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Late Guyana Presidents Forbes Burnham and Cheddi Jagan stood together decades ago as they fought for Guyana’s independence. Although, they went their separate ways politically, they have both been remembered for their contributions to Guyana and their efforts to ensure a united Guyana. On Saturday night, the daughter of Forbes Burnham and the son of […]
Over 500,000 persons are on the voters list for Monday’s elections. It is believed that more than 60% of that figure represents young people between the ages of 18 and 35. The APNU+AFC is looking for solid support from that group. The coalition’s Region 10 Campaign Chairman and Candidate, Sharma Solomon believes the time is now […]
Former United States President Jimmy Carter arrived in Guyana on Friday afternoon to lead the Carter Center Observer Mission for Monday’s general and regional elections. Mr. Carter was greeted at the airport by Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy Bryan Hunt and other embassy staff. “Carter is co-leading the Carter Center’s 100th election observation mission, which […]
Presidential Candidate of the APNU+AFC coalition, David Granger, at his last official press briefing before Guyanese head to the polls on Monday, pitched his party for the win. Granger said he is convinced that the coalition will pull in between 58% and 60% of the votes that will be cast. He noted that at the last […]
Three days before Guyanese head to the polls, President Donald Ramotar has announced that he intends to reduce the taxes on vehicle imports once re-elected. The President made the surprise statement on Thursday evening through the Government Information Agency. In that statement he said “the new administration of the PPP/C will reduce the taxes to ensure […]
Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang has ruled that the agreement which was entered into by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and the Central Housing and Planning Authority for a $3 Billion loan by the GGMC, is null and void. The ruling has effectively blocked the transfer of the money from the government agency to the […]
With just days to go before Guyanese head to the polls on May 11, the two children of late Guyana presidents and founders of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Cheddi and Janet Jagan are going separate ways with their political support. The son, Dr. Cheddi Jagan Jr. who owns a dental practice and lives in […]
The Carter Center has declared that the upcoming elections are another important test for Guyanese and believes that at the end of what is anticipated to be a very competitive election, Guyanese may be reluctant to accept the results. This reluctance, the Center says, will largely depend on the quality of the electoral process but […]
Prime Ministerial Candidate of the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic, Elisabeth Harper has called out Presidential Candidate of the APNU+AFC coalition David Granger over statements he made regarding Guyana’s foreign policies. Granger in a weekend radio interview expressed his dissatisfaction with the Foreign Policy approach that has been adopted by the PPP Civic administration over […]
The Presidential Candidate for the APNU+AFC Coalition has marked his dissatisfaction with the Foreign Policy approach that has been adopted by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic administration over the last 23 years. Granger believes the current policy is weak. He is promising to adopt a robust stance in this regard. This is not the first time that […]
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