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The decision by the Opposition nominated members of the Guyana Elections Commission to go back on a promise and not submit a proposal for an election timeline to the Chair of the Commission was a deliberate move, according to the Opposition Leader. In a statement Mr. Jagdeo said the GECOM Chair, Justice Claudette Singh should […]
The Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh has informed the Commissioners that she will decide on the timeline for national elections and make an announcement by 10:30 on Thursday morning. The Chairman’s position was conveyed to the Commissioners this afternoon at the end of a more than three-hour meeting at the Elections […]
With more foreign and local companies getting involved in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, the Guyana Trades Union Congress is concerned that in many of the contracts being offered to workers, it appears as though the workers are being prevented from joining trade unions. GTUC General Secretary Lincoln Lewis at a press conference today claimed […]
Scores of bauxite workers attached to the Bosai Mining Company in Linden walked off the job today in protest of failing negotiations for salary increases. “We on strike”, shouted the workers as they walked out of the mining areas. The workers explained that every April, their union, NAACIE, and the company would negotiate salary increases. […]
Police Officers found themselves in a standoff with residents of Leopold Street this afternoon as the residents protested the Police shooting death of a man from the community. Angry residents blocked off a number of streets close to Leopold Street and set fires to tyres and other pieces of debris that were placed in the […]
Three months after a tragic accident claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl on the Agricola Public Road, the driver of the truck that slammed into the child has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. 39-year-old Danion Welcome appeared before the Chief Magistrate this morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He […]
On the same day that the Guyana Elections Commission is scheduled to come up with a new timeline for elections, President David Granger has indicated that he is anxious to head to new elections. Speaking to reporters at his office, the President said “my mindset is on a clean list and credible elections in the […]
The Guyana Elections Commission is set to meet again on Wednesday to finalise a possible timeline for elections that could be presented to the President. The Chair and Commissioners met for over three hours this afternoon and a number of issues were examined. Government nominated Commissioner Vincent Alexander told reporters that tomorrow’s meeting will continue […]
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has announced that it is making it easy and possible for persons to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Bahamas. The company has set up two systems that the public can use to contribute to hurricane relief efforts. “A donation of $50GYD will be received once a […]
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party responded to President Granger’s address to the nation by accusing him of attempting to convey the impression that the Elections Commission as an independent body can afford to ignore its obligation to comply with the constitution. In the address to the nation, the President stated that he will set the […]
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