Aug 18, 2025
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GECOM CEO: Possibility of district declarations by midnight
Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has indicated that the Commission is operationally prepared to host elections on September…
Politics
APNU makes pitch to Dartmouth residents
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Chief Whip, Christopher Jones, has called on the community of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, to vote resoundingly for the coalition…
APNU pledges financial empowerment of youth
The A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) says it will implement policies and measures to enable youth to access grants and low-interest loans, once elected.…
Jagdeo maintains Mohamed visited Venezuela Embassy, says may be their ’exit strategy’
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday alleged that Nazar Mohamed, patriarch of a US-sanctioned family, visited the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown, suggesting the trip may…
Border case: Guyana welcomes Venezuela’s filing of rejoinder
The Government of Guyana has welcomed the decision by the Venezuelan government to file its rejoinder in the case before the International Court of Justice…
Jagdeo: Citizens can look forward to bigger grants and cheaper electricity
Citizens can look forward to bigger cash grants, cheaper electricity, and expanded housing support if the PPP/C government is re-elected to office, Vice President Bharrat…
Sanctions on Chinese companies pale in comparison to those on Mohameds
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has outlined that US sanctions against Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and Chinese companies the government conducts…
Government concerned over Mohameds’ frequent visits to Venezuelan Embassy
The government has expressed deep concern over frequent visits by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, to the Venezuelan Embassy in…
Jagdeo: Major focus on boosting citizens’ disposable income
Increasing citizens’ disposable income and enabling them to build personal wealth remain key priorities of the government, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday.…
Norton plans to downsize sugar industry, place workers in other sectors
An A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Government will downsize the sugar industry and have sugar workers gainfully employed in other sectors of the economy.…
UK expands ’Deport Now, Appeal Later’ scheme to include Guyanese
More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard, as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its "deport…
Norton outlines big plans for Region 10
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) took its election campaign to Linden, pledging development in agriculture, housing, education, and infrastructure. Speaking at the event,…
Pandit Chandrashekar Sharma backs President Mohamed Irfaan Ali for second term
Prominent religious leader Pandit Chandrashekar Sharma has endorsed President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term, praising his dedication to unity, progress and the…
AFC promises overhaul of social security system
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul Guyana’s social security framework, promising a system where “no worker is left behind”.…
Essequibo Muslim leaders back President Irfaan Ali for second term
Two prominent Muslim scholars from Region Two — Shaykh Faoud Mohamed and Moulana Yunus McLennan — have thrown their support behind President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan…
Jagdeo: PPP/C has plan for every region
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the party has a plan to uplift every region in Guyana. Speaking at…