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Gov’t introduces international measures to strengthen child protection

June 4, 2025 Editor

The government tabled the International Measures for the Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Bill to enhance the protection of children’s rights and safety, particularly in cross-border situations. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, read the bill for the second time at the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in […]

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Parliament passes ROPA Amendment ahead of September Elections

June 3, 2025 Editor

With Guyanese voters heading to the polls on September 1, the National Assembly passed the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2025 on Monday, which introduces Deputy Supernumerary Returning Officers to support electoral processes in key sub-districts across Regions Three, Four, and Six. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., who led […]

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Azzrudin Mohamed’s video reinforces his duplicity and dishonesty – President Ali

June 2, 2025 Editor

READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW FROM PRESIDENT DR. IRFAAN ALI: The video of Azzrudin Mohamed reinforces his duplicity and dishonesty. My number is no secret. It is the same number I have had in and out of Government, so having my number is nothing special. Thousands of Guyanese continue to contact me on various matters. […]

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PPP/C is the only party fit to lead Guyana – Reg. 4 Vice Chairman endorses Pres. Ali for 2025 elections

June 2, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement by the  People’s National Congress (PNC) member and Region Four Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Vice-Chairman, Samuel Sandy: I have consistently supported the work of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the PPP/C government, and I stand resolute in my conviction that the Government of Guyana is in capable, visionary hands. Under their […]

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PNC, APNU & AFC dangerous for Guyana’s democracy & economic progress – VP

May 31, 2025 Editor

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly criticised the People’s National Congress Reform-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) Coalition, accusing them of undermining Guyana’s democratic foundations and economic progress through what he described as uninformed, and unrealistic political posturing. Speaking at his weekly press briefing at Freedom House […]

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Fmr. Colombian President hails Pres. Ali as “new generation” leader putting Guyana on world stage

May 30, 2025 Editor

Former President of Colombia, Iván Duque, has strongly endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s leadership, describing him as a “new generation of leadership” committed to positioning the country at the centre of global attention. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a Colombian industrial investment, the DROMINC Asphalt Plant situated along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway on […]

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GECOM approves elections work plan for September 1 polls

May 30, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday approved a work plan submitted by Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud to guide preparations for the General and Regional Elections now set for September 1.GECOM’s decision came during a scheduled meeting of the Commission, following President Ali’s recent announcement of the election date.Speaking after the meeting, Opposition nominated […]

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“Let him release the evidence” – Jagdeo denies Mohamed’s claims that Pres. assisted in tax evasion

May 29, 2025 Editor

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday flatly denied claims that President Irfaan Ali had any involvement in the alleged tax evasion scandal surrounding United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and even challenged him (Mohamed) to produce proof of his accusations. “Let him release the evidence that President Ali told him to submit a false invoice […]

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Jagdeo hails GECOM’s revised election manuals as key to avoiding 2020 election chaos

May 29, 2025 Editor

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted the critical importance of the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) revised election manuals, describing them as essential tools for avoiding a repeat of the electoral chaos witnessed in 2020. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Thursday at Freedom House in Georgetown, Dr. Jagdeo, who is also the General […]

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Norton says PNCR is “focused, steady and ready” for Sept. 1 elections

May 29, 2025 Editor

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, says his party remains solely focused on being ready for the upcoming General and Regional Elections slated for September 1, 2025. Responding to the announcement, Norton noted that the PNCR had always anticipated that the government would call elections on its own terms. As a […]

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