By News Source Guyana on September 8, 2025
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali made his first two Cabinet appointments today with the reappointment of retired Brigadier Mark Phillips as Prime Minister and former President Bharrat Jagdeo as a Vice President. The two took their oath of office this afternoon at the President’s Office, with him praising their work over the years and their commitment to […]
By News Source Guyana on September 8, 2025
Crime, News
Businessman, Paul Daby Jr., who remains under US Government sanctions over alleged ties to the drug trafficking trade, surrendered to the Police in the company of his Attorney this afternoon to face questioning over the shooting of popular local singer and social media star, Lolita Callender aka “Lola Doll”. Callendar was shot multiple times to […]
By News Source Guyana on September 8, 2025
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
President Dr Irfaan Ali met today with the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Joseph M. Humire, at State House. According to a statement from the President’s Office, during the meeting, the President emphasized that the sovereignty and defence of Guyana are central priorities for his government. The discussion also focused on strengthening and […]
By News Source Guyana on September 8, 2025
News, Politics
For the first time since its formation in 2005, the Alliance For Change will not be represented in Parliament, as the party failed to secure a single seat following last Monday’s General and Regional Elections. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic will be heading into the Parliament with 36 seats followed by the WIN party with 16 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 8, 2025
Crime, News, Politics
The Guyana Government announced the arrest of Guyanese fugitive, Kanand Ojha, in Queens, New York. Ojha, who is originally from Meadow Bank on the East Bank of Demerara, is wanted in Guyana for the 2015 murder of male sex worker Noel Luther. Luther was shot dead on Carmichael Street on the night of the 22nd […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
With the Sunday morning sun shining down, President Irfaan Ali was sworn-in as President for a second term this morning by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George. At State House, moments after taking the oath of office, President Ali said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration will pursue new exploration under a stronger […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2025
News
The Council of Legal Education has granted full approval to Guyana to establish its own Law School, President Irfaan Ali announced this morning. The President made the announcement during his inauguration address just after taking the oath of office at State House. He said the move will mean that Guyanese law graduates will no longer […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
Elected to serve a second term in office, President Irfaan Ali, in an acceptance speech late on Saturday night, assured that no one will be left behind by his Government. President Ali won Monday’s election with a significant victory. He said the victory is not just a triumph for the party, but the triumph of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has declared the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the winner of the 2025 General and Regional Elections held last Monday, paving the way for President Irfaan Ali to be sworn in for a second term this morning. The party won by a significant majority, securing a total of 36 seats in […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
Popular local singer and social media star, Lollita Callender aka “Lola Doll” was shot multiple times to her body outside her East Ruimveldt home on Saturday night as she was parking her car in the driveway. Persons in the area said the incident took place just after 11pm. Multiple gunshots were heard and when neigbours […]