Category: Politics

What does Tillerson’s exit mean for Guyana

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After eight years of being criticized by the Obama administration, the oil and gas industry enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in Washington upon the appointment of a “true-bred” oilman as the new Secretary of State in the person of Mr Rex Tillerson. However, on March 13, 2018, President Trump relieved Mr Tillerson of his command of the State Department. This action sent ripples through Washington DC, even though it was expected. He was seen as a very competent professional who had the potential to get big things done. NOW WHAT! What…

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Massive changes could be made at PPP/C’s year-end Congress

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Preparations are underway for the upcoming Congress of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) with anticipation growing amongst its supporters of the return of Bharrat Jagdeo to the helm of the party’s structure and his possible candidature as the person who could lead the opposition force to a resounding victory at the 2020 General and Regional Elections. Though Jagdeo has not given any firm indication that he will accept the mounting calls to serve a third term, he has not said definitely that he has not had a change of…

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Man ordered to pay fine or face jail time for ‘Facebook’ death threats against PPP officials

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The self-professed A Partnership for 3National Unity/ Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) activist who posted death threats on social media against Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and other leaders of the PPP/C was today ordered to either pay a $75,000 fine or face six months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the offence. Tameshwar Beekham, 39, of Crabwood Creek Corentyne, Berbice was accused of threatening by way of writing on his ‘Facebook’ page plans to murder former Presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar as well as Clement Rohee and Dr Roger…

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APNU urges stronger measures to address domestic violence

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The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has “vehemently denounced” the continuing perpetration of all forms of inter-personal violence and, particularly, violence against women. More than 11 women have been murdered so far this year. “APNU is aware that the Guyana Police Force has long promised to install a Central Domestic Violence Unit at its headquarters and at divisional, sub-divisional, and station levels,” APNU said in a statement. Special unit “APNU, therefore, calls for the establishment of a special Inter-Personal Violence Unit to pro-actively counter this raging crime. The existing…

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Rohee elected PPP General Secretary

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– “I have full confidence in him that he will do a good job” – Ramotar . By Michael Younge – Long standing People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP) member Clement Rohee was unanimously elected to serve as the party’s fourth general secretary when its recently installed 35-member central committee met on Monday to renew its leadership team. Rohee won the committee’s support after incumbent secretary President Donald Ramotar declined re-election and backed his candidacy for the helm of the party, explaining that he was unable to bear the burden of…

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AFC backs govt amendments to Granger’s killings motion

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The Alliance For Change (AFC) said it will support the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission to probe the countless unlawful killings that occurred in Guyana over the years. The party also wants to expand the period to be investigated. The two amendments were proposed by government for a motion tabled by Opposition Leader David Granger. Granger in his original motion had asked that a Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigate unlawful killings from 2004 to present, but government wanted the probe to go back as far as the 1960s.…

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‘I am here to stay’

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– Rohee says as contract signed to kick start security reform Capita Symonds Associate Director Paul Wadsworth signs the agreement that will foresee the continued consultancy of the firm in the development of the Guyana Police Force he Home Affairs Ministry on Monday signed a contract with the United Kingdom (UK)-based Capita Symonds firm for the provision of consultancy services for the Guyana Police Force (GPF), in keeping with the Security Sector Strategic Plan (SSSP). The contract, valued US$129,750 or approximately G$25 million, is expected to last about four to…

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PPP/C seeking Gy$2.5M in compensation for damaged Linden office

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Compton Fraser, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Region 10 organiser, is claiming some Gy$2.5 million for items that were damaged in the party office when a fire was set inside the building on July 18 last. As the Linden Commission of Inquiry continued on Tuesday, with  its compensation aspect of the probe, more witnesses came forward to claim compensation for injuries sustained and/or damages to their property. This aspect of the probe is in keeping with terms of reference number three which states, “Make recommendations for compensation where necessary for…

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“There is a political agenda to target former President Jagdeo” – Nandlall

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APNU MP Carl Greenidge Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has expressed concerns over the parliamentary opposition’s consistent moves towards the denial of rights to Guyanese, using their one-seat controlling majority. In a special interview aired on the National Communications Network, Nandlall and People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament Manzoor Nadir addressed the issue of the Former Presidents’ (Benefits and Other Facilities) Bill 2012, which was passed last week by the opposition in the National Assembly. Nandlall stated that the most fundamental thing to be noted…

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Trotman must safeguard Rohee’s rights as an MP – Nandlall

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The Committee of Privileges that was slated to meet Monday, to review whether Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee had violated any of the Standing Orders of the National Assembly was abandoned. Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Anil Nandlall expressed the view that he believes “it is safe to conclude that Rohee will be allowed to speak in the National Assembly on the next occasion that he attempts to do so.” The Legal Affairs Minister had dispatched a letter last week to the clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs,…

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