Year: 2019

…as constitutional deadline for polls fast approaches There is heightened focus on Guyana from several local and international stakeholders as the Constitutional deadline for the General and Regional Elections, triggered by a no-confidence vote on December 21 2018 which saw the toppling of the APNU/AFC Government, fast approaches. The coalition Government has been facing mounting pressure to set a date for elections before the March 21 deadline. But President Granger has been insisting that he has to await guidance from GECOM before he executes his presidential responsibility. President David Granger…

As the time counts down to the constitutionally mandated General and Regional Elections in Guyana, the United States (US) has re-reiterated the need for free and fair polls. This call was made by the newly accredited US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch. In brief remarks after handing over her credentials to President David Granger on Wednesday morning at the Ministry of the Presidency, Ambassador Lynch lauded Guyana for the significant progress made particularly in the political sphere. Without making mention of the current political impasse, the newly accredited US envoy…

…says ‘fight continues to protect rights of new Americans’ New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced two new measures aimed at assisting and protecting immigrants targeted by ICE and the federal government’s “anti-immigrant policies” in their communities, According to the Governor’s office, Cuomo’s first-in-the-nation Liberty Defense Project has selected regional providers and attorneys for a Rapid Response Program to better respond to unanticipated ICE enforcement actions, targeted raids and sweeps statewide. Additionally, Governor Cuomo’s Office for New Americans has selected 21 new Opportunity Centers across the state to deliver essential…

…due to int’l tourism award With Guyana being placed on top of the list of tourism destinations at the recent ITB travel fair, where it was the country voted as “Best in Ecotourism”, the country will soon see many adventurers seeking to explore its pristine waterways and exotic rainforest. This was the position shared by the Director-General of Tourism, Donald Sinclair, on Monday evening during a celebrative ceremony to highlight the country’s achievements at the recent travel fair in Berlin, Germany. Having competed against countries such as Mexico, Cambodia and…

…Guyana heading towards Constitutional crisis as President refuses to call date for elections …Opposition alerting int’l community about political situation A high-level meeting between Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and President David Granger ended in stalemate on Wednesday as the issue regarding the date for an election was not addressed, which ended with Guyana on the precipice of a massive constitutional crisis. Upon his arrival at the Ministry of the Presidency for the meeting with the President, Jagdeo told media operatives that he was not optimistic that the meeting would bear…

Guyana has been named the #1 “Best of Ecotourism” destination in the world, leading ecotourism destinations like Sierra Gorda, Mexico and Tmatboey in Cambodia. The award was presented to Guyana at the ITB global travel trade fair in Berlin, Germany, the Department of Public Information (DPI) has reported. The second annual “Best of Top 100” Awards is a selection of the finest top 100 destinations selected by a panel of experts who reviewed sustainability success stories submitted by destinations worldwide. The newly created “Best of Ecotourism” category was added in…

…family calls for answers Law enforcement officials in DeKalb County, Georgia are seeking the public’s help as they probe the murder of 58-year-old Guyanese national, Darnley Colin Marshall. According to FOX 5 News, the body of the father of six was found burnt and dumped in a park last Thursday. The victims Suzuki motorcycle is missing, according to family members. Family members are pleading with anyone who may have information to come forward and assist law enforcement officials as they continue to seek to find the truth. Family members say…