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Minister Ali fights back- says Ramjattan has no credibility to speak about corruption

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By Michael Younge  Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali said that former MP and AFC Chairman Khemraj Ramjattan has no creditability to lecture anyone in the society on issues of corruption, transparency, or accountability. Ali said that Ramjattan needs to cease seeking to score cheap political points by misinforming the public about parliamentary issues and matters which are of vital importance to the public’s welfare. Ali was at the time responding to continued attacks on his character and integrity by the AFC executive member through what he referred to as…

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Govt open to continue working with Canadian investors – Minister Persaud

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Natural Resources and the Environment Minister Robert Persaud on Tuesday morning joined Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine at the Canadian High Commission in a video conference with Canadian investors. The investors gathered in Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada and included Azimuth Resources Limited, CGX Energy Inc, Columbus Gold Corporation, Guyana Goldfields Inc, Reunion Gold Corporation and Sandspring Resources Ltd. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, Minister Persaud assured investors that things are settled and the necessary preparations for continued investments are in place, in spite…

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Granger calls for tripartite budget committee

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Leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) David Granger on Monday called for the establishment of a tripartite budget committee. He believes that such a body should be set up as soon as possible to oversee preparation of the national budget and future budgets. According to Granger, such a committee will collaborate with the Bank of Guyana, the Bureau of Statistics and other departments in presenting an accurate and detailed picture of the economy; identifying all sources of funds and examining potential sources of new funds; It will…

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Five new faces and a new ministry in Ramotar’s Cabinet

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By Ariana Gordon  President Donald Ramotar on Monday swore in a 20-member Cabinet, more than half of whom are from the Bharrat Jagdeo administration, along with five new faces and a new ministry. “I have every confidence that this team that I have just sworn in will work. Some of them who have been here before will continue the dedication that they have shown previously in their positions and in the new positions that they will now have; and those who are coming in for the first time, I want…

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Ramotar, Granger hold talks

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President Donald Ramotar and leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) David Granger on Monday met for talks at the Office of the President. Details of the meeting were not immediately available, but Guyana Times International was told that the two leaders discussed issues of governance and Parliament. Ramotar has pledged to work with the opposition in managing the country. He did acknowledge that with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s lack of a majority in Parliament, it was important for the parties to work together for the good of…

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Cops open fire on APNU protestors

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By Tiffny Rhodius  Police on Tuesday morning fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a protest by a group of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) supporters on Hadfield Street, Georgetown during which retired Guyana Defence Force Chief of Staff, Brigadier Edward Collins and Attorney James Bond were shot and injured. The police said the demonstration was illegal, but APNU leaders are calling the police’s action “crude” and “barbaric” and are demanding an explanation from the police commissioner. Members of the coalition grouping had gathered around 09: 00h…

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Ramotar wins presidency in 2011 Guyana polls

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After some delay and anxiety by the Guyanese populace, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that Donald Ramotar, a trained economist of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has been declared the next president of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Official results released by Gecom shows that the incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic has won the 2011 General and Regional elections for the fifth consecutive time. Chief Election Officer Gocool Boodoo made the revelation during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, three days after ballots were cast countrywide. According to…

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Election results have not been compromised – Surujbally

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Guyana Elections Commission Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally has told the media that the election results that are presented to the nation have not been compromised. He noted that GECOM’s A team of seasoned and battle-tested professionals have carried out an extremely successful elections. “If there were minor glitches, such developments were created by others, we have followed and continued to comply with the legal requirements and all other statements to the contrary are false and provocative. Accordingly, I call on all concerned to accept the official results of the elections…

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AFC concedes defeat, but upbeat about holding balance of power

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By Samuel Sukhnandan The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Wednesday stated that their party is not likely to win the general elections, given the preliminary reports of the ballots counted, but the party is optimistic about holding the balance of power in the 65-seat National Assembly when it convenes. Party leader Raphael Trotman said despite this, the AFC will continue to make strides in winning the hearts of Guyanese, who are ready to accept change and development. Trotman said, “As we speak the AFC can confirm that our party would…

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CARICOM observers say Guyanese elected government ‘under good conditions’

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A PRELIMINARY statement issued on Wednesday by the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission said that Guyanese on November 28were given the opportunity, ‘under good conditions’ to elect a government. The 19 persons comprising the team were deployed in eight teams of two each and one of three to cover Election Day activities. On Election Day, one team was deployed in Regions 3, 5 and 10 respectively; two teams to Region 4 and four teams to Region 6. In addition to the “Scope of Services” provided by the CARICOM Secretariat, the teams…

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