Canada today joined the calls once again for there to be a conclusion of the ongoing Guyana Elections. In a statement, the Government of Canada said it “strongly regrets the extended delay in declaring election results in Guyana, a delay that has now lasted more than four months since elections were held […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Chief Justice Roxanne George this morning set Friday for all oral submissions to be made in the latest election case that has found its way before the Court. During a case management conference this morning, Justice George said she is hoping to provide a decision by Sunday, but that will be dependent on the submissions […]
By News Source Guyana on July 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this morning announced that the US State Department was going to move ahead with visa sanctions against persons the US considers to be undermining democracy in Guyana as the country awaits the final results of the elections. Pompeo did not provide any names but said the family members of […]