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After more than an hour of deliberations, the Guyana Elections Commission has decided to increase the number of polling places in a number of areas following a request by the People’s Progressive Party. At least twelve new polling places could be added to the existing amount. The PPP made the request at a two-hour meeting […]
Recently deported drug trafficking convict, Shaheed Roger Khan was arrested by the Police today as investigators probed an allegation of assault at a bar in Kitty. Police Commander for Region Four, Assistant Commissioner Edgar Thomas confirmed the arrest. He said the incident is alleged to have taken place last evening and the Police investigators are […]
Officials of the People’s Progressive Party met with the Chairman, Chief Elections Officer and the full Guyana Elections Commission this afternoon and formally made a request for the Commission to relook at the number of polling places allocated to some communities and increase the number. At issue is a recent decision by the Commission to […]
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) today launched another round of protest action against the government, calling for its intervention to get an increase in pay for sugar workers. Union officials explained today that they had a number of meetings with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) over the past few months, discussing increases […]
The Commonwealth Observer Mission has arrived in Guyana ahead of next Monday’s elections and the group has indicated that it will observe and evaluate the electoral process independently and impartially. This will be the 7th consecutive elections in Guyana to be observed by the Commonwealth. The 11 member group is being headed by former Barbadian […]
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has joined the People’s Progressive Party in expressing concern over the decision by the Guyana Elections Commission to reduce the number of private residences to be used as polling stations on elections day. In a statement parroting concerns expressed by the PPP, the PSC said it wants GECOM to reverse […]
A 35-year old motorcyclist has become the country’s latest road accident victim following a smash-up on the Essequibo Coast. The man, Suresh Arjune of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, was riding his motorcycle at around 8:50 pm on Sunday when he slammed into a car that was making a turn. Investigations have so far revealed that the […]
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit on Sunday issued a wanted bulletin for businessman Ryan Pemberton aka Sancho of Alberttown, Georgetown. He is wanted in connection with Saturday’s bust of over 60 pounds of cocaine in the Parika backdam. CANU said it has been receiving threats from the man since the bust was made. Anyone knowing […]
One of the soldiers who was badly injured on Saturday when pyrotechnics material exploded during its transfer, has died from the burn injuries that he sustained. Corporal Seon Rose passed away this morning at the Georgetown Hospital. He was burnt to 90% of his body and his prognosis was not good. He was 31-years-old. President […]
A West Demerara Hindu Priest is under investigation for alleged sexual offenses against a child and the 13-year-old girl who filed a complaint against him, has taken her own life. The Pandit, who is a candidate for the People’s Progressive Party at the upcoming elections was arrested and questioned about the allegations. He has since […]
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