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Hughes, Duncan and Patterson nominated for AFC Leader

Prominent Attorney and former Chairman of the Alliance for Change, Nigel Hughes and Opposition Members of Parliament Sherod Duncan and David Patterson have been nominated for the position of Leader of the AFC. The party hosted its nomination day today as part of the preparations for its National Conference and Elections, set for the 29th […]

Parent Teacher Association of Guyana launched

The Parent Teacher Association of Guyana was launched today at the Parc Rayne Hall, with a commitment to drive innovation, amplify voices, and transform schools across the country.  President of the Parent Teacher Association of Guyana (PTAG), Michele Fraser, said the umbrella association, is intended to expand the scope of PTAs in the country, in […]

Three remanded to jail over robbery of Chinese Supermarket

Three men appeared in Court on Monday and were jointly charged with the robbery of a Chinese supermarket in the Providence community on the East Bank of Demerara. The three accused, 22-year-old Brian Stevens of Haslington, 20-year-old Cladius James of South Ruimveldt and 21-year-old Ronaldo Allicock of Providence, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman, where the […]

US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security to visit Guyana

As the United States seeks to bolster security cooperation with Guyana and in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will be in Guyana on a two-day visit from Thursday, the US State Department has announced. While in Guyana, the Under Secretary will […]

Government and Opposition MPs clash over role of Foreign Affairs Sectoral Committee

A meeting of Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee almost reached a point of chaos on Tuesday, according to Opposition MP and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Amanza Walton-Desir. She said during the meeting, the Government side appeared upset when the Opposition Members corrected them on several issues related to the Committee’s work. “Hugh Todd’s attitude in […]

New Coast Guard vessel commissioned and named in honour of late Colonel Michael Shahoud

President Irfaan Ali today commissioned a multi-million dollar marine vessel for the Guyana Defence Force, in honour of the late Colonel Michael Shahoud, as the country builds the capacity and capability of the GDF to protect its territorial integrity and vast resources including its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).  As he addressed the Commissioning ceremony at […]

Broomes to turn down nominations for PNCR Leadership; Forde raises Nomination Day concerns

As the race for the Leadership of the People’s National Congress Reform heats up, former government Minister and member of the PNC, Simona Broomes, intends to decline the nominations that she has received from party groups. Ms. Broomes along with incumbent party Leader Aubrey Norton, and Executive Members, Roysdale Forde, Dr. Gary Best, Amanza Walton-Desir, […]