By Josiah Williams | December 6, 2024 The Alliance for Change (AFC) has faced significant criticism following its recent refusal to respond to questions from the press. During a recent press conference, AFC Executive member Cathy Hughes dismissed a reporter’s inquiry regarding the party’s alleged involvement in the rigging of the 2020 elections. Hughes expressed […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 5, 2024 Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling PPP/C, has accused opposition political parties of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the credibility of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The allegations have been voiced by several opposition groups, including the APNU, AFC, and ANUG, who have criticized the commission […]
By Radha Motielall | November 28, 2024 PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has brushed aside the ongoing complaints from the opposition regarding the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), labeling them as the “usual” election tactics. In a press conference at Freedom House, he emphasized that GECOM today, just as in 2015 when the opposition won […]
By Josiah WilliamsNovember 28, 2024 Guyana has implemented robust systems to prevent future suspensions from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), according to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. The assurance was provided during financial debates in Parliament as the government defended a request for $125 […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 22, 2024 The recent three-day state visit to Guyana by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has resulted in promising developments for Guyana and its citizens, according to PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-point cooperation plan with CARICOM […]
November 21, 2024 Opposition leaders have been accused of orchestrating yet another strategy to delay the scheduled 2025 general and regional elections. This claim was made by PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during his weekly press conference, in response to recent statements by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. Jagdeo addressed the opposition’s push for the […]
By Josiah Williams | November 21, 2024 The three-day State visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded, leaving behind a series of agreements and initiatives that are expected to have lasting impacts on Guyana and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In a media briefing, members of the Indian delegation and the Indian High Commission […]
By Josiah Williams | November 21, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special sitting of the Guyanese National Assembly today, where he underscored the crucial link between democracy and development. Speaking to lawmakers, he emphasized that the democratic values shared by India and Guyana are integral to the development and inclusivity of both […]
By Nakasia LoganNovember 19, 2024 The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has filed 21 additional charges against Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, bringing the total allegations against him to a staggering sum of $100 million in financial crimes. Brutus was detained upon his arrival at SOCU’s headquarters this morning, a visit initially intended to […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 18, 2024 Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus was granted bail in the amount of ten million dollars today after returning to court to face 201 additional charges related to financial misconduct. These charges stem from allegations of misuse of public funds, amounting to millions. The charges were grouped by […]