Jun 23, 2025
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Natasha Singh-Lewis resigns from the PNCR
Opposition Member of Parliament Natasha Singh-Lewis has resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) with immediate effect. She has also relinquished her seat in…
Politics
Dr Ramsammy: Elections date in keeping with constitutional mandate
Former Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has dismissed claims by the APNU-AFC and several smaller political parties that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government called…
At full throttle: GMRSC endorses President Ali for second term
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) has formally endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. The club in a statement highlighted the…
Bulkan in support of ’new political culture’ with forward Guyana
Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Ronald Bulkan is in support of what he hopes will be a new political culture as he joins…
$5M fine and three years’ imprisonment for voting obstruction
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says anyone preventing an elector from voting will be charged under the Representation of the People’s…
Jaguar should not be used as hollow political brand, says PAC chair
Guyana’s national symbol, the jaguar, should not be reduced to a hollow political brand, says Robert Persaud, chairman of the National Protected Areas Commission (PAC),…
GECOM engages political parties, assures credible elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is confident it will deliver free, fair and transparent General and Regional Elections on September 1, despite calls from some…
Jagdeo: Ali and Phillips bring experience, opposition offers novices
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing critique of the opposition APNU+AFC coalition, accusing them of poor leadership,…
Coalition talks collapse; AFC cancels membership of Duncan, Fernandes and Ramsaroop
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has reported that its latest proposal for a coalition agreement with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) was rejected, signalling…
Amanza Walton-Desir launches own party ‘Forward Guyana’
Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton-Desir has officially resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and has launched her own party, Forward Guyana.…
Walton-Desir’s resignation comes as a surprise to Norton
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has confirmed the departure of key People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Amanza Walton-Desir. In a telephone interview with Ignite News…
PNCR star politician resigns from party
Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir has resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). One week ago, in a Facebook post, she criticised the lack of…
Geeta Chandan-Edmond resigns from PNC
Attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament Geeta Chandan-Edmond has confirmed her resignation from Guyana’s main opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), effective June 11. The…
Several international bodies commit to observing elections
As Guyana moves closer to hosting General and Regional Elections on 1 September, Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP),…
Jagdeo: Endorsements driven by government’s achievements, unifying agenda
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP)’s goal of uniting Guyanese under a common agenda of growth and opportunity was once again reinforced by General Secretary Dr…
Children’s Court opens in Charity
In a historic move toward reforming juvenile justice, the Judiciary of Guyana, in collaboration with UNICEF, has officially opened a Children’s Court at the Charity…