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Close to two hundred supporters of the Opposition People’s Progressive Party gathered outside the Pegasus Hotel in a loud protest against President David Granger. The President was at the hotel attending a luncheon of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association as its keynote speaker. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and PPP President Candidate Irfaan Ali were […]
The Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh this morning informed President David Granger that the Guyana Elections Commission will be ready to host elections by the end of February of next year. GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj announced on his Facebook page that he was informed of the Chairman’s decision and the information […]
The decision by the Opposition nominated members of the Guyana Elections Commission to go back on a promise and not submit a proposal for an election timeline to the Chair of the Commission was a deliberate move, according to the Opposition Leader. In a statement Mr. Jagdeo said the GECOM Chair, Justice Claudette Singh should […]
The Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh has informed the Commissioners that she will decide on the timeline for national elections and make an announcement by 10:30 on Thursday morning. The Chairman’s position was conveyed to the Commissioners this afternoon at the end of a more than three-hour meeting at the Elections […]
With more foreign and local companies getting involved in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, the Guyana Trades Union Congress is concerned that in many of the contracts being offered to workers, it appears as though the workers are being prevented from joining trade unions. GTUC General Secretary Lincoln Lewis at a press conference today claimed […]
On the same day that the Guyana Elections Commission is scheduled to come up with a new timeline for elections, President David Granger has indicated that he is anxious to head to new elections. Speaking to reporters at his office, the President said “my mindset is on a clean list and credible elections in the […]
The Guyana Elections Commission is set to meet again on Wednesday to finalise a possible timeline for elections that could be presented to the President. The Chair and Commissioners met for over three hours this afternoon and a number of issues were examined. Government nominated Commissioner Vincent Alexander told reporters that tomorrow’s meeting will continue […]
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party responded to President Granger’s address to the nation by accusing him of attempting to convey the impression that the Elections Commission as an independent body can afford to ignore its obligation to comply with the constitution. In the address to the nation, the President stated that he will set the […]
In an address to the nation this afternoon, President David Granger said it would be reckless for him to name a date for elections without the advice of the Elections Commission with regard to its readiness. President Granger said the Elections Commission must be allowed to continue the task of preparing for the forthcoming general […]
The UK-based Tullow Oil Company has made its 2nd oil discovery in Guyana. Head of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe announced this moring that the discovery was made at the Joe-1 exploration well. He said the discovery has successfully opened a new Upper Tertiary oil play in the Guyana basin. This is second discovery […]
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