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The Region 10 branch of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) on Monday pledged to mend fences after the most chaotic Congress ended with question marks about the integrity of the internal electoral process. “Congress is over, and we are now faced with the task of moving forward, of mending our rifts, of correcting our weaknesses and building on our ...

Police on Monday began initial investigations into a shooting incident at the headquarters of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) one day earlier. Head of the Criminal Investigations Department, Senior Superintendent Leslie James said police have been initial investigations. No one has been arrested and the identity of the man has not yet been established.  Leader of the PNCR, David ...

Police have been studying a complaint lodged by the Alliance For Change (AFC) against Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh for spending monies from the Consolidated Fund on programmes and projects that have been already voted down by the opposition-controlled House during the budget process. Police Commissioner, Seelall Persaud said investigators were also due to seek advice from the Director of ...

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), David Granger Sunday evening denied that the elections machinery facilitated rigging and padding of the delegates list to sweep him back at the helm of the party.  “These things are not true” he told a news conference at the end of the three-day 18th biennial congress that was marred by allegations by ...

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), David Granger said Sunday evening that it was a member of the Returning Officer’s security team that discharged a loaded firearm during the party’s 18th biennial congress. “The person whose image is there might have been engaged to secure the Returning Officer’s staff, not by Congress Place,” he told a news conference. ...

Disaffected People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member, Aubrey Norton on Sunday hinted that he could soon be cutting ties with that party, moments after he bowed out of the leadership race due to a flawed system. “I have always been PNC but for the first time I have to sit down and think through where I go. I can promise ...

About two hours after a gunshot was fired during a commotion at the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) around voting time at its 18th Biennial Congress, Aubrey Norton pulled out of the race for party leader because of alleged irregularities and lack of transparency. “I did not pull out. I told them that I cannot participate in a process that ...

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) on Saturday stalled a constitutional amendment that could see a system of one-member one-vote for the election of top party leaders, a well-placed source said. The proposed amendment to scrap the delegate system in which one delegate, who represents every 10 group members to attend and vote at a congress, was contained in a ...

Fire of unknown origin Saturday afternoon destroyed equipment at Beharry’s chowmein and curry factory at Industrial Site, Ruimveldt, Georgetown, according to well-placed sources. The blaze began around 4 PM and quickly destroyed two chowmein dryers in a small section of the chowmein and curry factory. Company sources said fire fighters responded promptly and contained the blaze, preventing major damage.Three fire ...

President Donald Ramotar on Saturday bluntly debunked suggestions that Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo has been lobbying for investors to receive favourable treatment. “Jagdeo has not spoken with me about any contract. I can say that with all honesty and watch you full in the eye and say it. He has not lobbied me for any contract for anyone,” the Guyanese ...