Elections

AFC not budging on Ramjattan as PM Candidate

With the stalling of talks between coalition partners, APNU+AFC over the Prime Ministerial candidate slot for the next elections, the AFC is sticking firmly to its position that its Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan ought to be the Prime Ministerial Candidate. At a party press conference today, AFC Treasurer Dominic Gaskin said the AFC has indicated to […]

PM Candidate spot stalls Cummingsburg Accord Talks; AFC insisting on Ramjattan as PM Candidate

Talks between coalition partners, A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change have reached a standstill as the two sides cannot reach an agreement on Prime Ministerial Candidate spot. News Source understands that the APNU has been insisting that it is the President who has the right under the Constitution to choose his […]

GNBA to set up special unit to monitor broadcasts during the elections period

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, together with international assistance, intends to establish a mechanism to monitor broadcasters when the elections season heats up. Regional and General Elections are set for March 2, 2020. The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has indicated that it will be engaging foreign help, to increase the Authority’s monitoring capabilities, in […]

New Political Party, Citizenship Initiative, seeks to change the face of politics in Guyana

After months of teases on social media, Guyana’s newest political party, Citizenship Initiative, was launched last evening at the Herdmanston Lodge before a packed room of invitees. The new political party intends to change the way issues related to politics are addressed in Guyana. The founding members of the party include the Government Cultural Advisor […]

Sugar workers petition President for pay increase

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union has announced that the nearly 3500 sugar workers who work in the fields and factories of the Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt are looking for a salary increase from President David Granger. The workers have submitted a petition to the President calling on him and his government to approve […]