Politics

Acting Chancellor and Chief Justice call for swift establishment of Judicial Service Commission to address shortage of Judges

The Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings has indicated that the shortage of Judges within the Judicial System has resulted in the remaining judges being overworked, as she made a strong case for the swift establishment of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).      “We need more judges; we need the Judicial Service Commission […]

Judge to hand down ruling in March in Judicial Appointment case

The Opposition’s lead attorney, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, has asked the High Court to order President Irfaan Ali to initiate consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton on the appointments of the Chancellor and Chief Justice within two months. However, Guyana’s Attorney General, Senior Counsel Anil Nandall has objected to request, stating that […]

GECOM to now facilitate continuous registration all year round

With the passage of recent legislation, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) today announced that it is now mandated to carry out registration exercises all-year-round, instead of just during certain periods in the year. The move has paved the way for registration transactions to be facilitated on a continuous basis by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). […]

Chairman wants Elections COI Hearings to end by February 10

The Elections Commission of Inquiry is taking another break and will be reconvened on the 6th February. At that time, Attorney General Anil Nandlall and other Government officials are expected to be called to the stand. The Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, retired Trinidadian Appeal Judge, Stanley John, today said he would like the […]

Ex-PNC/R Treasurer seeks to withdraw resignation

Less than a month after he tendered his resignation as the Treasurer of the People’s National Congress, party executive member, Faaiz Mursaline is seeking to recall his resignation and be allowed to continue in the position. In a letter to the party’s Central Executive Committee on Monday, Mr. Mursaline stated that “on reflection and an […]

PNC Florida Chapter members file no-confidence motion against party leader; Norton sees motion as dead on arrival

The Florida Chapter of the People’s National Congress’ North American branch has filed a motion of no-confidence against party leader, Aubrey Norton. But Mr. Norton has explained that the PNC’s Constitution has no provisions for a no-confidence motion to be moved against the Party Leader. The motion comes just over a year since Norton was […]