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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that it has suspended its Continuous Registration exercise to facilitate the inclusion of eligible persons on the Voters List ahead of the Local Government Elections which are set to take place in June. The Continuous Registration exercise commenced in early January and was scheduled to conclude on 31st […]
Guyana could face expulsion from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) if the country fails to meet the new deadline for the submission of its 4th GYEITI Report, Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan warned on Friday. During an AFC press conference, the party leader also rubbished the President’s explanation for the […]
The controversial Regional Executive Officer for Region Four, Donald Gajraj is coming under fire and facing calls for his resignation after he snatched the microphone from Regional Chairman Daniel Seeram during the region’s flag raising ceremony on Wednesday. The Regional Chairman was wrapping up his speech at the flag raising ceremony when he invited Member […]
Peristent rainfall could do very little to keep the crowds away as thousands packed the Mashramani parade route to get a glimpse of the costume and Mash bands that took part in the event. This year’s Mashramani parade was the first one to be held after a two-year break that was owed to the COVID-19 […]
Two Nigerian nationals who live in Guyana, have landed in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit after they reportedly attempted to ship a quantity of cocaine to the United States through the post office. The two men, 33-year-old Michael Emmanuel Ude and 26-year-old Gift Obioha were held on Wednesday. According to a statement […]
At an early evening flag raising ceremony to usher in Guyana’s 53rd Republic Anniversary, President Irfaan Ali said his hands are outreached for all of Guyana as he promised to push for greater unity and cooperation across the country. “My hands remain open for friendship, my hands remain open to shake the vulnerable, to lead […]
Hours after it was confirmed that Guyana has been suspended from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) over its failure to submit its 4th Report, President Irfaan Ali expressed his disappointment, telling the nation that the country’s failure to submit the report within the specified timeline was unacceptable. “In relation to the EITI Report, I […]
President Irfaan Ali has introduced a new project proposal to CARICOM focusing on food security in the region. The proposal was put before CARICOM Heads of Government at their recent meeting and received full support, according to CARICOM. The President has also pledged US$2 million to advance the new project in the region. The Project […]
The Indian Cabinet has approved the signing of an Air Services Agreement between its Government and Guyana. “The Air Services Agreement will come into force after the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties confirming that each party has completed the necessary internal procedure for entry into force of this Agreement,” the Indian Information Service […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has once again reaffirmed its support for Guyana in the ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela. At the end of the Forty-Fourth regular meeting of CARICOM, which was held The Bahamas last week, CARICOM in its Communiqué said Heads of Government were updated on the case currently before the International Court […]
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