Elections

Over 3500 new registrations and 9500 transfers so far during GECOM’s Claims and Objections

The Guyana Elections Commission today reported that since the start of the claims and objections period almost a month ago, there have been 3,924 new registrations while 9516 persons have applied for transfers in their registration. The information was released today by GECOM Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Warde. Ms. Warde also revealed that there have […]

Jagdeo now urges all Guyanese to ensure they are registered and on the voters’ list for upcoming elections

Expressing disappointment with some of the decisions coming out of the Guyana Elections Commission and the indecision of the Chairman on several issues, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today issued a call on Guyanese to ensure they are registered during the ongoing claims and objections period. Mr. Jagdeo, who during the house to house registration had […]

President open to PM Candidate recommendations from all parties in the coalition, not just AFC

With the Alliance For Change declaring today that it was putting its participation in the Cummingsburg Accord renegotiation talks on hold over the Prime Ministerial Candidate spot, President David Granger has reminded that the AFC is not the only party in the coalition. During an interview for the new podcast INSIDE Sources which premieres this […]

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 […]