…calls for shared governance, recommits to constitutional reform THE Alliance For Change (AFC) has said that it will respect the ruling of the Court, and is willing to consider shared governance. The Party, besides recommitting to constitutional reform, said in a press statement on Monday: “GECOM is the only constitutional authority empowered to independently supervise […]
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The problem with Bharrat Jagdeo
THE problem with Bharrat Jagdeo’s lust for power is that he is willing to sacrifice the stability, security and economy of the nation, so that he and his cronies are able to assume office. As the political stalemate surrounding the March 2 Regional and General Elections continues to unfold in a protracted and litigious court […]
PPP/C launches attack on Judiciary as it demands recount
THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) launched an attack on the judiciary on Sunday when it stated that the High Court would become “part of the problem” if it does not rule in favour of a recount of votes cast at the 2020 elections. In a statement on Sunday, the Opposition put forward that all political […]
PPP, Mercury and the American politicians
…a threesome involving lust for money, oil and power Dear editor, I AM so proud of my childhood that you would be forgiven in believing that I was brought up in an affluent society. The fact is, my formative years were an impoverished daily battle. Having said that, I’m very proud of where I came […]
Mc Intosh, others masquerading as ‘guardians of democracy’ must be brought to justice for inciting violence
Dear EditorIt was my son who first drew attention to a certain Bryan Mc Intosh’s rantings and ravings; but dangerous actions of incitements that hurled threats at prominent Guyanese, inclusive of high-ranking state officials. One wonders whether this is the same citizen, who years ago, made daily appearances as a health advocate, on one of […]
Inquiry needed into int’l interference in Guyana’s electoral process – PM Nagamootoo
INTERNATIONAL interference in Guyana’s 2020 General and Regional Elections warrants an inquiry, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo said as he took note of the continuous threats of sanctions based on personal interpretation, as opposed to legal interpretation, of Guyana’s current situation. These threats come at a time when the Government has not acted – or insinuated […]
Hinds, PPP’s disregard for the constitution, the Rule of Law and the Courts cannot go unnoticed
Dear Mr. Editor, IT takes a special kind of patience and unique faith in the Almighty God to deal with political puxa saca, opportunists, usurpers of authority and people who have no respect for the constitution, the courts or the rule of law. These types of people can be labelled hypocrites of the worst kind, […]
How disinformation and fake news almost disintegrated the Guyana society
THE mother of all elections began with a clear strategy by one side of the political divide, misinformation and disinformation was weaponised to their maximum to capture the minds of the voters. As a consequence, numerous websites popped up very early in the game, WhatsApp became the vocal point of target. This should come as […]
‘Guyana a sovereign state’
Gov ‘t tells US during engagement over elections AMID increasing threats by the US and other countries, the Guyana Government reminded all of its international partners and friends that this country rrmains a sourcing stair governed by the rule of law. Si nee the March 2 General and Regional Elections, the ABCE countries have alleged […]
Govt will abide by court rulings on election matters
– attorney general By Shaquille Bourne ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, has maintained that the government will respect the rule of law in the ongoing court matters relating to the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections. Commenting on the matters before the Supreme Court of Judicature, Williams said “we have […]