Plans Underway for President Ali’s Inauguration Ceremony

Preparations are in full swing for the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the Ninth Executive President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, as he embarks on his second term. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, at 10 AM at State House, pending an official declaration from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). […]

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Horrifying Acid Attack in Georgetown Leaves Two Women Hospitalized

BIG SMITH NEWS WATCH Reports : In a shocking incident on East Street, Georgetown, two young women were left screaming in agony after a brutal acid attack in broad daylight. The victims, identified as Jillicia Leitch, 25, from Tuschen Housing Scheme, and Nirmala Sukraj, 20, from Good Hope Phase 1, are both cashiers at Balwant […]

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APNU Candidate Condemns Winston Jordan’s Remarks on Aubrey Norton

Michael Richmond, a national candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has publicly condemned recent comments made by former Minister of Finance Winston Jordan, who suggested that Aubrey Norton should step down for the “betterment” of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). Richmond criticized Jordan’s remarks as both “unfortunate and hypocritical,” highlighting Jordan’s […]

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Recount Results Show Slight Vote Loss for APNU in District Four

News Room Guyana Reports : Following the completion of the recount and tabulation for votes cast in District Four, Aubrey Norton’s PNC-led Coalition, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has reported a decrease in its vote count. The original tally showed APNU with 46,956 votes, but the recount revealed a drop to 46,949, a […]

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GECOM Chair Calls Meeting to Certify Election Results

Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), has scheduled a meeting with commissioners from the APNU and PPP/C to certify the results of the September 1 general and regional elections. The meeting will commence at 11:00 PM on Friday, following a recount of votes in some areas of Regions Four and […]

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Community of Parishara Mourns the Loss of Uncle Elias

The residents of Parishara village in the central Rupununi region are in mourning following the tragic death of a beloved community member, known affectionately as Uncle Elias. He was discovered motionless in a burnt savannah early this morning, prompting an outpouring of grief from those who knew him. Uncle Elias was recognized as a strong […]

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GECOM Chair Affirms Right to Appeal Election Results Following APNU Request

Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), has informed Aubrey Norton, leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC)-led APNU coalition, that any party dissatisfied with the recent election outcomes retains the right to appeal to the High Court. This statement comes in response to Norton’s request to annul the election results […]

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Private Sector Commission Affirms Credibility of September 1 Elections

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has issued a robust statement reaffirming that the General and Regional Elections held on September 1, 2025, were free, fair, and credible. The PSC expressed concern over attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the electoral process through selective and misleading interpretations of the European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU EOM) […]

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Jagdeo Labels Opposition Parties as “Sore Losers”

Following PPP/C’s Election Victory General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has criticized the country’s opposition political parties as “sore losers” for their refusal to accept the results of the recent General and Regional Elections held on Monday. The PPP/C achieved a decisive victory, securing 242,498 votes according to the […]

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Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Responds to Political Misrepresentation Regarding Surama Culture Group

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has issued a statement to address and clarify recent misrepresentations surrounding the Surama Culture Group’s participation in the upcoming Culture Nights Celebrations. The Ministry accused the Team Mohamed party, led by Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, of politicizing the situation for their own gain. The Surama Culture Group is scheduled to perform […]

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Teenager and Woman Hospitalized Following Gas Explosion in Sophia

A teenager and a woman have been hospitalized after a gas explosion occurred at their residence in C Field, Sophia, early Thursday morning, September 4, 2025. Concerns have been raised regarding the gas cylinder involved in the incident, prompting a response from Massy Gas Products. In a statement, Massy Gas Products Guyana Ltd. confirmed that […]

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President Ali Accuses Opposition of ‘Playing Games’ with Democracy

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has criticized the opposition’s attempts to discredit the results of the September 1 Regional and General Elections, labeling their calls to annul the election results as “nonsense” and “absolutely ridiculous.” Speaking to the media outside the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters, where a recount of ballots is currently underway, President Ali […]

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Forward Guyana Movement Demands Urgent Probe into Ballot Box Tampering

The Forward Guyana Movement is calling for an immediate investigation into allegations of ballot box tampering following a press release from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on September 4. The movement expressed concern over GECOM’s response, which they claim deflected attention from video evidence showing improper handling of ballot boxes. In a statement, Amanza Walton-Desir, […]

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Ministry of Agriculture Employee Shot Dead in East Ruimveldt

Royston Drakes Production Reports: A Ministry of Agriculture employee was shot and killed on Thursday night in East Ruimveldt, according to family members. The victim has been identified as Gavin Major, a resident of Charles Street, Charlestown. Police sources indicate that the suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Investigators have not yet disclosed […]

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Former Mayor Ubraj Narine Criticizes Election Process and Calls for Unity

Ubraj Narine, former Mayor of the City of Georgetown, has voiced strong criticism of the recurring issues surrounding the General and Regional Elections in Guyana. In a recent statement, he condemned the lack of progress in maintaining a free and fair electoral process, which he believes the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is constitutionally obligated to […]

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Rickford Burke Questions Integrity of Vote Recount Process

In a Public Statement : Rickford Burke has raised concerns regarding the integrity of the ongoing vote recount process conducted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a recent statement directed at GECOM, political parties, and election observers, Burke questioned the effectiveness of the recount if it does not include cross-referencing votes against the official […]

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Odessa Primus Slams News Room for Inaccurate Reporting

Odessa Primus has publicly criticized the News Room for what she describes as irresponsible reporting. In a recent social media post, Primus expressed her frustration over a story that inaccurately suggested her engagement with Mark France on Facebook. “At the very least, you could check to see if that is actually me before peddling this […]

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