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High Court dismisses challenge to Proportional Representation electoral system

Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George, has dismissed the legal challenges brought against the country’s Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system by Attorney Christopher Ram and Leader of the United Republican Party, Vishnu Bandhu. Ram and Bandhu challenged certain sections of the Representation of the People’s Act, and wanted the Court to set aside specific sections of […]

Action being taken against corrupt Police Officers -says Deputy Commissioner

While admitting that there are rogue elements in the Guyana Police Force, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ravindradat Budhram, has indicated that steps are being taken to rid the Force of those bad elements. Appearing on the Government-produced programme “Safeguarding Our Nation” this morning, Deputy Commissioner Budram said allegations should be reported against corrupt Police Officers. […]

WIN rejects claims of “backroom” deals with PPP and APNU

Presidential Candidate for We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, has stated that his party is not colluding with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) nor A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in any “backdoor agreement” ahead of the Elections. Both sides have accused each other of “secretively” working with WIN to gain leverage over […]

Prosecution and Defence haggle over witness wanting to submit additional statement in Election fraud case

The trial into the alleged attempts to commit fraud during the 2020 Elections resumed this morning in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court with the Defense Attorneys repeatedly objecting to an application by the Prosecution for former Executive Member of The New Movement (TNM), Josh Kanhai to submit an additional statement to the Court. State Prosecutor Latchmie […]

President warns Essequibo against “tekkin a chance” with other candidates at upcoming elections

The People’s Progressive Party Civic took its campaign to the Cinderella county of Essequibo and its town of Anna Regina on Saturday evening, where President Irfaan Ali used Venezuela as an example to warn Guyanese against voting for businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his WIN party. Though not identifying Mohamed by name, the President hinted at […]