PNCR accuses Opposition of colluding with Trini Forces and others to bribe MP in No-Confidence vote

The largest partner in the coalition government, the People’s National Congress Reform, today accused the Opposition of colluding with Trinidadian Forces and others to successfully bribe a Member of Parliament on the Government side to vote in favour of the no-confidence motion. PNCR Executive Member Aubrey Norton led a press conference hosted by his party […]

PPP to stay away from Parliament unless elections being discussed

When the National Assembly reconvenes next Thursday, the Opposition is likely to be absent. That’s according to the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, who told reporters this afternoon that the PPP will not be attending any other Parliamentary sitting unless the Assembly is meeting to discuss preparations for elections. “I have made it clear […]

GAWU urges acceptance of no-confidence vote, but will stay clear of aligning with any party for the elections

By Ravin Singh In a strongly-worded 12-page statement, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is urging acceptance of the no confidence vote against the President David Granger administration. Last Friday, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo piloted the no confidence motion against the government in the National Assembly. Mr. Jagdeo succeeded in soliciting the support […]

Jagdeo demands that Government resigns now

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo wants the coalition government to resign from office now and not continue being in office as if its business as usual. He said the coalition government lost the no confidence vote in the National Assembly and therefore needs to follow the Constitution and resign from office. He said if there is […]

Bar Association rubbishes Attorney Nigel Hughes’ opinion on no-confidence vote

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana has rubbished the opinion being put forward by prominent Attorney, Nigel Hughes, that the no-confidence motion was not properly passed. In its statement, the Association said it rejects Hughes’ contentions as erroneous. The Bar Association is headed by Attorney, Kamal Ramkarran. “The Bar Council has noted […]

President and Opposition Leader to meet in January in preparation for early elections

President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo will meet in early January to discuss the passage of the no-confidence motion against the government and the setting of a date for national and regional elections. The Constitution prescribes that the government has to call elections within three months or at  date agreed to by two-thirds […]

APNU to choose Charrandass’ replacement for Parliament

With the Alliance For Change moving to officially recall Charrandass Persaud from Parliament after expelling him from the party, it has found itself with no replacement options and that leaves its coalition partner, the APNU with the job to find a replacement. Persaud was the Parliamentary representative from the Region Six area. The only other […]