AFC still to decide whether it will contest LGE with APNU as partner

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has not yet determined whether it will contest the upcoming Local Government Elections with its coalition partner, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), according to its Chairman, Cathy Hughes.  “We really haven’t reached that point yet,” Hughes told reporters when questioned on the matter during an AFC press conference last […]

Natural Resource Fund Board Members formally appointed; British MP Lammy turns down appointment

The Members of the Natural Resource Fund Board as well as the Public Accountability and Oversight Committee of the Board and the Investment Committee were formally appointed today with President Irfaan Ali expressing full confidence that those who have been selected will ensure that the country’s oil and gas resources are properly managed. The NRF […]

US Southern Command Commander underscores importance of continued peace and security in the Western Hemisphere

The Commander of the US Military Southern Command, US Army General, Laura Richardson is in Guyana on a two day visit. Today, she attended the opening of the Women Peace And Security conference, which is a regional conference being hosted by Guyana and the Florida National Guard. It has brought together senior military leaders from […]

Norton insists that its time for change at the helm of GECOM; Dismisses Government’s concerns

Declaring that an Elections Commission Chair must be impartial, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today rubbished claims that his statements against the Chairman of GECOM are threats. The Leader of the Opposition said his calls for Justice Singh’s resignation is as a direct result of how she conducts the business of the Elections body especially when […]

Businessman remanded to jail for murder of reputed wife

36-year-old founder and owner of GoLocal Guyana, Quincy Roache was remanded to jail today after the charge of murder was read to him at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court. The businessman was not required to enter a plea to the charge that he murdered his reputed wife Tacinda Dazell last Friday at their East Coast Demerara […]

Alexander demands apology and compensation from Jagdeo over “defamatory” statements

Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G), Vincent Alexander is demanding a public apology and $50M in compensation from Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo for allegedly defaming his character. In a letter to the Vice President on August 24, 2022, Mr. Alexander, through his Attorney […]