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Daily Archives: Saturday, 28 January 2017, 21:46

Granger recommits APNU to political agreement with AFC

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 21:47 by Denis Chabrol Hours after the Alliance For Change (AFC) publicly expressed concern about the way an almost two year old political agreement with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is working , President David Granger said he is committed to the pact. “His Excellency, President David Granger takes this opportunity to ...

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Updated: Trotman elected AFC leader; party gets new General Secretary,Vice Chairman

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 22:36 by Denis Chabrol In a keenly contested election for the leadership of the Alliance For Change (AFC), party co-founder clinched victory from incumbent Khemraj Ramjattan. Former Vice Chairman, Moses Nagamootoo said in a Facebook post the vote was 127:125 in favour of Trotman. After Cathy Hughes declined, Ramjattan was declared party Chairman, ...

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AFC-APNU pre-election agreement malfunctioning in some areas

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 13:56 by Denis Chabrol The Alliance For Change (AFC) believes it is “outstanding” than the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)-dominated A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in governing Guyana,  and lamented that the political pact between the two political organisations is not functioning effectively. “It is fair to say that our ministers have to ...

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AFC must not be antagonistic to APNU -Ramjattan

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 13:29 by Denis Chabrol ​Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan on Saturday said his party is banking on its performance to preserve its identity, while at the same time warning against open dissent with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). “On this score, the AFC does not have to be ...

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Gold miners threaten to protest, reduce declarations in response to new tax measures

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 6:54 by Denis Chabrol Miners under the umbrella of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Friday warned they would halt gold mining, reduce declarations and stage a countrywide protest if President David Granger fails to meet with them within two weeks and address their concerns about heavy taxation. “The main ...

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Bagotstown man shot dead while attempting to rob businessman

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2017, 7:32 by Denis Chabrol A Bagotstown man, who opened fire on a businessman during an attempted robbery on the East Bank Demerara public road, was shot dead but his accomplice escaped. Thirty-eight year old Gary Kostov was shot to his left side temple and behind his neck. He was rushed to the Diamond ...

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