Six parties granted full approval by GECOM to contest September 1 Elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM has approved the lists of six political parties for the upcoming elections on the 1st September, 2025. The Lists of Candidates submitted to the Elections Commission by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), the Alliance For Change (AFC), We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Assembly for […]

Taxi driver found riddled with bullets in Victory Valley, Linden

Police in Linden are investigating the gunning down of a 30-year-old taxi driver in the community of Victory Valley in Wismar, Linden. The dead man has been identified as Ron Clarke of Kitty, Georgetown and Wisroc Housing Scheme, Linden. The man’s lifeless body was found on Thursday evening in a drain with more than ten […]

“Doggie” granted $270,000 bail on gun and assault charges

Popular social media star and political activist, Bradley Sampson, commonly known as ‘Doggie,’ was today placed on $270,000 bail after he was slapped with six charges related to an incident that took place at the Square of the Revolution earlier this week. At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, “Doggie” appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith […]

Norton sees WIN as no threat to APNU’s support base

Presidential Candidate for the APNU, and Leader of the PNC/R, Aubrey Norton, today frowned upon suggestions that the newly formed We Invest in Nationhood party, (W.I.N), poses a threat to the APNU and its support base. Speaking during a press conference this morning, Mr. Norton said while he notes and welcomes businessman Azruddin Mohamed to […]

Employers must grant time-off to workers to vote on Elections Day -GECOM

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is reminding employers that they are statutorily obligated to grant time-off to their employees to vote at the upcoming General and Regional Elections on the 1st September, 2025. In a statement, GECOM indicated that while persons may be required to work or will be stationed away from their respective Polling […]

Jagdeo dismisses claim of “political persecution” of Azruddin Mohamed; Defends Police visit to party office

Moments after Presidential Candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood party was released from Police custody over an accusation of obstructing the course of justice, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo rubbished claims by the Presidential Candidate, Azruddin Mohamed, that he is being targeted and persecuted by the state. At a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo defended […]