Daily Archives: May 19, 2020
Recount of Reg. 7 starts; 718 ballot boxes counted so far
One of the new work stations added by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday began counting the votes cast...
PPP’s PM Candidate explains public absence; says was not tested for COVID-19
During his first public appearance in more than a month, Prime Ministerial Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party, Brigadier (retired)...
One more positive COVID-19 case takes the total to 125
As of May 19, 2020, Guyana recorded one new positive COVID-19 case bringing the total number of known cases to...
Coalition says 18 persons who voted for APNU+AFC at Belladrum were out of the country
An agent of the Coalition APNU+AFC on Tuesday evidently claimed 18 persons who voted for the said Coalition were out...
APNU+AFC’s Mahipaul admits Coalition using hearsay to make objections and has no evidence
Outspoken agent for the APNU+AFC coalition Ganesh Mahipaul on Tuesday admitted that he was using information received from other people...
ERC launches investigation into woman’s racist remarks on Facebook
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has launched a probe into a Facebook video posted at the weekend “that is laced...
England tour ‘an economic opportunity’- Holder
West Indies captain Jason Holder has admitted that the proposed tour of England in July will represent an opportunity for players “to...
NGSA to be done by July
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) is expected to be held within the next two months. This disclosure was made...
PPP notes difference of 3, 545 votes in boxes counted so far for District 4
With just 20% of the 879 ballot boxes for District 4 counted in the ongoing recount exercise, the People’s Progressive...
Granger goes soft on claims of victory, now touts inclusionary Gov’t
President David Granger has stayed cleared from reaffirming a victory at the March 2 polls, offering instead that Guyana needs...
COVID-19: GBA, Bris O Promotions seeking support to cushion economic impact
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) and Seon Bristol of Bris O Promotions are examining more ways in which they can...
GCCI wants recount concluded within 25-day deadline; says citizens, businesses are suffering
See full statement below issued on May 18 by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): The Georgetown Chamber...
