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, SĂ©bastien 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 […]

‘It was a matter of urgency’ – Min. Parag defends PPP/C’s legal moves amid 2020 election chaos

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag told the court on Thursday that filing an election petition is the proper constitutional channel to challenge election results. However, she said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) sought urgent court injunctions during the March 2020 elections due to “a matter of urgency.” Parag, testifying in the […]

‘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 […]

$1.18B water treatment plant commissioned at Onderneeming

A $1.18 billion state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was commissioned on Friday at Onderneeming, Region Two, and is expected to serve over 18,000 residents.   The spanking new plant would address long-standing challenges Essequibians face in accessing reliable and safe water. President Dr. Irfaan Ali commissioned the facility and reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to […]