Politics Archives

January 20, 2026

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The election of the next Leader of the Opposition will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir said during a nationally televised address. “I have asked the Clerk of the National Assembly to convene a meeting of all the non-governmental Members of Parliament for […]

January 19, 2026

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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the government will take decisive action to address sanitation issues in Georgetown, citing what she described as persistent inconsistency and lack of cooperation from the city’s Mayor and City Council. Speaking at an engagement on Sunday, after Mayor Alfred Mentore and most councillors failed to […]

January 9, 2026

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Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the opportunity is now for those who complain about a bloated voters’ list to act. Speaking recently on the issue of voters’ registration, he insisted that the law already provides a clear mechanism to cleanse the register, while pointing out that the National Registration […]

January 6, 2026

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President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke today with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about recent developments in Venezuela and other regional issues. Ali praised the U.S. leadership for reaffirming a shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and regional security. He reiterated support for efforts to combat transnational crime, including drug and gold smuggling, as well […]

January 5, 2026

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Attorney General and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised what he described as deliberate attempts to delay the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, insisting that the filing of an appeal does not automatically halt the matter before the Magistrate’s Court. Speaking in an interview, Nandlall said he […]

January 5, 2026

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Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday refused an application by attorneys for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to halt ongoing extradition proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court while constitutional challenges to Guyana’s extradition laws are heard in the High Court. In his ruling, Justice Singh held that the extradition matter […]

January 4, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is holding discussions with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on the administration of the country, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Speaking to Fox News, Noem described the talks as “very matter-of-fact and very clear,” adding that U.S. policy would not tolerate actions she said undermined American influence. “You can […]

January 4, 2026

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Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino said on state television that a “large part” of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team, along with soldiers and civilians, were killed during the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Maduro and his wife. Padrino said the armed forces “firmly reject what he described as the cowardly kidnapping” of […]

January 3, 2026

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana continues to monitor developments in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States. In a tweet, the President said that stability, respect for the rule of law, and a democratic transition are critical to the future of Venezuela and the broader Americas. “In this regard, […]

January 3, 2026

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For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets.” Then, in early December, a planned mission dubbed “Operation Absolute […]

Category: Politics

National Assembly to Elect Leader of the Opposition on Monday

Central Government to lead Georgetown sanitisation efforts amid City Council failures

AG urges critics to act on bloated voters’ list while legal window is open

President Ali holds talks with U.S. Secretary Rubio on Venezuela, praises support to combat narco-terrorism, gold smuggling

AG says appeal strategy should not delay extradition proceedings

High Court refuses stay as extradition proceedings against Mohameds continue

Trump told Venezuelan interim president to ‘lead, or get out the way’ — Kristi Noem

‘Large part’ of Maduro’s security team, ‘innocent civilians’ killed in US operation, says Venezuela’s defence minister

President Ali: Stability and democracy key to Venezuela’s path forward

Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association