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APNU to choose Charrandass’ replacement for Parliament

With the Alliance For Change moving to officially recall Charrandass Persaud from Parliament after expelling him from the party, it has found itself with no replacement options and that leaves its coalition partner, the APNU with the job to find a replacement. Persaud was the Parliamentary representative from the Region Six area. The only other […]

Guyana to file complaint with UN over Venezuela’s “illegal, hostile and aggressive” interception of Exxon contracted vessel in Guyana’s waters

The Government of Guyana intends to file an official complaint with the United Nations over the interception of an ExxonMobil contracted research vessel in Guyana’s waters. The Exxon company is currently conducting oil exploration activities offshore Guyana. It has already discovered over five billion barrels. The research vessel, the Ramform Tethys, was intercepted by the […]

We will do everything necessary to facilitate smooth functions of elections in wake of no-confidence outcome – Pres. Granger

President David Granger has indicated that following the passing of the no-confidence motion against his government,  the government will abide by the stipulations which have been imposed on it. In a statement from his office, the President said he will embark on discussions with its coalition partners the Alliance For Change (AFC) and those who […]

BREAKING: Exxon pauses seismic operations on Stabroek Block following reports of Venezuelan military incursion

The ExxonMobil oil company has paused part of its latest oil exploration activities offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block following reports of an alleged incursion by the Venezuelan military in Guyana waters. Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge in a statement said the Government is currently “seeking to confirm exactly what has happened”. He said a […]

AFC’s Charandaas Persaud to leave country after voting with PPP in no confidence motion against Government

The stage is almost set for Guyanese to head back to the polls for general elections in three months time following the passage of the no confidence motion against the Government. The Opposition, People’s Progress Party, managed to win over the support of Government MP and AFC Member, Charandaas Persaud. Persaud’s “yes vote” to the motion […]

Two wanted for murder of man in sex video scandal

Three months after the murder of a Linden man at the Kitty seawall, the Police Force today issued a wanted bulletin for the two men, who they believe are responsible for the murder. The Police is asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of 41-year-old Chiowa Gray and 32-year-old Kenrick Ronley Yannick Bourne, to contact […]

Jagdeo calls Government a “total failure” as he opens debate on no-confidence motion

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo stood to defend his motion on “no-confidence” in the Government by describing the coalition administration as “incompetent and corrupt”. In outlining his case for the motion, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government has been a total failure and has not been keeping its promises to the Guyanese people who voted them into […]