Government & Politics

Leader of the Opposition meeting with IDB country representative - APNU Press Release

Ms. Sophie Makonnen, along with her Office Support Assistant, Ms. Sheron Roberts, meeting with APNU representatives

At the invitation of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Brigadier David A. Granger, MP, the IDB Country Representative, Ms Sophie Makonnen, along with her Operations Specialist Ms. Leslie-Ann Edwards, met with APNU representatives to discuss the current status of IDB involvement for the Amaila Falls Hydro-power project.

APNU outraged over GPL proposed hike in electricity rates - APNU Press Release

An employee of the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) working on a lamppost

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is outraged that the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has unjustifiably and brazenly moved to increase electricity rates. This hike comes at a time when an increasing number of Guyanese are suffering from the ravages of rising poverty levels, induced by the failing policies of the Administration resulting in the extremely high cost of living.

The AFC's position on the proposed GPL rate increase - AFC Press Release

GPL, Guyana

When GPL made a loss before tax of G$9.4 billion over the last two years, the taxpayers donated G$12.5 billion.

What did GPL do with your G$12.5 Billion?

GPL did not reduce electricity theft, especially commercial theft which remained fixed for two years at 17.0%? This negligence caused G$2.4 billion in lost revenue.

Walter Rodney's death - Whither an Independent International Commission of Inquiry? - By Minette Bacchus

Dr. Walter Rodney

June 13th cometh and Walter Rodney’s name will parade the national spotlight in the usual finger-pointing, divisive, deification, reinvention and sanitization of his political life, and absent any serious action to make real the 2005 legislative vote to establish an Independent International Commission of Enquiry (IICE).

APNU rejects Minister Ganga Persaud outrageous and unfounded remarks for the holding of local government elections - APNU Press Release

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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has intensified it’s onslaught on local democracy and have ominously signaled what may be Government’s intentions to further delay the holding of local government elections, which are overdue by fifteen (15) years.

President Xi of China meets with 7 Caribbean leaders

President Xi of China and President Donald Ramotar of Guyana

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a group of Caribbean leaders during his visit in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, aiming to promote cooperation and realize mutual development between the world's second-largest economy and the Caribbean region.

AFC will not de-link law reform from enforcement - AFC Press Release

Alliance for Change

The Alliance For Change wishes to make a preliminary comment on the reported extension given by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) for Guyana to reform laws to fight illicit and other forms of dirty money.

Meeting between President Ramotar and Leader of the Opposition - APNU Press Release

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At the request of President Donald Ramotar, a meeting was held, on Wednesday 29th May 2013, with the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Brigadier David A. Granger, MP, at the Office of the President.

Argentine prosecutor accuses Iran of terror plots and setting up intelligence networks in countries including Guyana

Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman

A top Argentine prosecutor formally accused Iran on Wednesday of opening secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks. These intelligence networks were established in countries that include Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Surinam and Trinidad and Tobago.

47th Independence Anniversary Day Message – Alliance For Change (AFC)

Alliance for Change

May 26, 2013 - The Alliance For Change extends congratulations to all Guyanese at home and abroad on the occasion of Guyana's 47th Independence Anniversary.

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