By News Source Guyana on October 9, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
As the coalition partners, the APNU and AFC continue with their review of the Cummingsburg Accord, which established the coalition, President David Granger reported today that the negotiations and meetings have been going well with some headway already being made. “The discussions have been taking place over a long period of time and every party […]
By News Source Guyana on October 9, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
As the debate continues across the country about whether cash grants should be given to citizens from the oil proceeds, the Working People’s Alliance has officially put forward its proposal for the grants to the rest of the coalition. The WPA, which is part of the governing coalition, has been pushing the issue and believes […]
By News Source Guyana on October 8, 2019
News, Politics
All gold mining operations at the Karouni mines of the Troy Resources company have been suspended following the tragic mining pit collapse this morning that claimed the life of geologist, Ryan Taylor. In a statement expressing its sympathy, the Ministry of Natural Resources indicated that it has instructed the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 7, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Even as Guyana continues to make steps into becoming a more developed nation, President David Granger is of the opinion that this would be meaningless, unless all citizens are afforded the opportunity to develop themselves. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Annual National Toshaos Conference, the President focused much of his speech on development […]
By News Source Guyana on October 7, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union has announced that the nearly 3500 sugar workers who work in the fields and factories of the Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt are looking for a salary increase from President David Granger. The workers have submitted a petition to the President calling on him and his government to approve […]
By News Source Guyana on October 6, 2019
News, Politics
President David Granger stepped into campaign mode on Saturday evening as he addressed hundreds of supporters in the mining town of Linden at a rally to mark the 62nd anniversary of the People’s National Congress. The President used the rally to talk up some of his government’s accomplishments since taking office in 2015 while encouraging […]
By News Source Guyana on October 5, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The recently formed political party, A New and United Guyana (ANUG), has announced that former Speaker of the National Assembly and former PPP Executive Member Ralph Ramkarran will be its Presidential Candidate for the 2020 elections. In a statement, the party said the decision was made at a Members’ Meeting which took place earlier today […]
By News Source Guyana on October 5, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Foreign Secretary and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge announced this afternoon that he has formally renounced his British citizenship and his making himself available to serve as a candidate for the coalition in the upcoming elections. Mr. Greenidge and three other APNU+AFC Coalition Members of Parliament were forced to give up their parliamentary […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Although a date has already been set for elections, Attorney General Basil Williams still believes the opposition People’s Progressive Party needs to return to the Parliament to ensure the two-thirds majority is granted for the extension of the government’s life. The Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has repeatedly said his party will not be returning to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 3, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
With an election date set, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today said he will be keeping a close eye on the Guyana Elections Commission as the Commission gets down to preparations for the upcoming March 2020 elections. At his weekly solo press conference, Mr. Jagdeo expressed concern about recent statements and orders that emanated from the […]