Politics

Opposition complains of being sidelined in “united” response to border controversy

The Opposition, APNU+AFC, complained today that despite an agreement with the Guyana Government that the two sides will confront Venezuela as one, the Government seems disinterested to engage the Opposition on crucial matters in relation to the ongoing border controversy. During a Press Conference today, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton said the Government appears to want […]

US Department of Defence Officials expected in Guyana next week for important meetings -VP Jagdeo

Vice President Bharratt Jagdeo has announced that high-level officials from the US Department of Defence will be arriving in Guyana next week, as Guyana moves to enhance its Defence co-operation with bilateral partners in wake of increased threats from Venezuela. While repeatedly emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace within the Region, the Vice President said […]

President assures residents in bordering communities with Venezuela that all will be well

With many residents in the neighbouring communities with Venezuela expressing fear in wake of that country’s planned referendum claiming two-thirds of Guyana, President Irfaan Ali flew into Mabaruma this morning, accompanied by the top brass of the Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Police Force to reassure those residents that all will be well. The […]

Venezuela’s aggression remains a threat to Guyana and entire region -PM Phillips tells South American Leaders

Prime Minister of Guyana, retired Brigadier Mark Phillips, has informed South American leaders that Venezuela’s planned referendum could jeopardise the stability in the region. Venezuela is moving ahead with its planned referendum on the 3rd December, seeking to boost its claims of Guyana’s Essequibo region. While addressing the inaugural South American Dialogue Meeting between Defence […]

SOCU apologises to Attorney over unconstitutional arrest

More than five months after Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George found that Attorney Tamieka Clarke’s fundamental rights to personal liberty were breached by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) when she was arrested while advising her client to remain silent, SOCU has apologized to the Attorney. “Pursuant to a directive contained in the Order of […]