Politics

President announces scale adjustments and promotions for some categories of Police Ranks

In an election campaign style speech to a large audience of Police ranks this morning at Police headquarters, Eve Leary, President Irfaan Ali implored on serving members of the Force to take advantage of the various programmes and measures introduced by his Government, while announcing salary adjustments and promotions for some Police ranks. “Between 8 […]

Election fraud trial to resume on September 15; Court visits former GECOM Command Centre

Five years after controversy erupted at the Ashmin’s Building during the tabulation of the Region 4 votes leading to claims of fraud, key witnesses in the criminal case returned to the location to retrace their steps as the trial into allegations of electoral fraud continued today. The Ashmins Building, located at the corners of Hadfield […]

Action being taken against corrupt Police Officers -says Deputy Commissioner

While admitting that there are rogue elements in the Guyana Police Force, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ravindradat Budhram, has indicated that steps are being taken to rid the Force of those bad elements. Appearing on the Government-produced programme “Safeguarding Our Nation” this morning, Deputy Commissioner Budram said allegations should be reported against corrupt Police Officers. […]

Prosecution and Defence haggle over witness wanting to submit additional statement in Election fraud case

The trial into the alleged attempts to commit fraud during the 2020 Elections resumed this morning in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court with the Defense Attorneys repeatedly objecting to an application by the Prosecution for former Executive Member of The New Movement (TNM), Josh Kanhai to submit an additional statement to the Court. State Prosecutor Latchmie […]

President warns Essequibo against “tekkin a chance” with other candidates at upcoming elections

The People’s Progressive Party Civic took its campaign to the Cinderella county of Essequibo and its town of Anna Regina on Saturday evening, where President Irfaan Ali used Venezuela as an example to warn Guyanese against voting for businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his WIN party. Though not identifying Mohamed by name, the President hinted at […]