President brushes aside Private Sector’s “political uncertainty” claim

President David Granger has brushed aside the view of the Private Sector Commission and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry that the country is currently facing “political uncertainty”. Speaking to members of the media on Wednesday, the President said his government has done nothing to engender despair in the business community and the “political […]

Government will satisfy GECOM’s request for elections preparations funding -President

Although the ruling by the Court of Appeal has invalidated the no-confidence motion against the government, President David Granger today indicated that his administration will still be going to the Parliament to approve funding to meet the needs of the Guyana Elections Commission. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of the Presidency this morning, President […]

Jagdeo moves to CCJ with request for validation of no-confidence vote

The Opposition Leader through his Attorneys have filed their pleadings with the Caribbean Court of Justice, asking the Court to throw out last Friday’s ruling of the Guyana Court of Appeal and restore the validity of the no confidence motion against the Guyana government. The Court documents were filed yesterday with the Trinidad based, Caribbean […]

PPP nominated GECOM Commissioners still pushing for plan for elections in 2019; Alexander says no mandate exists

The PPP nominated Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission walked out of another GECOM meeting today. This time, the Commissioners objected to elections for 2019 not being an issue for discussion. According to Commissioner Bibi Shadick, “there was an agenda item for Elections 2019, my question to the CEO (Chief Elections Officer) was does the […]

Ram takes first jump at CCJ over Court of Appeal no-confidence ruling

Chartered Accountant and Attorney Christopher Ram has taken the first jump to the Caribbean Court of Justice, asking the CCJ to uphold the no confidence vote against the Government of Guyana. Ram’s Attorneys have filed their application asking the Caribbean Court to overturn Friday’s ruling by the Appeal Court of Guyana which has invalidated the […]