Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), headed by former APNU politician Amanza Walton-Desir, has taken the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to court – less than two weeks before the September 1 General and Regional Elections. This is a developing story… See full statement from the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM): The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has today, filed […] The post Amanza Walton-Desir’s FGM takes GECOM to court less than 2 weeks before Sept. 1 polls appeared first on INews Guyana.
$33.9M Command Operations Centre commissioned in Linden
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has commissioned a newly constructed Command Operations Centre in Mackenzie, Linden, Region 10, an investment of $33.9 million under the government’s broader security sector upgrade programme. The Command Operations Centre is a key component of the ‘Safe City to Safe Country Expansion Project’ and will provide an “eagle-eye view” […] The post $33.9M Command Operations Centre commissioned in Linden appeared first on INews Guyana.
Commonwealth to observe Guyana’s 2025 general and regional elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey will deploy a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to observe the forthcoming general and regional elections in Guyana, scheduled for 1 September 2025. Led by Hon. Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu, former minister of foreign affairs Tonga, the Commonwealth Observer Group comprises eminent Commonwealth citizens with distinguished backgrounds in law, election administration, diplomacy, […] The post Commonwealth to observe Guyana’s 2025 general and regional elections appeared first on INews Guyana.
PPP/C to introduce coding in every secondary school, will promote creation of remote & hybrid tech jobs
Within the next five years, the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) intends to incubate digital talent amongst the country’s youth population. To achieve this, it will develop and implement a National Digital Literacy Programme targeting youth, women, the elderly, Amerindian communities, and other unserved and underserved groups. Further, it will introduce coding in every secondary […] The post PPP/C to introduce coding in every secondary school, will promote creation of remote & hybrid tech jobs appeared first on INews Guyana.
Targeted job opportunities, housing support, improved access to public buildings for PWDs – PPP/C
The Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has recommitted to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all Guyanese, including persons with disabilities (PWDs). According to the party’s manifesto, over the next five years, it will develop and implement an updated Special Education Needs (SEN) policy aimed at ensuring that children with disabilities have an opportunity […] The post Targeted job opportunities, housing support, improved access to public buildings for PWDs – PPP/C appeared first on INews Guyana.
Family demands justice for 22-Y-O killed in car accident near Russian Embassy
The family of 22-year-old Emmanuel King Boodie of Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, who was recently killed in a car accident, is demanding justice. The young man was struck down and killed late Friday night. Relatives say the driver involved in the accident was released on bail shortly after the incident. Boodie’s mother, Shondell Boodie, […] The post Family demands justice for 22-Y-O killed in car accident near Russian Embassy appeared first on INews Guyana.
US deploys warships near Venezuela to combat drug threats, sources say
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Three U.S. Aegis guided-missile destroyers will arrive off the coast of Venezuela in the next 36 hours as part of an effort to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said on Monday. President Donald Trump has wanted to use the military to go […] The post US deploys warships near Venezuela to combat drug threats, sources say appeared first on INews Guyana.
OAS deploys Electoral Observation Mission in Guyana for Sept. 1 polls
The Organization of American States (OAS) has begun deployment of its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana, led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding. The OAS/EOM will comprise 27 experts and observers from 18 countries. The Mission will focus its work on electoral organization and registries, […] The post OAS deploys Electoral Observation Mission in Guyana for Sept. 1 polls appeared first on INews Guyana.
Guyanese Justice Arif Bulkan to join CCJ bench
Mr Justice Arif Bulkan, a national of Guyana, has been selected by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), the independent body responsible for recruiting staff and judges for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), to join the CCJ as a Judge. He will fill the vacancy created by the elevation of the Mr […] The post Guyanese Justice Arif Bulkan to join CCJ bench appeared first on INews Guyana.
Over 700,000 persons registered to vote; 2790 polling stations to be established – GECOM
Deputy Chief Election Officer Anneal Giddings has revealed that there are 757,690 electors registered to contest in the September 1 General and Regional Elections. He made the disclosure today during a press conference hosted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Meanwhile, GECOM will be establishing 2,790 polling stations across the country on September 1. Of […] The post Over 700,000 persons registered to vote; 2790 polling stations to be established – GECOM appeared first on INews Guyana.