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May 19, 2025

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The National Assembly on Friday passed the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (APIPNR) Bill, establishing a central database to enable CARICOM member states to share information on passengers and cargo transiting the region. The legislation also aims to address transnational organised crime across the Caribbean. The bill was developed by the legislative committee […]

May 14, 2025

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Former People’s National Congress (PNC) executive member Amna Ally was laid to rest on Tuesday amid glowing tributes from members across the political divide. Acknowledging the struggles of women in public office, Education Minister Priya Manickchand described Ally as a staunch reminder of the resilience and sacrifice women display while operating in various fields. The […]

April 30, 2025

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By a razor-thin margin of 7-6, Arima MP Pennelope Beckles-Robinson was nominated by the PNM’s 13 elected MPs (including herself) to become Opposition Leader. The PNM’s General Council met on April 30 to discuss the issue of who would be Opposition Leader. PNM sources shared a document outlining the names and corresponding signatures of those […]

March 19, 2025

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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has emphasised that the One Guyana slogan is not a political slogan, responding to criticism from the opposition regarding its inclusion in the newly launched 10-year passport. Speaking on the weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall addressed concerns raised by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton-Desir, stating that One […]

March 18, 2025

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Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Chairman Lenox Shuman has strongly criticised the Alliance For Change (AFC) for what he calls a reckless and divisive attempt to undermine the government at a time when national unity is crucial. The AFC, in a recent statement, said that Guyana’s issues and contentions with Venezuela are becoming more serious […]

March 14, 2025

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Political activist and social commentator Melissa Ann Atwell, known on Facebook as “Melly Mel,” has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A search of ICE’s online detainee locator today confirmed that Atwell is being held at the Richwood Correctional Center in Louisiana under the surname “Holder,” which is understood to be […]

March 2, 2025

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Former PNCR General Secretary and government minister in the APNU+AFC Coalition, Amna Ally, has resigned from the party with immediate effect after more than 50 years of dedicated service. In a statement, Ally expressed deep regret over her resignation from the PNCR, a party to which she had been committed for over 54 years. “The […]

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House approves Advanced Passenger Information Bill targeting transnational crime

Amna Ally remembered as trailblazer, tower of strength

Pennelope Beckles-Robinson set to become T&T Opposition Leader

Nandlall: ‘One Guyana’ slogan unifying, not political

Shuman raps AFC for unpatriotic utterances

‘Melly Mel’ detained by US immigration authorities

Amna Ally quits PNCR after 50 years of service, strongly criticises Norton’s leadership

SGCC: Canawaima disruption underscores need for new and secondary vessels

ERC: Prophet's message of dignity, compassion resonates in Guyana today

PPP: Youman Nabi a time to reflect on charity, respect, service to humanity

SGCC: Canawaima disruption underscores need for new and secondary vessels

ERC: Prophet’s message of dignity, compassion resonates in Guyana today

PPP: Youman Nabi a time to reflect on charity, respect, service to humanity