Dear Editor,THIS political imbroglio that we are in now is in essence a strike; it’s a strike against the conducting of the March 2020 elections. It’s a strike that is driven by the laws of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in representation of the citizen voters. It is because of the unambiguous laws of this […]
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One man, one credible vote or nothing at all
Dear Editor WHERE AS in 1926 trade unionist Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow led the light of One Man Vote in the 21st century given what is happening today the light is for One Man (foe Credible Yott. As a trade unionist, I zealously guard the legacy of tbt vote we fought for. From the inception of […]
David Hinds sees plot to effect regime change
…calls on all parties to help save Guyana by entering into dialogue WITH Guyana on the cusp of becoming a major oil producer at a time when Venezuela, its neighbour to the west, continues to experience a decade-long socio-economic and political crisis, it is important for some to effect regime change in Guyana, so as […]
Trotman urges Guyanese to remain strong amidst poll impasse
MINISTER of Natural Resources and Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Raphael Trotman, said that the Guyanese people should continue to be strong amidst the present political state in Guyana. The Minister made the statement on Monday at a community meeting held at the Amelia’s Ward Community Centre in Linden, Region 10, where Regional […]
If Order 60’s intent can’t be honoured, Mr. President cancel these elections
Dear Editor I call on President David Granger not to allow history to record him as it did Nero. You have been elected leader in a free, fair and transparent election. You are perceived by many in society as a man of demonstrated integrity, decency and a commitment to all Guyanese, way above that of […]
‘GECOM counted spoiled votes’
…APNU+AFC’s Mahipaul says National Recount riddled with illegalities NOT only was the National Recount illegal but it was conducted in an illegal manner when the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) took it upon itself to count and validate ballots deemed as spoiled for more than half of the process. This was highlighted by former APNU+AFC Counting […]
‘Agreements don’t change the constitution’
…Min Ramjattan By Lisa Hamilton THE 1997 Elections in Guyana were nullified because, while the country’s leaders came to an agreement that the possession of an Identification Card should be mandatory for voting, this was contrary to the Constitution. That’s according to Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) Khemraj Ramjattan, who went on to […]
Opposition attorneys back down
…fail to make submission on Justice Holder’s decision to dismiss Jagdeo’s Application for Mingo’s declaration to be set aside THE Opposition had vowed to rebut arguments by the Attorney General, Basil Williams, that High Court Judge Franklin Holder had ruled that any challenge to the validity of the March 13 Declaration by Region Four Returning […]
No more delays in declaration of elections results
Dear EditorCITIZENS Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) wishes to join those who have expressed alarm at the failure of the incumbent ruling party in Guyana and its supporters to accept the result of the recount of the votes in the general and regional elections in Guyana and to allow the process for the […]
Guyana’s elections have been the greatest exercise of democracy I’ve ever witnessed
Dear EditorAS a Guyanese native, I am dismayed at the state of the 2020 elections. I’m not at all dismayed by the fact that it has been almost five months with no declaration, or by the incessant court battles. I’m disappointed but not dismayed by the myriad “irregularities” and “inconsistencies” which, to any reasonably objective […]