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US Congressman and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has blasted the US government’s recent statement questioning democracy in Guyana. In a statement on his official Facebook page this afternoon, Congressman Jeffries said the Donald Trump administration is not in any position to lecture Guyana or any other country about democracy. Jeffries […]
The Guyana Police Force is investigating reports that some Guyanese boat and bus operators have been using illegal crossings to bring Brazilian nationals into Guyana, despite the large number of COVID-19 cases in the neighbouring country. The Iwokrama Conservation site has raised concern about the issue and the fact that some of the illegal traffickers […]
The Organisation of American States has announced that its Permanent Council will be meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the electoral situation in Guyana. The meeting was requested by the Secretary- General of the OAS, Luis Almagro. The OAS has been adamant that the results from the recount should be used to declare the winner […]
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attempted to make contact with President David Granger at least twice on Wednesday before he announced visa restrictions against persons in Guyana that the US believes are undermining democracy. Sources close to the Ministry of the Presidency have confirmed to News Source that the attempts to make contact with […]
Police investigators are probing the gunning down murder of a 47-year-old contractor at his Durban Street worksite. The dead man has been identified as Prem Sukh aka Dave of Lusigan, East Coast Demerara. According to eyewitnesses, the contractor and another worker were at the construction site for a new building when several gunshots shattered the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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