Politics

Opposition Leader and Speaker clash over Bills submitted by Opposition

Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has accused Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir and the Government of trying to silence the Opposition in Parliament. Mr. Harmon’s contention is that today’s sitting of the National Assembly was scheduled for ‘private members’ issues on private members’ day, allow the Opposition’s business in the House to take precedence […]

Over 5000 homes already affected by heavy rains and flooding

Over 5000 households across Guyana have already been affected by floodwaters owing to the ongoing rainy conditions in various parts of the country. A government team has been out assessing the impact of rainfall and flooding in recent days. Several communities along the East Coast of Demerara and parts of the West Coast are already […]

Basil Williams withdraws from PNC Leadership race

Less than three weeks after longstanding PNCR member and Former Attorney General, Basil Williams accepted the nomination to contest for the position of Leader of the PNC and boasted of his more than 20 years of unbroken service to the party, he has pulled out of the contest. In a statement early this morning, Williams […]

Opposition Leader accuses GECOM Chairman of making political decision in hiring of new CEO

Hours after the Guyana Elections Commission announced the selection of Vishu Persaud for the position of Chief Election Officer, Opposition Leader Joe Harmon said the GECOM Chairman, Justice Claudette Singh has once again changed requirements to suit a particular decision. Harmon said the Chairman has ignored the requirements set out by the Commission itself for […]

Exxon moves all chain supply services from Trinidad to Guyana

As ExxonMobil looks to ramp up and expand its operations in Guyana, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, has announced that the company has now moved all of its supply chain services from neighboring Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana.  The decision has resulted in additional jobs being created for Guyanese in the sector.   Mr. […]

Vishnu Persaud chosen as new GECOM CEO with backing of Chairman

With the backing of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, former GECOM Deputy Chief Election Officer, Vishnu Persaud was selected today as the new Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission. Persaud edged out Jamaican Election Official, Leslie Harrow for the top GECOM job. GECOM Chairman, retired Justice Claudette Singh cast the deciding […]

Opposition Leader says PPP Government has no interest in fighting corruption

As Guyana joined the international community today in observing, International Anti-Corruption Day, Opposition Leader Joe Harmon noted that since the PPP civic took office, there has been a drastic reduction in the efforts to combat corruption in Guyana. Mr. Harmon said the country is still to see the reconstituting of the Public Procurement Commission, while […]