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“We are prepared to win it for the people” – PPP’s Jagdeo declares readiness for 2025 elections

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐲 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 (𝐏𝐏𝐏) I welcome President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement of September 1st, 2025 as the date for General and Regional Elections. As the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), I am proud to say that we are ready to deliver our message of continued progress […]

President Ali names September 01 as Election Day

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced September 01, 2025, as the Regional and General Elections date. Speaking to a large crowd at the Albion Sports Ground for the Flag Raising Ceremony marking Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary, the Head of State revealed that he had a discussion with the Chairwoman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), […]

Former Minister Valerie Garrido-Lowe passes away

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced the passing of one of its longest-serving members, former Minister Valerie Garrido-Lowe, who died early Saturday morning following a heart attack. READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR CHANGE (AFC) BELOW: The Alliance For Change is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our […]

Canada urges Venezuela to obey ICJ ruling, halt illegal Essequibo governor elections

As Venezuela pushes forward with its controversial plans to hold an election in Guyana’s Essequibo region, Canada has issued a firm call for Caracas to stand down, warning that such actions directly violate international law. In a statement released Saturday, Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, called on Venezuela to refrain from holding elections […]

Pres. Ali declares “every inch of Essequibo belongs to Guyana” as Guyanese unite at Patriotic Concert

The town of Anna Regina came alive on Saturday evening with patriotism, pride, and unity as the National Patriotic Concert organised by the government drew thousands of Guyanese from all walks of life to denounce Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo region.  Standing before the crowd was the Commander-in-Chief and President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan […]

‘Little League leadership’ – Foreign Minister blasts Opposition walkout on sovereignty motion

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd has strongly criticised Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and his APNU+AFC Parliamentarians following their walkout during Thursday’s debate on Resolution No. 83 of 2025, titled “Support to the Government and People of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Defence of its Internationally Recognized Territory.” The resolution reaffirmed […]