Category: Politics

Nagamootoo’s departure a blessing in disguise – PPP

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“Bitter”, “opportunistic”, and “misleading” were the words used by PPP/C campaign manager Robert Persaud to describe ex-party member Moses Nagamootoo who on October 27 again lambasted the party’s leadership at an Alliance For Change rally at Burnham Court. On Friday at the party’s media briefing, Persaud debunked allegations made by Nagamootoo which suggested that the PPP “was corrupt” and did not have “high levels of internal democracy because it deliberately sidelined and bulldozed him out of the party” through “fraudulent means”. He told media operatives that the allegations are obviously…

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Five parties cleared to contest 2011 polls in Guyana

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The three main political groups – People’s Progressive Party/ Civic, A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change— and The United Force (TUF) have been cleared to contest both the general and regional elections, while a small group in Berbice, the East Berbice Development Association (EBDA), got the nod to compete for the regional elections in Region Six. Two other small parties that had submitted lists on Nomination Day last week have been disqualified, sources at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said. These are: Horizon And Star (HAS), headed…

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APNU urges Berbicians to vote for a change

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By Michael Itwaru Partnership for National Unity (APNU) prime ministerial candidate Dr Rupert Roopnaraine has urged supporters of the coalition to vote the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) out of office, calling for an electoral revolt on polling day. Roopnaraine was at the time addressing hundreds of supporters at the party’s rally in Corriverton last Saturday night. He said November 28 — Election Day would be the first anniversary of the multiracial revolt against oppression. “One of the first things on our agenda has to be the complete reform of the…

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Nagamootoo joins AFC

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– cites fallout with PPP’s leadership as main reason for resigning By Michael Younge Long-time member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Moses Nagamootoo has resigned, citing a fallout with the party’s leadership as the main cause. He has since joined the Alliance For Change party.   Nagamootoo, a former information minister under the Cheddi Jagan-led administration, told media operatives at a press conference held at his law firm on Monday afternoon that the decision was “one of the most difficult decisions” he has ever had to make. He said…

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PPP launches manifesto

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– outlines way forward for more diverse, modern, competitive economy The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on Saturday unveiled its 2011 elections manifesto, outlining the way forward to achieve a more diversified, modern, competitive and resilient economy in the next five years. Amongst the many initiatives the party said it will complete are the development of hydroelectricity, a new fibre optic cable and the construction of a deep-water harbour, an all- weather road to Brazil and a bridge to Suriname. PPP/C presidential candidate Donald Ramotar addressing the gathering at the launch…

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Joey ‘seriously considering’ returning to the PPP

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– says Ramotar is the best person for the job Former PPP Member of Parliament (MP) and son of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan, Dr Cheddi “Joey” Jagan on Monday said he is considering endorsing the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) for this year’s elections. At an emergency press briefing at Freedom House late Monday afternoon, Dr Jagan, a dentist by profession, said: “I am just here to announce to the Guyanese public that after being in the opposition ranks for a while, and observing the opposition at…

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32 parties to contest 2011 polls in Guyana

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“GECOM is set for Nomination Day.” This was the word of GECOM Public Relations Officer, Vishnu Persaud. The event was slated for Thursday, October 2011at City Hall. It was also supposed to be the litmus test for parties’ readiness for the impending elections. The expectation was that some 32 political parties were to present their lists for the polls. However, GECOM Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally said that that number might be significantly reduced. So far, the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/ C) seems very much on track, declaring that…

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APNU lays out development plans at Linden rally

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Deh pun you heights!” That was the overriding charge to the people of Linden as opposition coalition A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) outlined its plan for the country if it is to become the next government. The rally attended by just over 1200 supporters at the Burnham Drive in the vicinity of the old Palm Tree cinema, Wismar was delayed by rain and eventually got underway around 18:45h. Lindener and People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) parliamentarian Vanessa Kissoon chaired the proceedings and urged the people of Linden to vote…

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PPP banking on youths for nation building – Ramotar

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By Samuel Sukhnandan Youth Impress, a group of young People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) activists on Thursday evening hosted a cocktail reception for youths to meet and chat with the party’s presidential candidate, Donald Ramotar. The event saw several youths from all walks of life, interacting with the presidential candidate, discussing critical issues about their future and that of the country. In delivering remarks at the reception, Ramotar stated that his party has always relied on young people and continues to rely on them for ideas and support. According to…

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PPP/C keeps Sam Hinds as PM candidate

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By Tiffny Rhodius Presidential candidate of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Donald Ramotar has announced that Samuel Hinds will be his running mate in the 2011 general and regional elections. Hinds would be the longest serving prime minister in Guyana if the party is returned to power. The disclosure was made at the party’s third rally, which was held in Linden, the place where Hinds spent most of his work life. “He is a man who has shown tremendous intelligence; he has shown a capacity for hard work; he…

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