7 h. ago Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC

Dear Editor, When the late PNC and Opposition Leader Desmond Hoyte picked a relatively youthful 40-year old Aubrey Norton to become PNC General Secretary in 1997, many saw it as a visionary or forward-looking move to accentuate the role of youth as rising leaders of the party. The article Norton’s rehabilitation runs through new faces and a change of direction for the APNU/PNC appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 h. ago Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary

(ESPN) For the fourth consecutive Sunday, an India team may choose not to shake hands with a Pakistan team. India Women meet Pakistan Women in Colombo on October 5 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The article Will India Women shake hands with Pakistan? ‘There’s no change in last week,’ says BCCI secretary appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism

Dear Editor, The recently concluded 2025 General and Regional election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the […] The post Election in Guyana: Changing Voters Dynamics & The Decline of Racialism appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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55 h. ago In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. The article In order to change the Constitution it is first necessary to understand it appeared first on Stabroek News.

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57 h. ago Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington

Dear Editor, Further to commentaries on the Maduro regime, the NYT (Sep 30) front page reported that President Trump Administration is making plan to topple it because of the threat it poses to USA — narco as well as geo-strategic. Other publications in Europe and Middle East have similar reports as the Times. Maduro has […] The post Regime Change in Venezuela is being talked about in Washington appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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57 h. ago The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution

Dear Editor, Once again, I am compelled to revisit the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. If we are truly committed to this principle, not just mouthing it for political expediency, then everyone must be held accountable to the same standard. Only then can we begin to build a Guyana consistent with […] The post The problem is not the Constitution. The problem is ignorance of the Constitution appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Commonwealth citizens have a right to vote in elections in Guyana

Kaieteur News – One of the lesser-known but fascinating aspects of Guyana’s electoral law is the right of Commonwealth citizens to vote in national elections. Unlike in many other countries, Guyana’s Constitution extends the franchise beyond its own citizens to include those from other Commonwealth territories. But there are conditions attached: Commonwealth citizens must be both […] The post Commonwealth citizens have a right to vote in elections in Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago AFC can reclaim original mission and strategic renewal through advocacy and activism

Dear Editor, I wish to comment on the Alliance for Change’s (AFC) recent decision to embrace a more activist and advocacy-oriented role. The article AFC can reclaim original mission and strategic renewal through advocacy and activism appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago The 2016 PSA taxation provisions and the concerns of three U.S. Senators

Article 223 (3) of the Constitution requires the Auditor General to submit his reports to the Speaker of the National Assembly who shall cause them to be laid before the Assembly. The article The 2016 PSA taxation provisions and the concerns of three U.S. Senators appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago GECOM’s makeup AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness

Kaieteur News – The Alliance for Change (AFC) has echoed the sentiments of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) saying that the Carter Price formula which determines the makeup of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has outlived its usefulness. Party chairman, David Patterson told journalists Friday that the AFC and country are concerned about the functioning […] The post GECOM’s makeup… AFC says Carter formula has outlived its usefulness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2025 general election delivered results no one could have imagined a decade ago. The governing PPP/C expanded its majority to 36 seats, APNU collapsed to just 12, and WIN, a first-time party, claimed 16 seats in a debut that signalled stunning voter realignment and changes in decades old voting patterns.  And under […] The post More voters, fewer votes: The hidden story of Guyana’s 2025 election appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should take immediate steps to implement biometrics, interim leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) David Patterson said on Friday. “The time is now for GECOM to start implementing several reforms born out of the experiences of the electorate, as well as the recommendations of the various […] The post GECOM must have biometrics implemented ahead of 2030 elections – Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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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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6 d. ago ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director

Kaieteur News – The United States (U.S) government could haul Guyanese officials in for questioning as part of a possible investigation into the ‘false’ tax receipts issued to American oil giant, ExxonMobil. This is according to former executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Vincent Adams. During an Alliance For Change (AFC) press […] The post ‘Guyanese officials could be questioned by U.S Govt. over false tax receipts issued to Exxon’ – Former EPA Director appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Hughes says remains dedicated to AFC; throws support behind Patterson

Kaieteur News – Attorney, Nigel Hughes, while taking full responsibility for the defeat of his party at the recent General and Regional Elections, said he remains dedicated to the Alliance For Change (AFC) and will fully support party chairman, David Patterson. Hughes appeared on the panel Friday during his party’s press conference and declared, “if […] The post Hughes says remains dedicated to AFC; throws support behind Patterson appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Dr. Hinds’ interview highlights the seriousness of racism in Guyana and the world at large

Dear Editor, As a current student of International Relations, it is important that all and sundry understand the “dogma of politics” including its complexities before understanding the political ideologies of Dr. David Hinds. While I may not agree with everything Dr. Hinds says, I must commend him for being candid and pragmatic in his interview […] The post Dr. Hinds’ interview highlights the seriousness of racism in Guyana and the world at large appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Opposition hopes for greater PAC scrutiny of Government spending in new parliament

Kaieteur News – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member and former Member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Ganesh Mahipaul is hoping that the Government will change its approach and allow PAC to better scrutinise public spending. This is despite, the ruling People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) party securing a greater majority in the […] The post Opposition hopes for greater PAC scrutiny of Government spending in new parliament appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted

Even as the Changhong supermarket at the corner of Brickdam and Brummel Place in Georgetown is set to open next month, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) yesterday said it is still trying to find out the name of the owner so as to be able to serve a building notice that says construction is ongoing without permission. The article Supermarket set to open on Brickdam but no permission granted 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 “They are giving away our patrimony” – Patterson says as Govt. approves 7th oil project without additional benefits

Kaieteur News – While the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Coalition was accused of “selling out” the nation’s patrimony in the lopsided deal with ExxonMobil and partners, the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government is now being blazed for “giving away” Guyana’s wealth. Former Minister and Member of Parliament (MP), […] The post “They are giving away our patrimony” – Patterson says as Govt. approves 7th oil project without additional benefits appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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