Politics
New electoral laws only possible if GECOM asks gov’t; AFC to ask international community to pressure gov’t for strict safeguards
The People's Progressive Party's (PPP) on Thursday effectively ruled out bowing to opposition pressure for constitutional amendments to ensure there...
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WPA proposes three-pronged strategy to get biometric registration, voter verification for 2025 elections
A small group of PNCR and other opposition supporters outside GECOM calling for the introduction of biometrics for registration and...
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AFC, APNU set March 31 to decide on whether to contest elections jointly
AFC Leader Nigel Hughes Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes Tuesday night said his party and the...
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Court of Appeal refuses State’s request to suspend High Court order for remittance of teachers’ union dues
Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade. The Guyana Court of Appeal on Tuesday refused a request by the Guyana government to stay a...
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APNU+AFC formally re-engage for 2025 elections two years after breakup
The People's National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) on Monday...
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UG Vice Chancellor responds to Education Minister’s “value for money” concerns
The Executive Director of the National Accreditation Council, Dr Marcel Hutson presents the University of Guyana's Accreditation Certificate to Vice...
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No opposition let up in push for biometrics for 2025 elections- Alexander, Norton
Pro-coalition elections commissioners Desmond Trotman, Vincent Alexander and Charles Corbin. Despite Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Retired Justice Claudette...
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Biometric system “not feasible” for 2025 elections, cannot be used exclusively for voting- GECOM Chairman
GECOM's Legal Officer Attorney-at-Law Kurt Da Silva and Chairman, Retired Justice Claudette Singh Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM),...
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Tax, other budget measures a “hodgepodge” for ordinary Guyanese- Fmr. Finance Minister, Opposition Leader
Mr. Winston Jordan Dr Ashni Singh Mr Aubrey Norton Guyanese earning GY$130,000 or less would not benefit from the child...
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US$3.1 billion in ‘oil money’ fund
Guyana's Natural Resources Fund (NRF) has a total of US$3.1 billion, after withdrawing a total of US$1.6 billiion last year,...
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