Politics

Guyana Post Office suspends shipment of parcels and packages to US in wake of Tariffs

The Guyana Post Office Corporation has announced that it has suspended the shipment of all parcels and packages to the United States through the office with immediate effect and until further notice. In a statement, the GPOC said its decision is in response to the suspension of the ‘de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed goods […]

Top Cop warns of swift and decisive action against anyone who threatens peace of Elections

Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has announced that his ranks are set and ready for the country’s General and Regional Elections on September 1. In a video recording released by the Police Force, Mr. Hicken said the elections are an opportune time for Guyana to show the world that it is peaceful, respectful and united nation. […]

AFC outlines plan to assist and support start-up and small businesses

Leader and Presidential Candidate of the Alliance For Change, Nigel Hughes, has outlined his parties plans to assist start up businesses, support small business and expand large enterprises into regional and international markets. Speaking at his party’s business reception on Monday evening, Mr. Hughes said while the country is ripe for business, many businesses are […]

GDF inks MoU for aerial surveillance support with Colombian Defence Ministry

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Defense Ministry of the Republic of Colombia to enhance collaboration in aerial surveillance and boost regional security, the GDF said in a statement. The agreement seeks to strengthen cooperation in monitoring and safeguarding airspace, with a focus on countering illicit […]

Commonwealth Observer Group to issue preliminary report on elections two days after polls

An 11-member Commonwealth Observer Group has been deployed to Guyana by the Commonwealth Secretary General to observe the elections, and the Group intends to issue an interim statement on its preliminary findings on the elections just two days after Monday’s polls. The Commonwealth Observer Group is being headed by former Foreign Minister of Tonga, Mrs […]

High Court set to hear arguments in Election Ballot Exclusion case on Tuesday

Arguments in the High Court case challenging the move by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), to exclude Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) and Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) from the ballots in key hinterland regions, will begin Tuesday before acting Chief Justice, Navendra Singh. The Fixed Date Application (FDA) filed by FGM Candidate Krystal Hadassah […]

President recommits support for US plan to tackle drug trafficking criminal elements in the region

President Irfaan Ali has recommitted Guyana’s support for the breaking up of criminal elements that are involved in the destabilization of the Latin America and Caribbean region. He told a political rally on Saturday that Guyana is fully behind actions by the US Government to dismantle criminal networks in the region.  The United States has […]