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 […]
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 […]
Aubrey Norton, the Presidential Candidate and Leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has formally requested a forensic audit of the recent elections from the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh. In his letter, which was shared with the media, Norton demanded that the entire 2025 electoral process […]
President Irfaan Ali has firmly rejected the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s request for a forensic audit of the recent elections, labeling the call to quash the electoral results as “absolute nonsense.” The President made these remarks while visiting the recount of votes at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday. Speaking to reporters […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a strong condemnation of unauthorized filming and the dissemination of misleading information by Hadiyyah Mohamed, sister of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party’s presidential candidate. While present at the GECOM compound during the recount of ballots for Sub-District 4, Ms. Mohamed filmed ballot boxes and shared the […]
Hon. Kwame McCoy, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, has accused Hadiyyah Mohamed and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party of spreading misinformation during the ongoing 2025 electoral process. He claims their campaign is designed to incite fear and disrupt public confidence in the elections. In a statement, McCoy asserted that, despite […]
Nia Gonsalves, a prominent supporter of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and former executive member of the PNC’s youth arm, is calling for the party to accept the results of Monday’s General and Regional Elections. In a social media post, Gonsalves stated that while the ongoing recount may create concerns about vote discrepancies, […]
Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of its service to Venezuela for the remainder of September, though it has not clarified whether operations will resume after the month ends. In a recent social media post, the airline did not provide a specific reason for the suspension of flights from Port-of-Spain to Caracas. Affected passengers have […]
Journalist Travis Chase has filed a defamation lawsuit against social media commentator Mikhil Rodrigues, aka “Guyanese Critic,” seeking over $5 million in damages. The suit stems from statements made during Rodrigues’ Facebook talk show on August 14, which Chase claims harmed his reputation. In court documents, Chase alleges that Rodrigues falsely accused him of taking […]
With the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party poised to become the main Opposition in the new Parliament, Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP), indicated on Thursday that his party may be more inclined to collaborate with the APNU than with WIN on national interest issues. This shift comes as […]
Kobe Emmanuel Stephen, a 19-year-old laborer from Dartmouth, was remanded to prison on Thursday after facing multiple charges related to a series of burglaries in the Essequibo Coast region. Stephen appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Suddie Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with three counts of break and enter and larceny, as well […]
Reaaz Bacchus, a 41-year-old truck driver from New Amsterdam, Berbice, was acquitted of a narcotics trafficking charge on Thursday after the Diamond Magistrate’s Court found insufficient evidence for a conviction. The case was presided over by Magistrate Dylon Bess, who heard submissions from both sides. Bacchus, represented by attorney Bernard Da Silva, had initially submitted […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), stated on Thursday that only the President enjoys immunity from prosecution, not members of Parliament. His comments come amid speculation that Azruddin Mohamed, who contested the September 1 elections, aimed to secure the presidency to evade potential legal repercussions. Now that the election […]
