Aug 30, 2025
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APNU promises to address concerns of Paramakatoi residents
Prime Ministerial candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Juretha Fernandes, has pledged that her party will address key concerns raised by residents of…
Politics
Nandlall hails shifting support as PPP/C rallies Georgetown voters
A large crowd gathered at Stabroek Market Square on Friday night as Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said Georgetown residents are breaking…
False and misleading: GECOM rejects claim army could serve as presiding officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday dismissed reports that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) could be appointed as presiding officers in next…
Former Granger advisor urges electorate to vote wisely, says minority government disastrous for development
As Guyanese prepare to vote in Monday’s general and regional elections, a former advisor to ex-president David Granger has urged citizens to avoid splitting their…
Court upholds GECOM’s decision to exclude FGM from ballot in three regions
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh on Friday ruled that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acted within the law when it declined to place the Forward…
EU observers deployed across Guyana ahead of September 1 elections
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has begun deploying its short-term observers across Guyana in preparation for the September 1 General and Regional…
Jagdeo: PPP/C has delivered, urges electorate not to be swayed by false narrative
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is poised to secure a majority in Monday’s general election, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. At the…
Carter Center observers arrive in Guyana
The Carter Center’s election observers have arrived in Guyana and are undergoing training ahead of their monitoring of election day, tabulation and the post-election period.…
Norton ‘talks up’ livestock plan in Mahaicony
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) took its election campaign to Zeskinderen, Central Mahaicony, with promises of development in agriculture, housing, education, and infrastructure.…
President Ali hints at year-end cash grant
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday suggested citizens could receive another cash grant before the end of the year, signalling possible financial relief as the country…
APNU solicits Wakenaam votes
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday told residents of the island of Wakenaam about its inclusive governance policy, despite the location being a majority…
ERC urges political leaders, supporters to discourage hostility toward opponents
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Tuesday called on political leaders and supporters to respect freedom of association and discourage hostility towards their opponents. The…
GCCI urges political parties to refrain from inciteful election claims
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday urged political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine Guyana’s electoral process.…
Rowley: UNC disrupting years of diplomacy by backing US
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley believes the UNC has lit a match in the Caribbean by openly supporting the US naval…
Dr Jagdeo: Pace of transformation to double in next five years
The pace of transformation will double in the next five years, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday evening. Addressing a gathering of supporters…
GECOM CEO says replacements sought after presiding officers decline roles
Several appointed presiding officers have declined their positions, prompting the elections commission to seek replacements, Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud said on Monday. Persaud told…