by Zena Henry The main opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is yet to decide whether it will occupying its 32 seats in National Assembly following their defeat at the 2015 General and Regional Elections. “One has to make a distinction between determining who goes to Parliament, who goes on the regional democratic councils, who goes as chairman and vice chairman; ...

by Zena Henry General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Clement Rohee on Monday lashed out party newcomer Clinton Urling, saying he lacked the authority and experience to pronounce on party issues and the power and influence that former President Bharrat Jagdeo wields in its executive. “I don’t think he is no position to pronounce authoritatively on these matters, ...

The United States (US) has rubbished as “absurd” claims by former Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) was out maneuvered from office because of crude oil interest by the international community. “Minister Ramsammy’s accusation is absurd,” said US Charge D’Affaires at the American Embassy in Guyana, Bryan Hunt. Noting that the PPP has made ...

President David Granger is unlikely to formally invite the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) to join the government any time soon because there preliminary talks first have to be held, according to Minister of Governance Raphael Trotman. Appearing on I-Radio’s Hard Talk, he said much would depend on backroom talks between the coalition administration and representatives of that opposition party. ...

A decomposing whale has washed ashore at Maria’s Lodge, Essequibo Coast, residents reported Sunday. Concerns have since been raised about the health of nearby residents who are already complaining about the stench. Hindus, who frequent the seashore for religious reasons, were Sunday unable to do so because of the unpleasant smell. “It is stinking. It has a huge chop, guts ...

The Ministry of Education is advising parents and CSEC/CAPE candidates of the Bishop’s High School that there has been a change in the venue for the sitting of examinations timetabled for Monday, June 1, 2015. Due to the inclement weather which caused flooding in Georgetown, CSEC/CAPE candidates of the Bishop’s High School who are scheduled to sit examinations tomorrow, Monday, June 1 will now ...

Georgetown, May 31, 2015) The Ministry of Education wishes to notify parents and guardians that due to flooding caused by heavy rains on Sunday, May 31 some schools will not be opened on Monday, June 1, 2015 so as to facilitate the cleaning and sanitization of school facilities and its environs. The following schools will be closed on Monday, June ...

by Zena Henry Veteran Guyanese politician and International Relations expert, Aubrey Norton is tipped to be a presidential advisor on youth empowerment. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon told Demerara Waves Online News on Sunday, May 31 that Norton would be serving the administration of President David Granger. Norton, a former University of Guyana lecturer and former People’s National Congress (PNC) ...

Even as more rain is forecast until Thursday, authorities are overseeing the implementation of a 72-hour action plan to remove several bottlenecks and so  drain the city and lower East Coast Demerara rapidly. Under the chairmanship of the Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, engineers and decision-makers have decided to tackle several areas immediately to bring relief to affected communities. ...

by Ralph Ramkarran (reproduced from www.conversationtree.gy ) The end of the Jagan leadership of the PPP terminated the era of real, as opposed to formal, internal democracy. Its structure and leadership model, third world and Leninist influenced, lent itself to authoritarian methods. But the Jagans ensured full discussions and neither dictated conclusions. Both changed their views from time to time ...