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June 20, 2025

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Guyana’s national symbol, the jaguar, should not be reduced to a hollow political brand, says Robert Persaud, chairman of the National Protected Areas Commission (PAC), in a statement aimed at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Persaud’s comments come in response to the unveiling of political party “We Invest in Nationhood” (WIN), led by businessman Azruddin […]

June 19, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing critique of the opposition APNU+AFC coalition, accusing them of poor leadership, failed land policies, internal disarray, and a lack of credibility. Speaking at his weekly press conference today at Freedom House, Dr. Jagdeo called attention to the past actions of the […]

June 18, 2025

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The Alliance For Change (AFC) has reported that its latest proposal for a coalition agreement with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) was rejected, signalling a collapse in unity talks ahead of the September 1 General and Regional Elections. The AFC said it had submitted a detailed proposal on June 16 through a trusted intermediary, […]

June 18, 2025

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Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton-Desir has officially resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and has launched her own party, Forward Guyana. Walton-Desir made the official announcement during a press conference hosted at Brandsville Hotel in Georgetown earlier today. “Yesterday, I submitted a letter of resignation with immediate effect to the Leader […]

June 18, 2025

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Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has confirmed the departure of key People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Amanza Walton-Desir. In a telephone interview with Ignite News today, Norton said Walton-Desir tendered her resignation from the party via email yesterday evening. Norton explained that he had met with Walton-Desir on June 7 and offered her a spot […]

June 13, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved the use of a modified version of the Nomination Form, which must be submitted along with the Lists of Candidates for political parties contesting the General and Regional Elections. The modified Nomination Form now carries the following text at the top: “We, the undersigned, knowingly and willingly provide […]

June 13, 2025

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As Guyana moves closer to hosting General and Regional Elections on 1 September, Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has registered satisfaction that a number of groups have already committed to observing the process. He made the declaration while addressing members of the media during his […]

June 11, 2025

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Leader of the Guyana Action Party (GAP) and former minister in the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) government, Sydney Allicock, has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term in office. Allicock made the announcement during an interview on the sidelines of the launch of Orinduik Marine Services at […]

June 11, 2025

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Residents of the riverine community of Hobodeia are celebrating a major improvement in their daily lives with the commissioning of a new $35 million water supply system that promises better access to clean and reliable water. For Mary Willis and others in the village of approximately 400 residents, the upgrade marks the end of years […]

June 6, 2025

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Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton is resolute on his party’s plans to focus on the development of the country’s human resources as well as continue infrastructural development. As political parties gear up for the campaign trail ahead of the 2025 General and Regional elections in September, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is adamant about placing […]

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Jaguar should not be used as hollow political brand, says PAC chair

Jagdeo: Ali and Phillips bring experience, opposition offers novices

Coalition talks collapse; AFC cancels membership of Duncan, Fernandes and Ramsaroop

Amanza Walton-Desir launches own party ‘Forward Guyana’

Walton-Desir’s resignation comes as a surprise to Norton

Easing controversy: GECOM approves modified nomination for

Several international bodies commit to observing elections

Former coalition government minister Sydney Allicock backs President Ali for second term

End of hardship as $35M water system commissioned at Hobodeia

Norton stands firm on campaign promises

El Niño-driven power demand strains Linden grid as electricity company seeks long-term solutions

Mother pleads for second chance for teen accused of killing fisherman, claims he was provoked

Nabaclis farmers to get much-needed help to expand cultivation

El Niño-driven power demand strains Linden grid as electricity company seeks long-term solutions

Mother pleads for second chance for teen accused of killing fisherman, claims he was provoked

Nabaclis farmers to get much-needed help to expand cultivation