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The U.S based Carter Centre has confirmed that former US President Jimmy Carter will lead the group’s observer mission to Guyana for the May 11 elections. In a statement the organization said the core team of experts will be joined this week by six medium-term observers, together representing nine countries. The Center’s observers are expected to […]
While guests sipped on champagne and wine on the inside, close to 25 protesters gathered on the outside in protest during the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Thursday morning. The construction of the ultra modern seaside hotel was largely funded by taxpayers dollars to the tune of over US$52 Million. […]
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have signed an agreement on the Electoral Observation Process of the 2015 General and Regional Elections. The agreement was compiled by the OAS. The signing took place on Wednesday when the OAS Chief of Mission, Ms. Lisa Shoman visited GECOM Secretariat and held discussions […]
The Government’s Chief Spokesman Dr. Roger Luncheon has admitted that recent campaign trips to North America by members of the government and the governing party were all funded by taxpayers following cabinet’s approval. Last week a number of government Ministers joined former President Bharrat Jagdeo and People’s Progressive Party Prime Ministerial Candidate Elisabeth Harper on […]
As political leaders continue with their nationwide campaign in the lead up to the May 11 polls, members of the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender – LGBT – community are calling attention to the important issues that affect them. The LGBT community does not only want assurances that their issues will be addressed when the […]
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (EOM/OAS), headed by the former Foreign Minister of Belize Lisa Shoman, arrived in Guyana on Wednesday morning to learn about the preparations for the May 11 general and regional elections. According to the OAS, during her visit to Guyana, the Chief of Mission will sign […]
Former President Bharrat Jagdeo used some of his time on stage at Sunday’s People’s Progressive Party rally at Linden to launch an attack member of A Partnership for National Unity and former Member of Parliament, Vanessa Kissoon. Kissoon has fired back at the former President for his remarks describing her alleged involvement in disrupting PPP […]
President Donald Ramotar headed out to the riverain communities along the Corentyne river on Monday with his message for re-election. Mr. Ramotar visited the communities of Orealla and Siparuta and promised residents that his government plans to create new job opportunities for them through a number of new initiatives once he is re-elected. The two […]
The Carter Centre will be in Guyana to observe the upcoming May 11 elections and former U.S President, Jimmy Carter is expected to visit the country in the run up to the elections. Several sources close to The Carter Centre have indicated to News Source that Carter has expressed a desire to visit Guyana as […]
Under an APNU+AFC government Guyanese stand to benefit from sweeping tax reforms which would include reductions in the current 30% Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and 16% Value Added Tax. Thats according to Presidential Candidate of the coalition, David Granger. Mr. Granger said the current taxation policy of the incumbent is “cock eyed” and not fair. That […]
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