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Figueira cites sycophancy, vindictiveness & ethnic divisions for exit from PNCR

July 2, 2025 Editor

Jermaine Figueira, who recently resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and his position as Opposition Member of Parliament, has finally revealed the reasons behind his departure. In a detailed resignation statement on Wednesday, Figueira expressed deep disappointment with the party’s current leadership and internal culture, which he says no longer reflects the values […]

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Azruddin Mohamed is a national security threat – President Ali

July 2, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has sounded a stern warning about United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, branding him a serious threat to Guyana’s national security. In a Facebook live stream, President Ali addressed recent social media claims by Mohamed, the presidential candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood party, and his supporters, who alleged that the […]

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Individuals sanctioned for illicit activities must not be allowed to jeopardise U.S. relationship – Congresswoman

July 1, 2025 Editor

U.S. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar has added her voice to growing concerns about political interference and threats to democracy in Guyana, issuing a warning against individuals “sanctioned for illicit activities” who may undermine the South American nation’s democratic future. “We remain deeply concerned about efforts to undermine democracy in Guyana,” Salazar wrote in a statement […]

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Azruddin Mohamed branded “pro-Maduro puppet” by U.S. congressman

June 30, 2025 Editor

A U.S. Congressman has publicly accused Guyanese presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed of being a “pro-Maduro puppet,” warning of what he claims is a Venezuelan-backed attempt to interfere in Guyana’s upcoming elections. “In the U.S. Congress, we are alarmed by the regime in Venezuela’s attempt to undermine Guyana through its pro-Maduro puppet candidate Azruddin Mohamed, who […]

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Gov’t advances structured relocation for squatters in Ruby Backdam

June 30, 2025 Editor

In line with President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s commitment, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, alongside other government officials, met with squatters in the Ruby area over the weekend to discuss their relocation to safer and more sustainable housing. The informal settlers at Ruby Backdam, […]

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Carter Center launches mission to observe Guyana’s 2025 elections

June 30, 2025 Editor

The Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for Sept. 1. The Center, in a release on Monday, said it was invited to observe this year’s elections by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. As a result, a four-person […]

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AFC hit with another resignation: Dillon Mohamed walks citing party’s anti-coalition shift and discrimination 

June 29, 2025 Editor

Former President of Youth For Change (YFC), the youth arm of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Dillon Mohamed has resigned from the party along with his roles as PR Director of YFC and Executive of the East Bank Regional Management Committee. His resignation follows that of Onix Duncan, highlighting growing unrest within the AFC over […]

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Ralph Ramkarran & Timothy Jonas resign from ANUG over Mohamed-WIN alliance

June 29, 2025 Editor

The co-founders of the A New and Unity Party (ANUG), Ralph Ramkarran and Timothy Jonas, have resigned after the party signed a coalition agreement with the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, which United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed heads. Ramkarran and Jonas’ resignations followed ANUG’s announcement that it has joined forces with WIN to contest […]

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Onix Duncan resigns from AFC, citing leadership failures and party discontent

June 29, 2025 Editor

Onix Duncan has officially resigned from his roles within the Alliance For Change (AFC), effective immediately. In a letter dated June 28, 2025, addressed to AFC General Secretary Raphael Trotman and copied to Youth For Change President LeShanté Marks, Duncan outlined his reasons for stepping down. Duncan, who held several key positions including Chairman of […]

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“He is not fit & proper to lead this country” – Azruddin’s uncle urges citizens to ‘pay him no mind’

June 28, 2025 Editor

Mohamed Yusuf, brother of Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and uncle to presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed, has publicly questioned his nephew’s leadership capabilities, urging Guyanese not to give him serious consideration in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. In a video recording, Yusuf voiced his full endorsement of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the ruling People’s Progressive […]

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