Walton-Desir wants fair process to probe Kissoon’s “serious” allegations against Norton

Executive Member of the People’s National Congress Reform and Candidate for the party’s leadership, Amanza Walton-Desir has issued a call for the “merciless” attacks against fellow party member, Vanessa Kissson, to end over her allegations against the current leader of the PNCR, Aubrey Norton. Since releasing a statement on social media yesterday, accusing the Opposition […]

Broomes calls on Norton to step aside to allow impartial probe of Vanessa Kissoon’s allegations

Women Rights Activist and longtime member of the People’s National Congress Reform, Simona Broomes, has issued a call for her party Leader, Aubrey Norton, to step down and allow an impartial probe into the allegations of sexual assault threats leveled against him by party colleague, Vanessa Kissoon. Norton is currently seeking re-election as the Leader […]

Nigel Hughes accepts nomination for AFC Leader; Sets up two-man race with Sherod Duncan

Prominent Attorney-at-Law and former Chairman of the Alliance For Change, Nigel Hughes has accepted the nomination and has officially joined the running to be the next Leader of the Alliance For Change. AFC Executive Member, David Patterson who was also nominated for the position of Leader has declined the nomination and has thrown his support […]

Vanessa Kissoon alleges past sex assault threat by Opposition Leader

Hours after Leader of the Opposition and PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton, denied sexually harassing former People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR) Parliamentarian, Vanessa Kissoon, Ms. Kissoon detailed an incident that she said took place some time ago and involved a threat by Mr. Norton. In her statement, Kissoon did not provide details about the date of […]

King Charles III renews patronage of Guyana’s Iwokrama Rainforest Conservation Centre

Guyana’s internationally renowned Rainforest Conservation Centre, Iwokrama, will continue to receive the support of Britain’s King Charles III, who will continue to serve as the Patron of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development (IIC) for another term. King Charles, who is well known for his work globally in supporting conservation efforts […]

Norton denies sexual harassment allegations; Initiates legal action against social media commentator

Opposition Leader and Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton has denied, that he has sexually harassed or made sexual advances towards longstanding party member, Vanessa Kissoon. Mr. Norton’s statement came days after a supporter of one of the other candidates seeking the leadership of the PNC Reform made the allegations in a […]

AG Nandlall hints at other actions to be taken locally against sanctioned businessmen and Permanent Secretary

While rubbishing claims that Guyana’s financial system could be affected by the recent U.S government sanctions against billionaire businessman, Nazar Mohamed, his son Azruddin Mohamed and Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has hinted at possible actions being taken locally against the three when a local probe is completed. During his “Issues in […]