Deadline for submission of party symbols for general elections is today
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Deadline for submission of party symbols for general elections is today

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has advised that political parties intending to contest the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections have up to today (Friday) to submit…

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PPP “likely” to win next elections but tighter anti-corruption efforts needed – US expert
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PPP “likely” to win next elections but tighter anti-corruption efforts needed – US expert

The United States (US) will have to ensure that the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) sticks to its promises to keep a lid on corruption, with the likelihood…

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US Govt assisting GECOM with voter education – Ambassador
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US Govt assisting GECOM with voter education – Ambassador

United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has announced that a number of United States agencies have come on board to assist citizens with voter education as part…

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Guyana’s oil revenues to be held in NY Federal Reserve Bank
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Guyana’s oil revenues to be held in NY Federal Reserve Bank

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF), which will hold oil revenues, is to be located in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York rather than the Central Bank of…

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Granger cites lack of evidence for failure to hold promised inquiries into killings
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Granger cites lack of evidence for failure to hold promised inquiries into killings

President David Granger on Thursday cited the lack of evidence and witnesses as the reasons why inquiries have not been led into the killing of persons following the…

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General elections timetable on track -GECOM commissioners
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General elections timetable on track -GECOM commissioners

United States Ambassador, Sarah-Ann Lynch speaking with election commissioners Vincent Alexander and Desmond Trotman. The March 2020 general and regional council elections are unlikely to be postponed as…

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PNCR satisfied with delivery of elections promises
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PNCR satisfied with delivery of elections promises

The largest party in the coalition, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) says it is satisfied with that the Government has met some of its promises made during…

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Gov’t inherited a ‘bad hand’
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Gov’t inherited a ‘bad hand’

As Guyanese prepare to head to the polls next year, President David Granger has been speaking about some the challenges faced by his administration – one of which…

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Jagdeo promises campaign finance reform as need for transparency seen amidst challenges
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Jagdeo promises campaign finance reform as need for transparency seen amidst challenges

At the recent preview of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto just over a week ago, General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo said his party would put into effect campaign…

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PPP condemns David Granger’s “waging civil war” accusation
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PPP condemns David Granger’s “waging civil war” accusation

The Opposition – People’s Progressive Party – on Saturday condemned President David Granger’s accusation that the Party is waging “civil war” in Guyana. In a strongly-worded statement, the…

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