Politics

Second autopsy of Adriana Younge found first autopsy done “competently and throughly”, but Chief Medical Examiner sees need for detailed probe

A second autopsy was completed on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge on Thursday in the US State of Georgia, and the Chief Medical Examiner who conducted the autopsy, Dr. Carol Terry, said based on her observations, the first autopsy was done correctly and thoroughly. However, she said there still needs to be a very […]

Former GECOM Legal Counsel files Court action against Commission over “libelous” statements in press releases

Former Legal Counsel for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Kurt Da Silva has moved to the High Court to order the Elections Commission and the Chief Election Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud to retract two press statements issued that referenced him with falsehoods, which he believes are libelous. He is also asking for an apology. In […]

Mohamed claims President Ali assisted and facilitated his importation of luxury vehicles

Facing criminal charges of tax evasion and false declarations in relation to the importation of a luxury car, businessman and Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed has stated that it was President Irfaan Ali who assisted and facilitated the importation of the luxury vehicle back in 2020. Speaking to reporters after posting bail on the criminal charges […]

Canadian investigator found no evidence of foul play in death of Adriana Younge -says GPF

The Guyana Police Force has reported that retired Canadian Homicide investigation expert, Leonard McCoshan has found no evidence of foul play in the death of 11-year-old, Adriana Younge. McCoshan was brought in to Guyana by the Government to assist local investigators probing the child’s death. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Guyana Police Force […]

GECOM says Chairman consulted CEO before informing President of Election timeline

The Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, has stated that she did consult with the Chief Election Officer on a timeline for elections, and she did not act unilaterally with her advice to the President on GECOM’s readiness for elections this year. In a statement this afternoon, the Elections Commission explained […]

GECOM has adequate amount of time to prepare for Elections -says Govt. nominated Commissioner

The Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) met today to discuss an election work plan that was submitted to the seven-member Commission more than 18 hours after President Irfaan Ali announced that General and Regional Elections would be held on September 1. Prior to Sunday, the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud had advised the Commission that […]