PPP Civic releases Guyana Version 2.0 Manifesto focusing on job creation and industry

The governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic rolled out its plan for developing Guyana at the taxpayer funded Marriott Hotel on Saturday . The “Guyana Version 2.0” plan documents how the party intends to institute several programmes and policies. The pages of the document were occupied with scores of transformational promises and intended policies for economic growth, the […]

Police investigating strange carbon substance found in GDF rice

The Guyana Defence Force on Saturday said it was forced to call in police investigators following the presence of “a strange substance” found in ration delivered to its stores. In a statement, the Guyana Defence Force said that around 6:30 on Satuday morning, a sealed bag of rice was opened by ration store personnel in order […]

APNU+AFC to push major constitutional changes in manifesto

The APNU+AFC coalition has promised massive constitutional reform in its 2015 manifesto with major changes to the current governance structure which could see Guyanese finally voting in separate elections to elect the President and members of the National Assembly. The APNU+AFC says Guyanese can also expect a reduction in the executive power that currently resides […]

Private Sector urges Ramotar to get Bheri to resign

The Private Sector Commission(PSC) on Friday weighed in on Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran’s recent ‘slap and strip’ verbal assault of a female activist and said the President and other government officials mere condemnation was not enough as the Commission urged President Donald Ramotar to take action which could include asking for his resignation. During an […]

Bheri’s verbal attacks “outright disrespectful and improper” – President Ramotar

President Donald Ramotar has broken his silence on the verbal attacks by his Minister of Health on women’s rights activist, Sherlina Nageer. In a statement issued on Friday, the President said the Minister’s statements were disrespectful and improper and falls short of expectations. “The statements and behaviour of the Minister do not reflect the high-standards […]

U.S concerned about “far too much discussion” about violence and ethnic problems on campaign trail

Guyana’s upcoming national elections is gaining keen interest internationally. Some observer missions are already in place but there continues to be worry about the incidents of racially charged and violent prone language being used on the campaign trail. The United States government has expressed “extreme concern” about the problem and the local embassy intends to […]

APNU+AFC promises 20% increase for all law enforcement officers, better salaries for teachers and public servants and improved security

An early draft of the APNU+AFC manifesto was leaked on Thursday evening showcasing the coalition’s vision for unity, stability and development with highlights that include a 20 percent salary increase for all law enforcement officers within the coalition’s first year in office. The colourful and detailed 44 pages document also boasts of the creation of thousands of […]