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The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has stated that while last Monday’s elections were peaceful, they fell short of being free and fair. In a statement today, the GHRA said while international election observer missions have commended Guyanese citizens and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for conducting the 2025 elections free from violence, fear, and […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has promised increased investments and development in Indigenous villages to push sustainability and self determination, even as he reminded of the progress made in pushing hinterland development in the last five years. Speaking at a cultural event to mark the launch of Amerindian Heritage month on Monday evening, the Prime Minister […]
A 28-year-old construction worker from Coomacka in Region 10 has been remanded to jail for the murder of 49-year-old US-based Guyanese businessman, Courtney Evans. The incident took place on the 31st August in Coomacka at the beach front. The name of the accused has been given as Joel Harding. Harding appeared in Court on Monday […]
President Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons could meet as early as this weekend to advance discussions on the construction of the US$236 million Corentyne River Bridge. President Ali made the disclosure on Monday, hours after he had met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melvin Bouva at State House. At the […]
Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, has rejected claims that the incoming Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have been colluding with the Nicolas Maduro Government to compromise Guyana’s security. The Irfaan Ali Administration, in the lead up to the September 1 Elections, attempted the link the Mohameds, […]
Dogged by allegations of corruption, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration is promising to establish a dedicated Anti-Corruption Unit. President Irfaan Ali made the announcement shortly after taking the oath of office at State House on Sunday. The President said he intends to continue transforming the country with a heavy focus on improving the public […]
44-year-old Kitty resident and gold miner, Junior Anthony Greaves, was remanded to prison on the 26th August after he was busted with 26.7 pounds of cocaine at the Eugene F. Correia Airport at Ogle on the 24th August. The Guyana Police Force only released information about the arrest and Court appearance on the 8th September, […]
President Irfaan Ali made his first two Cabinet appointments today with the reappointment of retired Brigadier Mark Phillips as Prime Minister and former President Bharrat Jagdeo as a Vice President. The two took their oath of office this afternoon at the President’s Office, with him praising their work over the years and their commitment to […]
Businessman, Paul Daby Jr., who remains under US Government sanctions over alleged ties to the drug trafficking trade, surrendered to the Police in the company of his Attorney this afternoon to face questioning over the shooting of popular local singer and social media star, Lolita Callender aka “Lola Doll”. Callendar was shot multiple times to […]
President Dr Irfaan Ali met today with the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Joseph M. Humire, at State House. According to a statement from the President’s Office, during the meeting, the President emphasized that the sovereignty and defence of Guyana are central priorities for his government. The discussion also focused on strengthening and […]
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