Former GECOM IT Manager testifies he was alone with SOPs After tabulation suspended

Confronted with video evidence from March 5, 2020, former Information Technology Manager at the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM), Aneal Giddings, today admitted that he and another GECOM staff member were alone in the Tabulation Center with the Statements of Poll (SOPs) after the process was halted due to his “unauthorized” seizure of the Elections’ server […]

ONE Communications to focus on “Many journeys, One hope” with 2026 Pinktober Campaign

The ONE Communications company today launched its Pinktober 2026 campaign to raise awareness of cancer, under the theme: “Many Journeys, One hope”. At the launch event, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Smith, said this year’s theme forms part of the continuation of the fight against cancer. He said while steady progress has been made, […]

Guyana to earn over US$6Billion in oil revenue this year

The Guyana Government is expected to see a significant increase in oil revenue by the end of the year. According to the Finance Ministry’s mid-year report, the country is expected to rake in US$5.9B from the sale of Guyana’s share of profit oil and US$508.1M in royalties this year. According to the report, there were […]

Former GECOM IT Manager admits to removing server during bomb threat at Command Centre

Former Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Aneal Giddings, who served as the Guyana Elections Commission’s Information Technology Manager in 2020, admitted under cross-examination today that during the 2020 Elections, he removed a server from the Region Four Command Center in the Ashmin’s Building against the instructions of the then Deputy Chief Elections Officer, and with no […]

President not “comprehensively” briefed on bids submitted for salvaging of MV Barima

One week after the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) opened bids submitted for the salvaging of the MV Barima, President Irfaan Ali said he has not been comprehensively briefed on the submissions. The President made the disclosure as he addressed reporters on Monday. “I have not been briefed comprehensively on the bidding, where […]

Guyana to strengthen HIV surveillance in light of cross-border migration

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the country must continue to strengthen its HIV surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and viral suppression efforts, particularly in light of increased population movement across the country’s borders. Addressing the opening of the Strengthening Clinical Capacity for the Management of Advanced HIV Disease in Guyana workshop, the Minister said Guyana’s geographical […]