POLITICS

POLITICS

“Trust the planner”: Pres. Ali urges faith and gratitude in Eid-ul-Adha message

June 7, 2025 Editor

Read President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s full Eid-ul-Adha message below: Destiny is Written by the One Who Sees What We Cannot I extend heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all Guyanese but especially to our Islamic communities here in Guyana and in our diaspora. As we gather to mark this sacred occasion, of Eid-ul-Adha, let us reflect not […]

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POLITICS

Norton refuses to condemn WPA’s David Hinds’ racist remarks

June 6, 2025 Editor

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has made it unequivocally clear that neither he nor the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will be condemning controversial political commentator and Working People’s Alliance (WPA) member Dr. David Hinds for his inflammatory and racially charged statements. Pressed by reporters at a press conference on Friday about whether his […]

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BUSINESS

President Ali hails role of Chinese community in Guyana’s growth

June 6, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has praised the contributions of Chinese nationals to Guyana’s development, calling them a valued part of the country’s progress. He made the remarks Thursday evening during a reception marking 53 years of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China. At the event, President Ali reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building a unified […]

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POLITICS

Another GECOM meeting ends in division over prisoners’ voting rights, polling agent concerns

June 5, 2025 Editor

Another meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) concluded with divisions among commissioners, primarily over voting rights for prisoners and arrangements for polling agents. Following the meeting on Thursday, Commissioner Sase Gunraj explained to the media that allowing incarcerated individuals to vote would require legislative changes that are not currently in place. “Voting by persons […]

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POLITICS

Jagdeo: Those joining PPP/C want to work for all of Guyana, not for personal gain

June 5, 2025 Editor

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, says the growing number of individuals from other political backgrounds joining the party is doing so because they genuinely want to serve Guyana, support inclusive national development, and work towards uniting all Guyanese. Jagdeo addressed recent political endorsements during a press engagement on Thursday […]

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POLITICS

AFC’s Region Five Councillor resigns, endorses President Ali and PPP/C for 2025 elections

June 5, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement from the Alliance for Change (AFC) Region Five Councillor Ismail Muhammad: Assalamu alikum! I Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush. Imam & Mujtahid of #3 Masjid West Coast Berbice, formerly the Imam of Rosignol Masjid west Bank Berbice and a sitting A F C councilor of A  P N U/ A F C councilor […]

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POLITICS

Over 23,000 school children to benefit from ‘Because We Care’ cash grant in Reg. Six

June 4, 2025 Editor

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, participated in the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution in Region Six, where over 23,000 school children will benefit, totalling $1.3 billion at the close of distribution. The cheques were distributed in the various areas of […]

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POLITICS

“Mass exodus” in opposition camp to accelerate more as members flee “chaos and confusion” – Nandlall

June 4, 2025 Editor

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has described what he calls a “mass exodus” from the opposition parties – the Alliance For Change (AFC) and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)—as more former members publicly endorse President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) ahead of the upcoming […]

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POLITICS

‘You can’t hold GECOM to ransom’ – Nandlall slams Opp Commissioners over obstruction

June 4, 2025 Editor

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., has accused opposition-nominated commissioners at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of deliberately attempting to obstruct the electoral process ahead of the country’s upcoming General and Regional Elections. During his weekly programme, ‘Issues In The News,’ Nandlall said Commissioners Charles Corbin, Vincent Alexander, and Desmond Trotman […]

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POLITICS

AFC’s Region 7 Chairman backs President Ali, citing stronger vision for small miners

June 4, 2025 Editor

Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC) in Region Seven and founder of the Small Miners Association, David Daniels, has officially thrown his support behind President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).Daniels said his decision stems from a growing alignment between the government’s approach to small-scale mining and the interests of […]

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