Politics

EU Observers fan out across country ahead of Monday’s polls

The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) has deployed 20 short-term observers across the country to assist those already in the fields. The deployment takes place just three days before Guyanese head to the polls in Monday’s General and Regional Elections. They will observe the election-day proceedings, including the opening of polling stations, voting, […]

Chairperson of Carter Center, Jason Carter, leading Center’s Elections Observer Mission

The Carter Center has announced the arrival of its full team of election observers for Monday’s elections. In a statement today, the Carter Center said its observers are now undergoing training in advance of their observation of election day, tabulation, and the post-election environment.  The Chairperson of the Carter Center’s Board, Jason Carter, who is […]

PPP highlights plan for better investment climate and increase in disposable income for citizens

President Irfaan Ali has promised additional benefits and increased disposable income for Guyanese, that he believes might force Guyanese living abroad to return home. Speaking during his party’s public meeting in Eccles two nights ago, the President said, the plans, and programmes outlined in his party’s manifesto, will see benefits like never before reaching to […]

New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel opens next door to Cheddi Jagan International Airport

The US$20 Million Courtyard by Mariott Hotel was officially opened today just a stone’s throw away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. It is the first international hotel to be constructed near to the Airport. The new 150-room hotel is expected meet the growing demand for accommodation in the country, but will specifically target […]

Acting Chief Justice to hand down decision in Election Ballot Exclusion case on Friday

By Svetlana Marshall Acting Chief Justice, Navindra Singh, will hand down his ruling on Friday in the Electoral Ballot Exclusion case, which was filed by a member of the Forward Guyana Movement, Krystal Fisher. Fisher wants the High Court to block Monday’s General and Regional Elections until GECOM includes all political parties contesting the General […]

Chief Election Officer details tabulation and declaration process for Monday’s Elections

One week after Carter Center recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) details the tabulation process from the closing of the poll to the declaration of the results, Chief Election Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud has detailed the process. At a press conference earlier this week, Mr. Persaud explained that once the votes are counted at […]