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WPA eyes grand coalition or solo bid for 2025 elections

May 21, 2025 Editor

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has signalled its readiness to contest the upcoming general elections, either as part of a broader coalition or independently, depending on the outcomes of ongoing political negotiations. This announcement came during a press briefing held by the party on Monday. The party confirmed that it has already begun drafting its […]

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Gov’t dismisses social media post about “Maduro scaling up threats” as Venezuelan propaganda

May 18, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a strong statement condemning what it described as a “sustained effort” to spread Venezuelan propaganda, following the circulation of a social media post claiming that “Maduro scales up threats to Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo.” In a press release on Sunday afternoon, the Guyana government labelled the […]

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Advanced Passenger Information, Passenger Name Record Bill passed

May 18, 2025 Editor

The National Assembly on Friday passed the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (APIPNR) Bill, establishing a central database to enable CARICOM member states to share information on passengers and cargo transiting the region. The legislation also aims to address transnational organised crime across the Caribbean. The bill was developed by the legislative committee […]

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Nandlall demands Norton retract or provide evidence of corruption in judiciary

May 18, 2025 Editor

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has strongly condemned remarks made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton suggesting that the judiciary is influenced by wealth, calling the statement a “most serious allegation” that must either be retracted or substantiated with evidence. Nandlall was responding to a May 12 Facebook post published on […]

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Border controversy: India reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty

May 17, 2025 Editor

India has urged Venezuela to respect international law and refrain from provocative actions related to the ongoing border controversy. Speaking at a press briefing in Georgetown on Saturday, Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. Amit Telang, called on Venezuela to honour its commitments under the Argyle Declaration and allow the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]

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Gov’t engages residents in path of gas-to-energy transmission line 

May 17, 2025 Editor

The government has commenced consultations with residents whose lands fall within the corridor earmarked for the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) transmission cables – an essential component of the gas-to-energy project. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., met with over 70 affected persons from the Goedverwagting to Columbia, Mahaicony stretch on […]

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Region Five councillors condemn violent protests in call for justice for Adriana Younge

May 17, 2025 Editor

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C) Regional Councillors for Region Five have condemned the recent protests in the area, during which residents demanded justice for Adriana Younge. According to reports, several weeks ago, residents blocked roads at various locations in Region Five, including Belladrum and Hopetown. They set fire to debris and caused damage to properties. […]

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Shuman urges respect for Village Councils and lawful political engagement 

May 16, 2025 Editor

READ THE PRESS STATEMENT BELOW FROM THE LEADER OF THE LIBERTY AND JUSTICE PARTY, LENOX SHUMAN: As a proud son of Guyana’s Indigenous heritage and a former elected Chief, I reaffirm my unwavering support for the authority of Amerindian Village Councils as enshrined in the Amerindian Act of 2006, and for the foundational rights guaranteed […]

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GDF to maintain border patrols following series of attacks in Cuyuni River

May 16, 2025 Editor

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) remains vigilant and will continue to patrol the Cuyuni River. His remarks come after GDF soldiers came under fire three times within 48 hours while patrolling the Cuyuni River near the Venezuelan border. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Brigadier […]

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Azruddin Mohamed accuses gov’t of orchestrating charge to disrupt Reg 9 visit

May 15, 2025 Editor

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed has claimed that the ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is planning to lay “trumped-up” charges against him in what he says is an attempt to derail his visit to Region Nine. Earlier today, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) filed a criminal case against Mohamed, who is sanctioned by the United […]

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