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Call elections now with existing voters’ list – Caribbean political scientist
Peter Wickham Political Scientist, Peter Wickham has recommended that President David Granger call general elections soon without house-to-house registration. Appearing...
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Gov’t recognises its “caretaker” role
The Guyana government Saturday acknowledged that it's a caretaker government, in keeping with the findings of the Caribbean Court of...
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Caribbean Court says Granger’s gov’t in “caretaker” mode, elections must be determined locally
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday ruled that it is for Guyana's President, Opposition Leader, Parliament and the...
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Negotiators send back GECOM chair issue to Granger, Jagdeo
Government and opposition representatives briefing the media shortly after their meeting. Political negotiators for the government and opposition Thursday evening...
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PPP asks CCJ to order swift appointment of GECOM Chair, general elections on Sept 18 with same voters list
Flashback: PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo points to presidential candidate, Irfaan Ali while admitting he was his pick. Opposition Leader,...
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Opposition Leader threatens to pull out from ‘bad faith’ talks with President to select new GECOM Chairman
Gail Teixeira, President David Granger, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo and Attorney-at-Law Anil Nandlall. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo Monday night said...
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President submits James Patterson, 7 others for GECOM Chair
At today’s meeting, the government side was represented by Vice President and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan; Minister of...
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President blocks imprisonment of Finance Minister; GRA claims GYD$527m in taxes from Dipcon
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan delivering the 2019 National Budget. President David Granger on Monday blocked Finance Minister Winston Jordan from...
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Finance Minister, worried about imprisonment, appeals High Court decision in favour of Dipcon
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. Finance Minister Winston Jordan, who admitted that he was worried that he could be locked up...
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Guyana gov’t asks Caribbean Court to leave elections up to Parliament, GECOM, President, Opposition Leader
The Guyana government wants the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to rule that it cannot direct when general elections should...
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