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Appeal to a magistrate or file election petitions after Local Govt polls- GECOM Chairman reminds commission
Left to right: Ganesh Mahipaul, Amanza Walton-Desir, Vinceroy Jordan, Sherwayne Holder, Dawn Hastings-Williams and Shaneika Haynes. As A Partnership for...
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Home Ministry Permanent Secretary’s US visa revoked while in China on PPP business
Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr.-Thomas The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas on Wednesday confirmed...
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GECOM has no power to tackle alleged forgeries but names are removed after concrete objections – Chief Election Officer
Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud. Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud on Wednesday said the...
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High Court rules President did not breach Constitution on appointment of Chancellor, Chief Justice but declares time for Ali, Norton to appoint substantive office holders
Acting Chief Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire (right) and Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards. The High Court on Wednesday...
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Norton threatens to stop local govt elections over “widespread forgery”
PNCR and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton speaking as protesters chanted and held placards to express their dissatisfaction with the nomination...
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Govt, opposition to finetune Single Window Planning and Development Bill; opposition wants major say in administration, appeals process
Legislation that will allow land-users and infrastructure developers to apply for approvals at one location was Monday sent to a...
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India, Caricom agree to hold annual business summit; Guyana touted as regional hub for Indian businesses
India's Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addressing the India-Guyana Business Roundtable India's Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday said...
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US refuses to provide Guyana info on seized Home Ministry PS’ phone
Ms. Mae Toussaint Jr.-Thomas The United States (US) has formally refused to share any information about the reason for seizing...
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Police, PPP open hotlines to report Local Govt irregularities
Amid claims and counter-claims of irregularities in the nomination process for the June 12, 2023 Local Government Elections, police said...
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PPP, APNU trade accusations of Local Govt Elections irregularities; Jagdeo accuses APNU of intimidation
Mr. Aubrey Norton Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo The People's Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on...
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