By News Source Guyana on January 10, 2023
News, Politics
With the passage of recent legislation, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) today announced that it is now mandated to carry out registration exercises all-year-round, instead of just during certain periods in the year. The move has paved the way for registration transactions to be facilitated on a continuous basis by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). […]
By News Source Guyana on January 10, 2023
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The Elections Commission of Inquiry is taking another break and will be reconvened on the 6th February. At that time, Attorney General Anil Nandlall and other Government officials are expected to be called to the stand. The Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, retired Trinidadian Appeal Judge, Stanley John, today said he would like the […]
By News Source Guyana on January 10, 2023
News, Politics
Less than a month after he tendered his resignation as the Treasurer of the People’s National Congress, party executive member, Faaiz Mursaline is seeking to recall his resignation and be allowed to continue in the position. In a letter to the party’s Central Executive Committee on Monday, Mr. Mursaline stated that “on reflection and an […]
By News Source Guyana on January 10, 2023
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The Florida Chapter of the People’s National Congress’ North American branch has filed a motion of no-confidence against party leader, Aubrey Norton. But Mr. Norton has explained that the PNC’s Constitution has no provisions for a no-confidence motion to be moved against the Party Leader. The motion comes just over a year since Norton was […]
By News Source Guyana on January 10, 2023
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The Ministry of Finance has announced that the national budget will be presented to the National Assembly on Monday, 16th January by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. According to the Finance Ministry, the Minister has been consulting with a number of stakeholders over the past few months as part of his budget preparations. The Ministry […]
By News Source Guyana on January 9, 2023
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Police investigators probing the theft of eleven weapons from the Radar Security company have recovered six of the weapons. Two of the weapons were found on Friday during a Police operation that also led to the arrest of the main suspect. On Saturday, four more weapons were found as the suspect took investigators to an […]
By News Source Guyana on January 6, 2023
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Urging senior members of the business community and other stakeholders not to be misguided by persons he claim want to derail sustainable development in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali on Thursday night said his government is working to build a Guyana that is not only resilient, but one that will enjoy macro-economic stability. He made the […]
By News Source Guyana on January 6, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
Former Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield and former Region Four Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo appeared before the Elections Commission of Inquiry (COI) today and invoked their right to remain silent. The embattled officials who are currently facing criminal charges in the Magistrates’ Court in relation to allegations of electoral fraud, were summoned before the Commission […]
By News Source Guyana on January 6, 2023
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The Central Housing and Planning Authority, (CH&PA) has presented land titles to seventy six residents from communities that have now been regularized. Residents from sections of Greenwich Park (Railway Embankment) Stewartville/Uitvlugt Sideline Dam and Tuschen (Railway Embankment), benefitted from the exercise. During the exercise, Housing Minister, Collin Croal stated the regularisation process is a part […]
By News Source Guyana on January 6, 2023
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US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch met with City Mayor Ubraj Narine today and the two discussed several issues related to the City of Georgetown and its management. The Council’s relationship with the Government was also discussed. After the meeting, Ambassador Lynch told the press that the two sides not only discussed challenges but also […]