Politics

Mohamed claims President Ali assisted and facilitated his importation of luxury vehicles

Facing criminal charges of tax evasion and false declarations in relation to the importation of a luxury car, businessman and Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed has stated that it was President Irfaan Ali who assisted and facilitated the importation of the luxury vehicle back in 2020. Speaking to reporters after posting bail on the criminal charges […]

Canadian investigator found no evidence of foul play in death of Adriana Younge -says GPF

The Guyana Police Force has reported that retired Canadian Homicide investigation expert, Leonard McCoshan has found no evidence of foul play in the death of 11-year-old, Adriana Younge. McCoshan was brought in to Guyana by the Government to assist local investigators probing the child’s death. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Guyana Police Force […]

GECOM says Chairman consulted CEO before informing President of Election timeline

The Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, has stated that she did consult with the Chief Election Officer on a timeline for elections, and she did not act unilaterally with her advice to the President on GECOM’s readiness for elections this year. In a statement this afternoon, the Elections Commission explained […]

GECOM has adequate amount of time to prepare for Elections -says Govt. nominated Commissioner

The Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) met today to discuss an election work plan that was submitted to the seven-member Commission more than 18 hours after President Irfaan Ali announced that General and Regional Elections would be held on September 1. Prior to Sunday, the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud had advised the Commission that […]

Opposition nominated Election Commissioners blindsided by September 1 Election date; Concerned over GECOM’s readiness

The Opposition nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission have accused the Chairman of the Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, of unilaterally advising the President on the date for General and Regional Elections. The three Commissioners said the President’s 1st September date for the elections has fallen outside of the last election work plan submitted […]

AFC’s Valerie Garrido-Lowe has died

Alliance for Change Member and former Minister and MP under the APNU+AFC Government, Valerie Garrido-Lowe passed away on Sunday morning. Statement from AFC The Alliance For Change is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our longest-serving and most dedicated members, Former Minister Valerie Garrido-Lowe, who died early this morning as a result […]