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The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) has deployed 20 short-term observers across the country to assist those already in the fields. The deployment takes place just three days before Guyanese head to the polls in Monday’s General and Regional Elections. They will observe the election-day proceedings, including the opening of polling stations, voting, […]
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) have moved to the High Court to secure a Contempt Order against the Attorney General, the Minister responsible for Finance, the Education Ministry’s Permanent Secretary and a number of other Government and Regional officials for breaching the orders of the Court by failing […]
In wake of concerns that the governing People’s Progressive Party may have access to the private data of citizens provided to the Government, PPP General Secretary, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today claimed that the private cell numbers of citizens being contacted by the PPP were gathered from “various sources”. In recent weeks, citizens have been […]
The Carter Center has announced the arrival of its full team of election observers for Monday’s elections. In a statement today, the Carter Center said its observers are now undergoing training in advance of their observation of election day, tabulation, and the post-election environment. The Chairperson of the Carter Center’s Board, Jason Carter, who is […]
President Irfaan Ali has promised additional benefits and increased disposable income for Guyanese, that he believes might force Guyanese living abroad to return home. Speaking during his party’s public meeting in Eccles two nights ago, the President said, the plans, and programmes outlined in his party’s manifesto, will see benefits like never before reaching to […]
APNU newcomer and youth candidate, Ravoldo Birbal, wants Guyanese to head to the polls on Monday and vote for his party, ensuring that the governing PPP is removed from office. At a public meeting in Corriverton, Berbice on Wednesday night, Birbal said Monday must mark the end of injustice, and a system that works against […]
The We Invest In Nationhood party moved into the mining town of Linden on Wednesday night with its final rally push in the community. Linden, which has been a stronghold of the People’s National Congress and the PNC-led APNU for several years, has found itself in the centre of the battle for votes in Monday’s […]
An early morning fireworks display this morning signaled the final pour of cement to connect the new Demerara River Bridge. President Irfaan Ali was on site to celebrate the milestone as the construction of the bridge nears full completion. The President explained that the new bridge is likely to go into full operation in September, […]
The US$20 Million Courtyard by Mariott Hotel was officially opened today just a stone’s throw away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. It is the first international hotel to be constructed near to the Airport. The new 150-room hotel is expected meet the growing demand for accommodation in the country, but will specifically target […]
A Guyanese woman, who previously served jail time in Guyana for drug trafficking, was arrested with just over 18 pounds of cocaine at the Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Tuesday. The woman has been identified as Karen Petula Stuffle. In 2018, she was sentenced to four years in jail in Guyana after she […]
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