Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has rejected allegations made by U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration had a relationship with Netherlands Businessman Vitesh Guptar or facilitated his freedom. Speaking on his weekly programme, “Issues in the News,” Nandlall described the claim as a “diabolical” attempt […]
POLITICS
Speaker to address Opposition Leader issue on Monday -Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has said that the Speaker of the National Assembly is expected to speak “very shortly” on the matter surrounding the election of a Leader of the Opposition, with further clarity anticipated on Monday. Speaking during his weekly Issues in the News programme, Nandlall noted that Monday, […]
APNU moves ahead independently after talks with WIN collapse
APNU Parliamentary chief whip Ganesh Mahipaul says efforts to establish a unified parliamentary Opposition with the We Invest in Nationhood party have broken down, citing what he described as a lack of cooperation from WIN. In a statement issued today, Mahipaul said he made several attempts on behalf of A Partnership for National Unity to […]
‘This cannot continue’ -Manickchand calls out Mayor, APNU councillors over Georgetown sanitation
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Monday issued a stern warning over the deteriorating state of sanitation in Georgetown, signalling that patience has run out amid what she described as political obstruction and a failure to serve residents. In a statement following a meeting with the Mayor, several councillors and the […]
Canadian High Commissioner Says Meeting with Azruddin Mohamed Is Not an Endorsement
See the statement below from the Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr. Sebastien Sigouin: In recent weeks, there has been renewed public discussion in Guyana about the role of Parliament. Those who follow me saw in one of my previous posts, leading to International Human Rights Day, my belief that Parliament is a cornerstone of […]
WIN members call for U.S. wanted Azruddin Mohamed to step aside for Sarabo-Halley to be appointed Opposition Leader
Calls have emerged from within the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party from members calling on their party leader, U.S., to step aside and allow Tabitha Sarabo-Halley to be appointed to the post of Opposition Leader. Sarabo-Halley is an executive member of the party. Members of the party who spoke to Sheriff News Network said […]
U.S. wanted Azruddin Mohamed mum on friend visa revocation
—continues to fabricate, falsely accusing those who refused to associate with him The U.S. wanted Azruddin Mohamed, who, along with his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, who has both been sanctioned and later indicted, is mum about the visa revocation of one of his “close associates,” who, it is alleged, helped him cover up his criminal […]
GECOM begins early preparations ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
The Guyana Elections Commission is moving ahead with early preparations for the next Local Government Elections, which are constitutionally due later this year. As part of those preparations, GECOM has begun publishing advertisements for temporary staff and services. On Wednesday, the Commission announced that it is seeking qualified persons to serve as temporary trainers, along […]
Min. Rodrigues says she submitted mortgage documents amid allegations, calls out “selective outrage”
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues says she went “above and beyond” what was required of her by submitting personal financial records, including mortgage documents, to address what she described as false and malicious allegations made against her. In a letter to the editor, Rodrigues said the allegations were raised by Azruddin Mohamed, […]
Gov’t yet to receive official notification on U.S. visa revocation of Senior Cop – Minister Walrond
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has confirmed that the Government of Guyana has not been officially notified of the reported revocation of Senior Superintendent Mitchell Caesar’s U.S. visa. Speaking to reporters, Minister Walrond said the government only became aware of the matter through news coverage and is awaiting formal communication from U.S. authorities before […]