6 d. ago AFC says will rebound, sees urgent need for constitutional reform

While the results of the 2025 election were not what they were hoping for, the Alliance For Change (AFC) still sees itself as an important part of Guyana’s political landscape and remains optimistic about its future. The article AFC says will rebound, sees urgent need for constitutional reform appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Let us instead clamour for a comprehensive review of the 1999/2000 constitutional amendments

Dear Editor, The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has been criticized for underperformance. I am a member of the CRC, representing APNU, but I respond here on my own behalf as a citizen. The article Let us instead clamour for a comprehensive review of the 1999/2000 constitutional amendments appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago The real issue is not the CRC, but the nature of constitution reform itself

Dear Editor, The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has been criticised for underperformance. I am a member of the CRC, representing APNU, but I respond here on my own behalf as a citizen. In my view, while several criticisms have merit, others have been misdirected or are too narrow in focus. I therefore attempt here to […] The post The real issue is not the CRC, but the nature of constitution reform itself appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections results

Dear Editor, Mr. Nigel Hughes has done the decent thing in resigning from the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) now that his party is not represented in parliament. The article Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections results appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago The Constitutional Reform Commission needs a reset in light of 2025 election results

Dear Editor, Mr. Nigel Hughes has done the decent thing in resigning from the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) now that his party is not represented in parliament. Kudos for such a principled position. That sets a good example for the PNC representatives on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to follow Mr. Hughes’ example and step […] The post The Constitutional Reform Commission needs a reset in light of 2025 election results appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA

Dear Editor, Readers of Stabroek News Sunday edition (9/21) were treated to an extra-ordinary commentary from the Chairperson of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) former Chancellor Carl Singh. Chairman Singh’s comments were what one would expect from an external observer, bemoaning the fact that “everything that happens to the Commission is determined by the membership.” […] The post Current procedure for constitutional reform ignores relevant laws – GHRA appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Constitutional Reform Commission must stop hiding behind self

Dear Editor, I welcome the openness with which retired Chancellor Carl Singh has sought to explain the paralysis of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC). The article Constitutional Reform Commission must stop hiding behind self-imposed restrictions appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago ‘New opposition leader should decide on reps for Constitutional Reform Commission’ – Hughes

Kaieteur News – Announcing his resignation from the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC), a day after stepping down as leader of the Alliance For Change, attorney Nigel Hughes said Friday that the new opposition leader, Azruddin Mohamed should have a say in who sits on panel. Hughes was appointed in April of last year alongside 19 […] The post ‘New opposition leader should decide on reps for Constitutional Reform Commission’ – Hughes appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible

-will focus in parliament on poverty relief, constitutional reform At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Dr. David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), strongly criticized the recently concluded 2025 national and regional elections, describing them as “far below what is universally considered to be credible elections.” The article David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago GECOM commissioners’ appointments permanent as per the Constitution – Alexander

Adding to the public discourse on the tenure of opposition-appointed members on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as well as its composition, longstanding commissioner Vincent Alexander said that while the situation highlights the need for constitutional reform, the positions are permanent. The article GECOM commissioners’ appointments permanent as per the Constitution – Alexander appeared first on Stabroek News.

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