AFC wants comprehensive update from GECOM on measures to improve electoral system

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is demanding a “comprehensive” update from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on measures being implemented to improve the country’s electoral system.  The 2020 elections spanned a period of five months from polling day to the final results being released, with the major parties claiming electoral fraud. At a recent press […]

Elderly Norton Street man survives execution attempt

A 70-year-old man from Norton Street, Lodge narrowly escaped an execution attempt at his home.  According to the man, Raymond Knipe, who works as an electrician, just after he parked his mini-bus in his yard at around 9:15 on Saturday night, he noticed a man dressed in dark colored clothes walking towards him.   The […]

Mahipaul calls for overhaul of Guyana’s Public Procurement system

Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, has called for a full overhaul of the country’s public procurement system, in order to stop widespread procurement corruption, which he said currently exists.  Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has been speaking on the issue and has promised a crackdown of corruption in government. In a statement over the weekend, […]

Natural Resources Ministry warns against illegal gold mining

The Ministry of Natural Resources is once again warning against illegal gold mining activities taking place in the country. In a statement, the Ministry said illegal mining activities will not be tolerated. It issued a call on all miners to follow the prescribed process to legitimize their operations, adding that those who are engaging in […]

Opposition Leader slams Vice President’s statements on ongoing trial as intimidation tactic

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today claimed that the government is actively trying to get a Magistrate of its choice to oversee the current Elections Fraud Trial. He said the President Ali administration has since launched a vicious attack on the current process unfolding in the Magistrates’ Court. During a press conference today, Norton said the […]