Guyana should examine seeking presence of International Military Mission – Dr. Mark Kirton

Director of the Centre for International and Border Studies, Dr Mark Kirton is of the opinion that an international military mission should be among key plans on the agenda for Guyana amid increasing acts of aggression and provocation from its neighbour to west, Venezuela. Diplomacy has always been Guyana’s first line of defence to the […]

Second autopsy of Adriana Younge found first autopsy done “competently and throughly”, but Chief Medical Examiner sees need for detailed probe

A second autopsy was completed on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge on Thursday in the US State of Georgia, and the Chief Medical Examiner who conducted the autopsy, Dr. Carol Terry, said based on her observations, the first autopsy was done correctly and thoroughly. However, she said there still needs to be a very […]

GECOM approves work plan for September 1 Elections timeline

The Guyana Elections Commission today approved the work plan that was submitted by its Chief Election Officer catering for the September 1 election date, which was recently announced by the President. The Commission met today and the issue of the work plan was addressed. Opposition nominated Elections Commissioner, Vincent Alexander said the Commission approved the […]

Former GECOM Legal Counsel files Court action against Commission over “libelous” statements in press releases

Former Legal Counsel for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Kurt Da Silva has moved to the High Court to order the Elections Commission and the Chief Election Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud to retract two press statements issued that referenced him with falsehoods, which he believes are libelous. He is also asking for an apology. In […]

Mohamed claims President Ali assisted and facilitated his importation of luxury vehicles

Facing criminal charges of tax evasion and false declarations in relation to the importation of a luxury car, businessman and Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed has stated that it was President Irfaan Ali who assisted and facilitated the importation of the luxury vehicle back in 2020. Speaking to reporters after posting bail on the criminal charges […]

Guyana Elections Commission to meet again on Thursday to discuss Election work plan for September polls

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to meet again on Thursday to discuss a work plan for the 1st September General Elections, after the three-opposition aligned Commissioners walked out of Tuesday’s meeting. Election Commissioner, Vincent Alexander told News Source that the opposition-nominated Commissioners, himself included, are expected to attend Thursday’s meeting. However, he said […]

70-year-old man found dead after home invasion and robbery

A 70-year-old man from Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara lost his life tragically early this morning during a robbery, according to the Police. The Police said the elderly man, whose name was given as “Deonarine” was at home with his 69-year-old wife this morning when two masked men barged into their home. The […]