Politics

APNU accuses President of putting party politics over alleged victim in Dharamlall matter

The main parliamentary opposition party, the APNU, has hammered President Irfaan Ali’s statement accepting the resignation of his embattled Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall, stating that the President never expressed any concern for the child, who made the rape allegations against his Minister. In a statement this morning, the APNU said the President expressed […]

Dharamlall resigns as Minister and Member of Parliament

President Irfaan Ali has announced that his embattled Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall has tendered his resignation as a Minister and a Member of Parliament, and he has accepted the resignation. Dharamlall had been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage schoolgirl. He had denied the allegation. The announcement of Dharamlall’s resignation came hours after […]

CARICOM SG encourages Regional Leaders to confront challenges to regional movement now

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and though satisfied with the progress made by the Community over the last 50 years, CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, believes the time is now to confront those challenges. The Secretary General made the comments while addressing the opening of the 45th Regular Meeting of […]

Amerindian Peoples Association raises questions over treatment of indigenous girl who made rape allegations against Government Minister

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) is highly convinced that the alleged instruction of “no further action” to the Police, by the 16-year-old indigenous girl, who accused Local Government Minister, Nigel Dharamlall of rape, “is a culmination of improper investigation and systemic emotional abuse by the authorities.” In a statement on Saturday, the APA said the […]