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Constitutional reforms can be scrapped if presidential term limits case succeeds

Several major amendments to Guyana’s constitution would have to be scrapped if a challenge to the presidential term limit in the Constitutional Court is successful, according to legal experts in government and opposition. Cedric Richardson, a private citizen, wants the court to find that the amendment to the constitution by two-thirds of the Parliamentarians to provide for a two-term presidency ...

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UG unions appeal for conciliation as strike drags on

As a strike by University of Guyana (UG) workers dragged into its third day, the two unions have sought to rubbish claims by the institution’s administration and the Labour Ministry that negotiations have not collapsed and have formally called for conciliation. The Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) and the Workers Union (UGWU) have rejected UG Vice Chancellor, Professor Jacob Opadeyi ‘s ...

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GECOM refutes GPSU’s claims of observer status

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday refuted claims by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) that it has been granted observer status for the upcoming general and regional elections. “GECOM wishes to categorically state that it has so far made no such accreditation of the GPSU as an Observer of any kind for the upcoming May 11 elections,” said ...

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‘Light bill’ reduction not permanent- GPL

Guyana Power and Light Inc. on Tuesday did not rule out electricity rates being increased as the year progresses if international oil prices rise above US$70 per barrel. Chairman of GPL’s Board, Winston Brassington said that as it stands, the power company would be passing on GUY$3 billion in savings to consumers due to the 10 percent overall reduction in ...

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Sugar workers sacked; strike sparked off

Approximately 380 workers on the East Demerara Estate downed tools Tuesday morning protesting the dismissal of 15 cane harvesters, the Guyana Sugar Corporation said in a statement. The sugar corporation said the workers were summarily dismissed over the weekend and Mondayfor inadequate application of fertilizer, intended for 10 weeks-old cane plants, at Felicity Fields 49, 49A, 52 and 53, a ...

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West Demerara generating own electricity

Major blackouts on the West Demerara are expected to be a thing of the past with the switching on of a new power station at Vreed-en-Hoop. The official commissioning of the US$26 million power plant, regarded as Guyana’s largest, was held on Monday. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company,  Bharrat Dindyal said the entire West ...

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Parliament to be dissolved after Feb 12

Attorney General, Anil Nandlall Monday night said the Parliament would be dissolved any time after February 12, but within the specified period to ensure that elections are held on May 11, 2015. Nandlall explained that the Parliament could not be dissolved before February 12, and he added that the Constitution allows for it to be done within three months of ...

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APNU can win plurality if talks on rotating presidency fail- Political Scientist

Political Scientist, Professor David Hinds supports the idea of a rotating presidency but says in light of the major hurdle of who should be the first candidate; A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) should campaign harder in East Indian communities. “In principle, I would say the rotating presidency is the best formula in the circumstances if you are going to ...

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APNU-AFC talks can consider rotating presidency

Even as negotiators for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) were Monday holding another round of talks on jointly contesting the upcoming general elections, they said that all options would be explored. While the AFC denies that the possibility of a rotating presidency has been discussed to date, that party remains open to discussing ...

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