Politics

Mohameds reject international media report linking company to drugs and gold smuggling

The Mohameds family which owns Mohameds Enterprises, one of the largest business groups in Guyana, has rejected a special report by the Reuters news agency, linking the company and its principles to gold smuggling and drug trafficking. In an explosive report released this morning on its online platforms, the Reuters agency reported that the United […]

President appoints new Public Service Commission; Ignores Opposition’s objections to two nominees

President Irfaan Ali today reconstituted the Public Service Commission (PSC) with the appointment of six new members, but without the full support of the Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton. The Opposition had objected to two of the nominees, citing their affiliation with the government. Chairman of the Gaming Authority’s Board of Directors, Manniram Prashad, who is […]

Opposition Leader objects to two of President Ali’s nominees for Public Service Commission

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton has objected to two of President Irfaan Ali’s nominees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) due to their political affiliation to the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. Last month, President Ali nominated Maurice Rudranauth Gajadhar, Melcita Bovell and Leila Ramson to sit on the Public Service Commission. While […]

AFC calls on Guyana to issue travel advisory in wake of monkey pox cases in Trinidad and Tobago

In wake of neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago confirming two cases of the monkey pox virus, the opposition Alliance For Change (AFC) wants the Guyana Government to issue a travel advisory for persons leaving Guyana for Trinidad and those coming from Trinidad, with clear established protocols. The Health Ministry in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday confirmed […]

Dharamlall still to submit resignation to Parliament

One week after the President announced that Nigel Dharamlall has resigned as a Minister of Government and a Member of Parliament, the National Assembly has still not received any letter of resignation from him. While the Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir, opted to offer no comment on the issue, other officials at the […]

Government still consulting with potential Commissioners for Mahdia Dorm Fire Commission of Inquiry

After announcing three weeks ago that he has identified retired Major General Joe Singh to lead the Commission of Inquiry into the deadly fire at the Mahdia Secondary School Dormitory, President Irfaan Ali today said he is still consulting with potential Commissioners. Twenty children lost their lives in the fire. A 15-year-old student of the […]