General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday again effectively ruled out executive power sharing with the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in the near term because of a lack of trust or shared principles. “There is no building trust. In fact, we are going farther apart because everyday APNU (A Partnership for National ...
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Norton wants closer relationship among political parties
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton wants improved relations among political parties and for their parties to advocate unity that can lead to improved relations among races and ethnicities. “This includes promoting greater representation and participation of underrepresented groups in the political process, as well as promoting greater dialogue and collaboration between different political parties,” he said in a message to mark ...
Read More »GHRA denies owing State GY$38 million; accuses Nandlall of “reprisal” for speaking out
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) is accusing Attorney General Anil Nandlall of engaging in a “reprisal” because of concerns that the association has raised about the process of the Guyana’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. GHRA’s Co-President Mike Mc Cormack challenged Mr Nandlall to prove that he was not being singled out for unfounded claims in retaliation for his views ...
Read More »Man arrested for allegedly killing grandmother, dumping body in alleyway
A man has been arrested in connection with the suspected killing of his grandmother whose decomposing body was found in a nearby alleyway, the Guyana Police Force said. Dead is 89-year old Patricia Bovell of Russell Street, Charlestown between Broad and Howes Street. The woman’s decomposing body was found on March 22 in an alleyway after neighbours reported a stench. ...
Read More »City businessman, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed on PPP’s Local Govt Elections ticket
Wealthy City businessman, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohammed has entered the political landscape on the People’s Progressive Party Civic’s (PPPC) ticket for the June 12 Local Government Elections (LGE) but on Thursday ruled out getting into national politics. “I’m semi-retired now so I can make a contribution to my community. I’m a strong community activist,” said Mr Mohammed who is Chairman of ...
Read More »US tightening Guyana’s cybersecurity; recommends signing of international convention
Even as the United States’ Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) prepares to teach the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) how to stave off cyber attacks, the American government has recommended that this South American nation signs one of two conventions on cybersecurity, the US Embassy here said Monday. “In addition to the visit by DOJ (Department of Justice), the U.S. Southern Command and ...
Read More »No underhand deal for Movietowne’s entry to Guyana- Chin
The owner of Movietowne, Derek Chin said despite having been encouraged by then President Bharrat Jagdeo to set up a branch in Guyana and sold 10 acres of government-owned land, there was no corruption to enable his US$50 million investment in the mall at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. He also praised then Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh and then Head of ...
Read More »Movietowne needs land in Guyana for new amusement park
The Trinidad-headquartered Movietowne has publicly asked the Guyana government to build a dinosaur amusement park in Guyana if it gets more land. Chairman of Movietowne, Derek Chin issued the call for more land at a reception held on Sunday to mark his company’s fourth year of operations at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. “I really would like, if the President is hearing, ...
Read More »Updated: One killed, 13 homeless in Agricola fire caused by children playing with matches
A man was burnt to death and 13 others were rendered homeless in a Sunday afternoon fire at Agricola, Greater Georgetown that was caused by children playing with matches, the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement. Dead is 45-year old Kevin Trotman who lived in the top flat of a house at Lot 101, Third Street, Agricola, ...
Read More »Attempted arson at AG Nandlall’s private law office complex
There was an attempt on Sunday to burn down the private law office complex owned by Attorney General Anil Nandlall, but he was unsure what might be the motive for the attack on the South Road, Georgetown building. “I don’t know, I don’t know. I am not sure…There are many lawyers that are accommodated in that building. I don’t know ...
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