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Jagdeo stands by “chase them out” statement

Against criticism and a complaint to the Ethnic Relations Commission over his call on his supporters to “chase out” members of the Government from their communities after March 21, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo remains defiant and says he is is standing by his statement. In a statement released on his official Facebook page, the former […]

Youth accused of pushing girlfriend from car, freed of manslaughter charge over insufficient evidence

Pandemonium broke out at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning as the unlawful death charge against 21-year-old, Rick Sewcharran was dismissed. The charge was related to the death of his girlfriend Sasia Adams, who it was alleged, he pushed from his car. The Chief Magistrate dismissed threw the case out and allowed the young man […]

Civil Society Forum calls on President and Opposition Leader to recognise their responsibilities to the Constitution

The recently formed Civil Society Forum, which has brought together a number of religious and non-governmental organisations is calling on the President and the Opposition Leader to recognise their responsibilities to honour the Constitution and uphold the law. The statement comes against the backdrop of the two leaders not being able to reach any agreement […]

Jagdeo urges supporters to be ready for campaigns and elections

Overshadowing his own Presidential Candidate, Opposition Leader and PPP General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, waded into the coalition administration over its governance in the past four years, as he once again urged an early election date. Mr. Jagdeo was at the time speaking at the death anniversary observances for founder of the PPP and former President […]