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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has asked the State Minister, Joe Harmon, to inform the President that he would like to meet with him. The request was made on Friday night moments after Government MP, Charandaas Persaud of the AFC, defected and voted with the Opposition PPP in moving the no confidence motion against the 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 […]
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 […]
The adolescent pregnancy rate in Guyana is highest in the hinterland region, according to a recent survey that examined adolescent pregnancies in 2015 and 2016. In both years, the figures pointed to the hinterland communities as having the highest number of cases. Dr. Morris Edwards of the Ministry of Public Health revealed the findings this […]
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 […]
The Government called on the Opposition to “bring on” the no confidence motion. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today said that is exactly what his party will be doing this Friday when the motion comes up for debate and a vote. Although the Opposition is in the minority by one seat, Mr. Jagdeo said that it […]
The Lands and Surveys Commission, which is responsible for the leasing of state lands, has been facing several hurdles with persons being granted leases and not starting the projects that they acquired the lands to complete. Commissioner at the Lands and Survey Commission, Trevor Benn said it is a practice that is becoming far too […]
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