By Josiah Williams The 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) began today in Georgetown, Guyana, bringing together Parliamentarians and Clerks from across 12 states. This important gathering aims to strengthen democratic institutions and address key global challenges. At the opening ceremony, held at the […]
By Saskia Warrick The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has strongly opposed the recent decision by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to grant a reduction in rates and taxes for political parties. The council, led by a majority of APNU members, approved a reduction to 25 percent of the valuated rate for political entities, […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has responded to accusations of discriminatory practices related to the construction of the four-lane road along the railway embankment on the East Coast of Demerara. Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton had claimed that the government was favoring certain areas, suggesting discrepancies between the originally planned road width and the actual construction […]
By Samuel Gillis PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has criticized AFC Leader Nigel Hughes for his inconsistent approach to the allocation of oil revenues for direct cash transfers to citizens. Hughes had previously advocated for legislation that would enable all Guyanese to receive direct monetary transfers from oil profits, initially proposing […]
By Samuel Gillis Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, defended the exclusion of two opposition politicians from the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, stating that it was legally justified. Addressing the NTC conference on Thursday, Nandlall emphasized that the NTC has the legal authority to determine who may attend their closed-door meetings. […]
During a press conference today, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP and Vice President of Guyana, criticized members of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) who have questioned the adequacy of the recently signed benefits package for teachers. Jagdeo alleged that criticisms from some GTU members, including General Secretary Coretta McDonald, were politically motivated. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasized that while Toshaos are free to voice their concerns and criticize the government, it is equally important for the government to respond and defend its policies without facing undue backlash. In an interview with the Newsroom, President Ali addressed recent claims that the government was attacking Toshaos who disagreed […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed strong opposition to the enforcement of an arbitral award in favor of U.S. firm ConocoPhillips, citing the ongoing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela. The case involves the oil company’s successful 2019 verdict against Venezuela, following the nationalization of its assets by the Bolivarian Republic. ConocoPhillips sought enforcement of […]
The Guyanese government has dismissed allegations made by U.S.-based Guyanese Rickford Burke, who claimed persecution and attempts at kidnapping by the government. The government has labeled these accusations as “false and unfounded.” In a statement, the government described Burke’s complaints as a malicious attack on its integrity and noted that Burke has been involved in […]
By Saskia Warrick Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has denied allegations of attacking the judiciary. He asserts that his comments are focused on concerns regarding the handling of the election fraud case and not on undermining judicial integrity. Following Dr. Jagdeo’s remarks about potential delays in the election fraud […]