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Jagdeo calls on all Guyanese to join him in “non-cooperation” campaign against the Government

As the Opposition Leader’s non-cooperation campaign against the government begins, the Opposition Leader is now calling on citizens across the political divide to join forces with him. The PPP continues to press President David Granger to reverse the appointment of retired Justice James Patterson as the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission following the President’s […]

Ram steps down from AG’s Advisory Committee two days after criticizing new GECOM Chair of serving AG Advisory Committee

Just days after firing off at the President over his appointment of Justice James Patterson as the new Chairman of the Elections Commission, Chartered Accountant and Attorney Christopher Ram has stepped down as a member of an Advisory Committee to the Attorney General for the setting up of a law school in Guyana. Ram in […]

Father of 12 remanded to jail over marijuana possession

A Father of twelve, was today remanded to prison on a marijuana possession charge. 43-year-old, Sheldon Solomon stood before the Chief Magistrate and entered a plea of not guilty to being in possession of 90 grams of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. The Court heard that on the 22nd October, at Port Kaituma Landing, […]

Guyanese students snag most Top CXC Awards for CSEC and CAPE

The Ministry of Education has announced that that seven Guyanese students will be receiving awards from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) for their exceptional performance in the May/June 2017 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The Caribbean Examinations Council has informed the Ministry that Guyana’s top CSEC student, […]

Marine and vehicular traffic to be affected as critical works set to take place at Demerara Harbour Bridge

Critical works will be conducted on the Demerara Harbour Bridge this coming weekend and those works are expected to affect marine and vehicular traffic beginning on Thursday and continuing until next Tuesday. The works will entail the replacement of a second pontoon under the retractor span and will see a temporary stop in all marine […]