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The Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh, today defended the decision by the Commission to cut back on the number of private residences to be used as polling places on Elections Day. She said there are still private residences being used but the number has been reduced and public buildings are instead […]
As voting for the Disciplines Services started at 6 o’clock this morning, scores of members of the services turned up early at their polling stations to cast their votes. At the GDF headquarters, the Chief of Staff, Brigadier Patrick West was one of the early voters. After casting his ballot, he told reporters that the […]
The People’s Progressive Party is accusing the Guyana Elections Commission of attempting to disenfranchise its supporters by its decision to reduce the number of private residences to be used as polling places. In a statement on Thursday night, the PPP said it is “deeply disturbed” by the decision of GECOM and the party claims that […]
Guyana’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sir Shirdath Ramphal today issued a call for all Guyanese to be united as the country faces the beginning of the proceedings at the International Court on the border controversy with Venezuela. Speaking at the dedication of the new Ramphal House Protocol Building, Sir Shridath reminded that in this […]
As the political parties enter the home stretch with their campaigns, The Carter Center has issued a call for them to refrain from provocative speech. In a statement today, The Carter Center, which has been monitoring the campaigns, said it is concerned about the elevation of rhetoric on the campaign trail. According to the Carter […]
The sod was turned yesterday afternoon for the construction of two more branded hotels at Ogle, a short distance away from where a new AC Marriott hotel will also be built. The latest project, which will carry the Hilton brand, will see just over US$100 million being invested. At the sod-turning yesterday, Finance Minister […]
The newly rehabilitated Georgetown Hospital Staff Quarters on Quamina and Waterloo Streets was commissioned this morning by President David Granger. The living quarters had been closed for a number of years but was recently completely rehabilitated and refurbished as part of a Ministry of Public Health initiative. Over $281 million was spent on the rehabilitation […]
The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]
Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]
The only son of late Presidents, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan, joined the campaign trail on Saturday for the APNU+AFC. Well-known Dental Surgeon and political commentator, Dr. Cheddi “Joey” Jagan was in Lethem with the coalition on Saturday night encouraging citizens of Lethem and the rest of Guyana to throw their support behind the […]
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