GECOM to now facilitate continuous registration all year round

With the passage of recent legislation, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) today announced that it is now mandated to carry out registration exercises all-year-round, instead of just during certain periods in the year. The move has paved the way for registration transactions to be facilitated on a continuous basis by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). […]

Chairman wants Elections COI Hearings to end by February 10

The Elections Commission of Inquiry is taking another break and will be reconvened on the 6th February. At that time, Attorney General Anil Nandlall and other Government officials are expected to be called to the stand. The Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, retired Trinidadian Appeal Judge, Stanley John, today said he would like the […]

Ex-PNC/R Treasurer seeks to withdraw resignation

Less than a month after he tendered his resignation as the Treasurer of the People’s National Congress, party executive member, Faaiz Mursaline is seeking to recall his resignation and be allowed to continue in the position. In a letter to the party’s Central Executive Committee on Monday, Mr. Mursaline stated that “on reflection and an […]

PNC Florida Chapter members file no-confidence motion against party leader; Norton sees motion as dead on arrival

The Florida Chapter of the People’s National Congress’ North American branch has filed a motion of no-confidence against party leader, Aubrey Norton. But Mr. Norton has explained that the PNC’s Constitution has no provisions for a no-confidence motion to be moved against the Party Leader. The motion comes just over a year since Norton was […]

National Budget to be presented on Monday

The Ministry of Finance has announced that the national budget will be presented to the National Assembly on Monday, 16th January by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. According to the Finance Ministry, the Minister has been consulting with a number of stakeholders over the past few months as part of his budget preparations. The Ministry […]

Retired Deputy Commissioner disputes several statements provided by Asst. Commissioner Thomas to Elections COI

Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Maxine Graham today told the Elections Commission of Inquiry (COI) that Assistant Commissioner of Police, Edgar Thomas ignored initial instructions to send additional police support to the Guyana Elections Commission’s Command Centre when a ruckus broke out during the tabulation of votes on March 5, 2020. She also told the […]