By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission today reported that since the start of the claims and objections period almost a month ago, there have been 3,924 new registrations while 9516 persons have applied for transfers in their registration. The information was released today by GECOM Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Warde. Ms. Warde also revealed that there have […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Expressing disappointment with some of the decisions coming out of the Guyana Elections Commission and the indecision of the Chairman on several issues, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today issued a call on Guyanese to ensure they are registered during the ongoing claims and objections period. Mr. Jagdeo, who during the house to house registration had […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
With the Alliance For Change declaring today that it was putting its participation in the Cummingsburg Accord renegotiation talks on hold over the Prime Ministerial Candidate spot, President David Granger has reminded that the AFC is not the only party in the coalition. During an interview for the new podcast INSIDE Sources which premieres this […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
With the stalling of talks between coalition partners, APNU+AFC over the Prime Ministerial candidate slot for the next elections, the AFC is sticking firmly to its position that its Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan ought to be the Prime Ministerial Candidate. At a party press conference today, AFC Treasurer Dominic Gaskin said the AFC has indicated to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Talks between coalition partners, A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change have reached a standstill as the two sides cannot reach an agreement on Prime Ministerial Candidate spot. News Source understands that the APNU has been insisting that it is the President who has the right under the Constitution to choose his […]
By News Source Guyana on October 23, 2019
News, Politics
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union and the Guyana Sugar Corporation have been invited to a meeting by the Labour Department to address issues related to the sugar workers at the Blairmont estate. The workers have been protesting about promotions and other issues at the estate. They have not agreed to return to their […]
By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2019
News, Politics
With the aim of reducing the prison population and fixing the social ills which stem from drug abuse, Guyana’s first Drug Treatment Court opened its doors this morning. The establishment of the Court has received support from the Ministry of Public Security, the local Judiciary, the Organization of American States, the Inter- America Drug Abuse […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, together with international assistance, intends to establish a mechanism to monitor broadcasters when the elections season heats up. Regional and General Elections are set for March 2, 2020. The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has indicated that it will be engaging foreign help, to increase the Authority’s monitoring capabilities, in […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
After months of teases on social media, Guyana’s newest political party, Citizenship Initiative, was launched last evening at the Herdmanston Lodge before a packed room of invitees. The new political party intends to change the way issues related to politics are addressed in Guyana. The founding members of the party include the Government Cultural Advisor […]
By News Source Guyana on October 17, 2019
News, Politics
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority has rubbished recent statements by the Opposition Leader that the sanctions against the PPP affiliated Freedom radio station and MTV Channel 65 were as a result of the President being described as a “charlatan”. At a press conference today, Chairman of the GNBA, Attorney Leslie Sobers dismissed that claim and […]