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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) today confirmed that the Claims and Objections (C&O) exercise for the elections will begin on the 1st October and it will run until the 18th November. In a statement, the Commission said persons will have until the 11th November, 2019 to make a claim to be included on the list […]
Following President David Granger’s statement today that the 2nd March 2020 will be the national elections, whether the PPP returns to Parliament or not, the Opposition Leader has indicated that his party is disappointed with the March elections date, but will have to work with it. Mr. Jagdeo who last week said he prefers a […]
Republic Financial Holdings Limited, which is the parent company of Republic Bank, has expressed disappointment over the move by the Central Bank of Guyana not to grant approval for Republic Bank’s takeover of the Scotiabank operations in Guyana. In a statement, the President and CEO of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Nigel Baptiste, said, while […]
President David Granger this afternoon confirmed that the 2nd March 2020 is the definitive date for elections. In his address to the nation last evening, the President said that the March 2, 2020 election date is the earliest date for the elections, but he confirmed this afternoon that the date is definitive. “The choice of […]
With Guyana preparing to become a player in the oil and gas sector, more international airlines continue to eye Guyana as a new destination. Guyana and Qatar have signed an agreement that will Qatar Airways beginning passenger and cargo flights to Guyana. The agreement was signed in Qatar between the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and […]
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party is not convinced that the President is serious about a March 2, 2020 elections date and the party is of the view that the call by the President for a return to Parliament to seek an extension is an attempt to blackmail the Opposition. “The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) remains […]
President David Granger this evening announced that Monday 2nd March, 2020 would be the earliest date for national elections. The President’s announcement came in an address to the nation. “I am pleased to announce that, after discussions with Chairman of the Elections Commission and with my Cabinet, the earliest possible date for the holding of […]
When President David Granger addresses the nation this evening, he hopes to announce a date for upcoming elections. Speaking to members of the media this morning, the President said he has accepted the timeline put forward by the Chairman of the Elections Commission, but he has asked for additional details with regard to GECOM’s readiness. […]
The Central Bank of Guyana has denied Republic Bank’s planned takeover of the operations of Scotiabank in Guyana. The two banks have been informed of the Central Bank’s decision, according to Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Gobin Ganga. Dr. Ganga told News Source this evening that a complete evaluation of the takeover plan was […]
As the Guyana Elections Commission prepares for general and regional elections in the new year, the Commission will begin the claims and objections period from the 1st October. It will likely run over into the month of November. Commissioner Robeson Benn wanted a shorter period for claims and objections. The decision was taken at today’s […]
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