Guyana Standard

23/07/2025

Opposition-appointed commissioner on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vincent Alexander, does not believe that the Secretariat is in a state of complete readiness for the holding of free and fair elections.

During a recent interview with Guyana Standard, Alexander said that a number of requests made by opposition-appointed commissioners have been ignored or voted against by government commissioners and the Chair, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh. He said that as a result of their petitions being cast aside, a number of measures that ought to be in place are not.

23/07/2025

C.N Sharma and wife endorse PPP/C for second term

Well-known host of talk show, Voice of the People, and political party founder and leader of the Justice for All Party (JFAP), C.N. Sharma, along with his wife, Savitree Sharma, publicly endorsed President Irfaan Ali and the PPP/C government for a second term in office. A statement to this effect was issued moments ago.

The Sharmas’ alignment with the PPP/C began in 2020, when their party, JFAP, broke away from the then-governing APNU coalition. At that time, JFAP accepted the results of the 2020 General Elections and the subsequent recount, acknowledging the PPP/C as the rightful winner and calling for the swift swearing-in of Irfaan Ali as President.

23/07/2025

Citizens can expect the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) manifesto to be made public “very soon, very shortly.” This was stated by the party’s General Secretary, Duarte Hetsberger, at a press conference on Tuesday night.

The party’s Campaign Manager, Odessa Primus noted that with the 2025 General and Regional Elections fast approaching, the party will be hosting its rally and releasing its details of the manifesto which promises to deliver improved governance and a better quality of life for all.

“We are going to be reaching out to the media in the not-so-distant future to ensure that we invite all of you — not only to witness the launch of our manifesto, but to be part of the excitement as you capture it for the purpose of sharing with the general public,” she added.

22/07/2025

At a late-night press conference, two candidates for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party, led by U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, disclosed that they received letters from Demerara Bank informing them that the financial institution would be discontinuing its services with them.

Former PNCR member and parliamentarian Natasha Singh-Lewis and Duarte Hetsberger said they both received emails from the bank on Tuesday.

Notably, Singh-Lewis said she will be taking legal action.

22/07/2025

During a recent interview, the longest-serving commissioner on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vincent Alexander, told Guyana Standard that he holds himself out as a constitutional office holder, with a mandate to serve the electorate for the national good. Alexander said that he, like the others sitting on the commission in representation of the opposition—Charles Corbin and Desmond Trotman—do not take instructions from any political party.
Instead, they use their seats on the commission to advocate for what is needed to facilitate the holding of credible elections.

Alexander said that, unlike their stance, the posture assumed by government-appointed commissioners is quite different. He said two government-nominated commissioners remain members of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Central Committee and have not shied away from making it known that they follow party directives.

When Guyana Standard spoke with government-nominated commissioner Sase Gunraj, his account was totally contrary. Gunraj defended the stance taken by those on his side. Further, he said Alexander and others clearly acted in the interest of party during the 2020 elections saga.

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22/07/2025

In Guyana, some folks can afford to splurge US$5000 on a yacht to cruise the Demerara River. Others can barely afford a tray of eggs, the cost of which has moved from $1500 to $2400. This is the stark reality of the haves and have-nots, a reality which the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) wants to change in this oil-rich nation says the party’s Prime Ministerial Candidate, Juretha Fernandes.

In Guyana, some folks can afford to splurge US$5000 on a yacht to cruise the Demerara River. Others can barely afford a tray of eggs, the cost of which has moved from $1500 to $2400. This is the stark reality of the haves and have-nots, a reality which the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) wan

22/07/2025

While the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is giving the 2025 elections 100 percent of its energies, its leader and Presidential Candidate, Aubrey Norton said he is fully aware that this may not be enough to beat the incumbent. During an appearance on Context, an online show produced and hosted by Enrico Woolford, Norton appeared alongside his Prime Ministerial Candidate where they both fielded questions on a range of issues.

While the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is giving the 2025 elections 100 percent of its energies, its leader and Presidential Candidate, Aubrey Norton said he is fully aware that this may not be enough to beat the incumbent. During an appearance on Context, an online show produced and host

22/07/2025

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22/07/2025

“Noting this, we have partnered with the Ministry of Public Works to establish weight stations. In time to come, there will be the introduction of speed limiting devices to be installed on these motor lorries which will restrict speed capability,” the Traffic Chief said.

Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh said today that measures are being put in place to ensure safe lorry operations along Guyana’s roadways. During the programme “Safeguarding the Nation”, the Chief noted that motor lorries have been consistently flagged with offences such as s...

22/07/2025

Over the last week, the government reimbursed over $140 million to parents in Georgetown whose children wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, in keeping with its policy to subsidise up to eight subjects per student.

Over the last week, the government reimbursed over $140 million to parents in Georgetown whose children wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, in keeping with its policy to subsidise up to eight subjects per student. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand provi

22/07/2025

“Many years ago, we didn’t have but today we have 5,000-plus body-worn cameras in the organisation. Internal checks and balances have also been introduced and are working. An officer's enforcement pattern is examined daily, and we can trace it to see where fairness is applied in the process,” he noted.

Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh has assured that his ranks’ enforcement patterns are being monitored daily to ensure there is fairness in the administration of duties along the country’s roadways. The official made this disclosure during a recent episode of Safeguarding our N...

22/07/2025

This morning our Managing Director, Joel Simpson (left), and Member Natasha Yhap (right), met the Leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Coalition, Aubrey Norton (centre), to discuss our top 10 priorities in the + Manifesto for his party's consideration.