By Saskia WarrickOctober 30, 2024 The Progressive Youth Organization (PYO), the youth arm of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), continues to experience a significant surge in membership, signaling the party’s growing influence among young people in Guyana. At a recent forum in Leonora, over 5,000 youths attended and registered to become members, reflecting the increasing […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 30, 2024 The Elections fraud case, which involves multiple individuals linked to electoral malpractice during the 2020 General and Regional Elections, will be heard on Friday, November 1. This sitting is crucial as it will determine whether the entire case will need to be retried due to the illness of Magistrate Leron […]
October 25, 2024 General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has vowed to defend his government against any allegations that may arise in the ongoing legal case involving Assistant Commissioner Calvin Brutus. Brutus appeared in court on Thursday to face 30 charges, including misconduct in public office, larceny […]
October 24, 2024 The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is expressing strong confidence in its ability to secure another term in office during the upcoming 2025 general elections. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has attributed this optimism to the government’s consistent delivery on its manifesto promises, which he believes resonates with both its traditional supporters […]
October 18, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed that democracy and the rule of law are fundamental to Guyana’s ongoing economic transformation. Speaking during an interview on The Swift Hour, the President detailed his administration’s approach to sustainable development, a diversified economy, and inclusive growth that promotes regional prosperity. While the oil and gas sector […]
October 14, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 7 – Cuyuni-Mazaruni was questioned today by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding the occupancy of government quarters and outstanding rent payments. The inquiry stems from the Auditor General’s 2019 report, which highlighted issues surrounding breaches of regulations related to the occupancy of government housing. […]
By Josiah Williams | September 25, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has clarified that Guyana’s oil production is essential for funding the nation’s development while simultaneously supporting climate change mitigation efforts. This statement was made during an interview with the New York Climate Forward at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has firmly dismissed allegations made by Opposition MP Anette Ferguson concerning the use of funds for the $15.8 billion Government Office Complex. In a recent media statement, Ferguson accused the government of diverting funds intended for the office complex to construct the Sheraton Four Point Hotel. Minister Edghill refuted these […]
Over 6,000 youths from various parts of Guyana have participated in youth camps and conferences organized by the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP). The party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, highlighted this impressive turnout, noting that about half of the regions have already been covered. The PPP aims to continue its outreach to include young […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has dismissed claims that Guyana’s government exhibits autocratic tendencies, emphasizing that the nation’s constitution and governance structure remain firmly democratic. The issue was addressed during the AG’s weekly program, Issues in the News, following an opinion piece published on August 27 by Bertrand Ramcharran, former Chairman […]