Politics

Ramsaroop denies prior knowledge of Charandass Persaud’s Vote; Claims he was rendering security assistance

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Advisor, Peter Ramsaroop has denied any wrongdoing in relation to his involvement in the escort of former Government Member of Parliament Charrandass Persaud at the Eugene F. Correia ‘Ogle’ International Airport (EFCIA) on Decemebr 21, 2018. On the night in question, Persaud, who is a Canadian citizen, requested the services of […]

Christopher Ram files action of his own asking Court to declare no-confidence motion was properly passed

Attorney and Newspaper Columnist Christopher Ram, has thrown himself into the no-confidence vote showdown in the Court by filing a Constitutional matter of his own. Mr. Ram, who is also a Chartered Accountant, wants the Court to declare that the No-Confidence motion was properly passed and that the Government should resign and prepare for elections. […]

Our position remains the same on no-confidence motion -Jagdeo

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo this afternoon indicated that his party has not changed its position on the passage of the no-confidence vote and still thinks national elections must be held this year in keeping with the Constitution. At an afternoon press conference, Mr. Jagdeo said as far as his party is concerned, the legislature has […]

Govt. and Opposition agree to engage GECOM on its administrative readiness for elections and the continuing functions of the Government

Flanked by some of their key officials, President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo met for just over an hour this morning to discuss a number of issues related to the no-confidence vote and preparations for elections. The two sides have agreed to issue a joint communique, but in a brief statement released by […]

Attorney General seeks High Court’s determination of several issues related to No Confidence Motion and Vote

The second case challenging the legality of the no-confidence motion has been filed, but this one by the Attorney General of Guyana. In Court documents seen by News Source, the Attorney General in the matter against the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Opposition leader, is asking the Court to determine several issues related […]

“I am a born Guyanese and have never held citizenship for any other country” -New MP rubbishes Guyana Times story

Recently sworn in Member of Parliament for the coalition government, Barbara Pilgrim, has dispatched a letter from her Attorneys to the Guyana Times, demanding a retraction and apology from the newspaper for its Sunday report which sought to indicate that she is the holder of dual citizenship. Speaking to News Source this afternoon from Berbice, […]

Businessman Terrence Campbell abandons new political party

Less than a month after the surprise announcement of the new political party, A New And United Guyana (ANAUG), one of its founders has decided to walk away from the party. Businessman Terrence Campbell announced on his Facebook page this morning that he has written the other key persons in the new party indicating his […]