Politics

CDC begins distribution of relief hampers today

The Guyana Civil Defence Commission will begin the distribution of relief hampers to citizens today as part of the government’s efforts to tackle the coronavirus by encouraging persons to stay home. The hampers will consist of food and cleaning essentials and the most vulnerable communities across the country will be targeted first. The Head of […]

US Govt. non-partisan on who wins Guyana Elections; Ambassador responds to accusations of foreign interference

US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has brushed aside criticism that US government officials are interfering in Guyana’s internal affairs with their statements on the Guyana elections. In a statement today that appears to be in response to a recent Foreign Affairs statement about respect for Guyana’s sovereignty, Ambassador Lynch said in foreign policy, the […]

GECOM not considering presentation of CEO report at this stage; Chair restates undertaking for vote recount

The Guyana Elections wrapped up a meeting this afternoon without a definitive decision on moving forward with a recount of all the votes for the elections. The Commission is set to meet again tomorrow when a decision will be made.  At today’s meeting, the Chairperson told the Commissioners that the Commission could not consider a […]

All Bars and Places of entertainment to close from 6 pm daily -President announces

In an effort to strengthen steps against social gatherings, the Government has moved to force the closure of entertainment and other spots from 6 pm daily. In a statement on ongoing measures to fight the coronavirus, President David Granger today said “the Government, in order to strengthen containment measures, will close public gathering at places […]

PSC asks OAS for high-level international mission to execute recount of Region 4 votes

Guyana’s Private Sector Commission has written to the recently re-elected Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States seeking the “urgent intervention” of the OAS to execute a recount of the votes for Region 4 only. In a letter signed by PSC Chairman Gerry Gouveia and carrying the names of several other organisations, the PSC declared […]