Politics

GECOM renews Lowenfield’s contract as Chief Elections Officer

The Guyana Elections Commission has voted to renew the contract for the Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield for another three years. His current contract would have expired at the end of March. The renewal came up for a vote at yesterday’s statutory meeting. The three government nominated commissioners were joined by the GECOM Chairman in […]

Lands and Surveys remapping exercise delayed

The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission’s remapping exercise which was expected to have already commenced has been delayed by some constraints and new developments. This was revealed at the GLSC’s end of the year press conference on Monday, by Commissioner Trevor Benn, who highlighted that Guyana has not done this exercise for more than five […]

Lands and Surveys Commission fires three staffers over corruption

by Samuel Sukhnandan The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) continues to face several challenges particularly as it relates to cybersecurity, and acts of corruption identified among its own staff members. The Commission’s Human Resources Manager Shonda James-Williams told reporters today that three persons had their services with the Commission terminated due to acts of […]

Coalition government has delivered on many of its promises -says Aubrey Norton

by Samuel Sukhnandan Despite not being able to fulfill all the promises made during the last elections, the People’s National Congress Reform, which is part of the coalition government, has expressed satisfaction with those promises that have been kept. Executive Member of the PNCR, Aubrey Norton admitted today that no political party delivers all of […]

New Driver’s License to be launched before Christmas

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced plans to introduce a new driver’s license, which the agency has indicated will be more durable and secure. The new license will be launched within the next two weeks. The GRA said the change will be reflected for the issuance to drivers of motor cars, motorcycles, motor vans, […]

President describes Jagdeo’s claim to investigate killings under PPP as “political gimmickry”

President David Granger laid into Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today about his claim that he will investigate the crime sprees that led to hundreds of deaths during his Presidency. Appearing on the 94.1FM programme “Hot Seat”, the President said Jagdeo cannot be believed with his sudden interest to investigate crime and killings that took place […]