Politics

Action being taken against corrupt Police Officers -says Deputy Commissioner

While admitting that there are rogue elements in the Guyana Police Force, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ravindradat Budhram, has indicated that steps are being taken to rid the Force of those bad elements. Appearing on the Government-produced programme “Safeguarding Our Nation” this morning, Deputy Commissioner Budram said allegations should be reported against corrupt Police Officers. […]

Prosecution and Defence haggle over witness wanting to submit additional statement in Election fraud case

The trial into the alleged attempts to commit fraud during the 2020 Elections resumed this morning in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court with the Defense Attorneys repeatedly objecting to an application by the Prosecution for former Executive Member of The New Movement (TNM), Josh Kanhai to submit an additional statement to the Court. State Prosecutor Latchmie […]

President warns Essequibo against “tekkin a chance” with other candidates at upcoming elections

The People’s Progressive Party Civic took its campaign to the Cinderella county of Essequibo and its town of Anna Regina on Saturday evening, where President Irfaan Ali used Venezuela as an example to warn Guyanese against voting for businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his WIN party. Though not identifying Mohamed by name, the President hinted at […]

Jagdeo dismisses Mohamed’s plan to fight corruption in Guyana

Describing businessman and Presidential Candidate for the WIN party, Azruddin Mohamed, as “the most corrupt” person in Guyana, PPP General Secretary, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today dismissed Mr. Mohamed’s plan to tackle corruption should he win the seat of Government at the upcoming elections. “He said he will fight corruption. Imagine a man sanctioned for […]

Global Biodiversity Alliance deal inked

Guyana, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Ecuador are among the first signatories to the Global Biodiversity Alliance. The signing marked the beginning of a global movement and a call to action for countries and institutions to work together to protect the ecosystems that sustain life on earth. President Irfaan Ali, […]

WIN plans 50% increase for public servants and 20% PAYE once elected

Hours after the US expressed concern over the candidacy of businessman Azruddin Mohamed in the upcoming elections, he continued in full campaign mode, offering no response to the US Ambassador’s statement, but instead releasing some of his party’s plans and measures should it be elected to Government. Mohamed remains under US Government sanctions over allegations […]