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Jagdeo welcomes surge of professionals & young leaders to PPP: “They trust our vision”

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) continues to attract a growing number of professionals and young leaders from across Guyana, a development General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says reflects the party’s inclusive approach and progressive agenda for the country’s future. Dr. Jagdeo, who is also the Vice President, spoke about the recent influx of professionals and […]

U.S.-sanctioned Azzrudin Mohamed should not be allowed to register political party- legal expert

The political ambitions of US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed are drawing legal and public attention following confirmation that he intends to run for office under a new party: “We Invest in Nationhood.” A prominent legal expert, speaking on condition of anonymity, has raised concerns about the potential implications of Mohamed or any sanctioned individual holding public […]

Sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed names party ‘We Invest in Nationhood’

Sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed has named his political party ‘We Invest In Nationhood.’ Mohamed, who announced last month that he would be joining Guyana’s upcoming presidential race, did not provide a name for the party. However, former Alliance For Change (AFC) member, Charles Sugrim, who has been accompanying Mohamed during visits to various communities, revealed […]

AFC cancels membership of defectors aligned with APNU

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has formally cancelled the membership of three of its former executive members, Sherod Duncan, Juretha Fernandes, and Deonarine (Ricky) Ramsaroop, after confirming their defection to A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). The party announced on Wednesday that the trio, now aligned with APNU and set to contest the upcoming General […]

Constitution bars independent candidates from contesting elections – AG tells High Court

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has strongly defended Guyana’s electoral architecture against a constitutional challenge seeking to allow independent candidates to run for Parliament. The challenge, brought by attorney and chartered accountant Christopher Ram, argued that the Constitution permits individual candidacies and that the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) […]

Guyana-Suriname bridge talks at advanced stage

Plans to construct a long-anticipated bridge linking Guyana and Suriname have reached an advanced stage, with discussions poised to resume once Suriname’s new government is fully established. This was revealed by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during the Jamaican Export […]

GECOM introduces modified nomination form for 2025 elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the introduction of a modified Nomination Form for the submission of lists of candidates contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The change, effective immediately, aims to enhance accuracy and prevent misuse during the nomination process. Read the full press statement from the Commission below: The Guyana Elections […]