Politics

APNU to choose Charrandass’ replacement for Parliament

With the Alliance For Change moving to officially recall Charrandass Persaud from Parliament after expelling him from the party, it has found itself with no replacement options and that leaves its coalition partner, the APNU with the job to find a replacement. Persaud was the Parliamentary representative from the Region Six area. The only other […]

Guyana to file complaint with UN over Venezuela’s “illegal, hostile and aggressive” interception of Exxon contracted vessel in Guyana’s waters

The Government of Guyana intends to file an official complaint with the United Nations over the interception of an ExxonMobil contracted research vessel in Guyana’s waters. The Exxon company is currently conducting oil exploration activities offshore Guyana. It has already discovered over five billion barrels. The research vessel, the Ramform Tethys, was intercepted by the […]

We will do everything necessary to facilitate smooth functions of elections in wake of no-confidence outcome – Pres. Granger

President David Granger has indicated that following the passing of the no-confidence motion against his government,  the government will abide by the stipulations which have been imposed on it. In a statement from his office, the President said he will embark on discussions with its coalition partners the Alliance For Change (AFC) and those who […]

AFC’s Charandaas Persaud to leave country after voting with PPP in no confidence motion against Government

The stage is almost set for Guyanese to head back to the polls for general elections in three months time following the passage of the no confidence motion against the Government. The Opposition, People’s Progress Party, managed to win over the support of Government MP and AFC Member, Charandaas Persaud. Persaud’s “yes vote” to the motion […]

Jagdeo calls Government a “total failure” as he opens debate on no-confidence motion

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo stood to defend his motion on “no-confidence” in the Government by describing the coalition administration as “incompetent and corrupt”. In outlining his case for the motion, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government has been a total failure and has not been keeping its promises to the Guyanese people who voted them into […]

Government says it is united, strong and stable ahead of Friday’s No-Confidence motion

Ahead of Friday’s no confidence motion and vote, The APNU+AFC Coalition Government is reasserting that it is united, strong and stable. In a statement last evening, the Government said that at yesterday’s cabinet meeting, members re-affirmed their patriotic commitment to Guyana as they strengthened their resolve to realise the good life for all. The Government […]