GECOM to conduct Claims and Objections exercise in January 2025 – Guyana Times Home Top Stories GECOM to conduct Claims and Objections exercise in January 2025 …final voters list changes by February 2 The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced schedules for Claims and Objections, with the electoral agency revealing that Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) will be published by December 24, which persons can scan to make claims for or objections against names on the list.According to a notice from the Commission, after the lists are published and affixed on buildings by the registration officers, claims for persons to be included on the list can be made to the registration officer of each registration area between January 2 and January 15, 2025.The qualifying date for electors to be 18 years old, is December 31, 2024. This means that persons who have...

-President Ali highlights PPP/C government’s tremendous strides in promoting inclusivity, reducing division -says investments in human capacity, development will continue   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali signalling that his aspiration is for a united and prosperous Guyana, has noted that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration has made significant strides in promoting inclusivity and reducing division in Guyana. The Head of State made these remarks during the most recent airing of “In the Seat”, where he indicated that Guyanese are seeing for themselves the tremendous growth and opportunities that abound and are reaping the benefits. Going back, President Ali said that when one looks at some of the communities across the country where historically there would be resistance for PPP/C leaders or a PPP government, this has been completely wiped out. These he said are areas where one would have thought in the past were so resistant that they would not...

17-year-old bandit shot dead in robbery of mother, daughter – Guyana Times Home Top Stories 17-year-old bandit shot dead in robbery of mother, daughter …toy gun, stolen cellphone found in possession A robbery on Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown, on Friday night ended in death when a 17-year-old bandit was fatally shot, and his accomplice fled the scene. Reports indicate that the robbery took place around 21:10h near Kaikan Street, North Ruimveldt, where two victims—a mother and her teenage daughter—were accosted by armed robbers.Dead is 17-year-old Carl Rolland Reid, also known as “Carloo Reid,” of Tucville Squatting Area, Georgetown.The victims, a 45-year-old food vendor from Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD), and her 15-year-old daughter, were standing on the northern side of Aubrey Barker Road, waiting for transportation to get home. Carl Rolland Reid lifeless body that was found at the robbery scene...

— President Ali demands improvement in GPL service in 2025 IN a bold and decisive statement, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that “heads will roll” if the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) fails to improve its services in 2025. Speaking with a group of women journalists during the second episode of In the Seat, the President emphasised the importance of reliable electricity service for the country’s economic growth, social development and overall quality of life. President Ali’s strong words followed mounting concerns over frequent power outages, system failures and the deteriorating performance of GPL, which have led to widespread frustration among consumers. The public, including businesses and households, have been vocal in its dissatisfaction with the quality of service provided by the power company. Dr Ali reiterated that the government’s focus was on modernisation, expansion, and improved efficiency of the country’s energy sector. The President explained that the government...

Govt has invested more than $115B in GDF since 2020 – Ali – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Govt has invested more than $115B in GDF since 2020 – Ali …says every soldier must be upskilled for upgraded GDF It has been revealed that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has invested more than $115 billion in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) since 2020, with President Dr Irfaan Ali also stressing the need for all soldiers to become upskilled to complement the improvements being made.While addressing the army at the GDF’s recent Christmas Luncheon at Base Camp Ayanganna, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force made it clear that the Government is intent on optimising not only the GDF’s infrastructure and equipment, but also human capital development.“As we build partnerships with many different countries, you’ll be exposed to greater training. Greater opportunity. And...

-President Ali highlights 2024 achievements, plans for 2025 & beyond -Investments in infrastructure, human capital, digitisation, economic diversification to continue   AS Guyana’s landscape continues to reach unprecedented heights and the lives of citizens beam with opportunities, President Dr Irfaan Ali has additional plans to further reshape the country.In a recent ‘In the Seat’ media engagement, the President reflected on his government’s achievements since assuming office in 2020 and discussed development plans for 2025 and beyond.While noting that the government’s accomplishments are based on its 2020 manifesto promises, President Ali proudly reported that the administration has almost completed all of them.“Every single commitment we made in the manifesto has been realised and we are now working on bonus achievements,” he said. Reflecting on how Guyana has been steered in a transformative path since his government assumed office, Dr Ali then highlighted how Guyana has evolved in all spheres.The President was...

Court of Appeal overturns rape conviction, orders retrial – Guyana Times Home News Court of Appeal overturns rape conviction, orders retrial The Court of Appeal on Friday overturned the conviction of Sheldon Lynch, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl in Region One (Barima-Waini) on August 22, 2015.The decision was made on the grounds that prejudicial evidence had been improperly admitted during his trial, significantly impacting the fairness of the proceedings. A retrial has been ordered for the next session of the Demerara Criminal Assizes, scheduled to begin next month.Lynch, who is in his 50s, was convicted in July 2016 after a trial by judge and jury at the Demerara High Court. Following his conviction, he received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.It is alleged that Lynch engaged in sexual penetration with the child...

One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships… THE largest turn-out of the One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championship watched as Nicollette Fernandes and Jason- Ray Khalil emerged winners of Men’s and Women’s singles titles, when the action-packed tournament climaxed in the finals yesterday. In the women’s final, the scores did not truly reflect the magnitude of competition between Number Two seed Mary Fung-a-Fat and World Masters Women’s Singles Champion, the evergreen Nicolette Fernandes. Fung-a-Fat displayed wonderful manoeuvres and tenacity, but Fernandes made phenomenal use of the Court, and produced precise shot selection and exquisite backhand drives as the 41-year-old Caribbean Squash sensation looked supremely fit and in total control. Singles winners (from left) Nicolette Fernandes (Women), Jason-Ray Khalil (Men’s), Zion Hickerson (Boys’ U-15), Emily Fung-a-Fat (Girls’ U15/ U19) and Demetri Lowe Mary, on the other hand, tested Nicollette with well-placed drop shots, but Nicolette, aging like good wine, countered them like...

Guyana could earn US$250M – US$500M from GtE Project – VP Jagdeo – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Guyana could earn US$250M – US$500M from GtE Project – VP… The Guyana Government anticipates that its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project could earn the country as much as US$500 million from savings when electricity prices are slashed by half and from the sale of the rich excess gas.This is according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, during a press conference on Thursday.Located at Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD), the GtE Project includes the construction of an Integrated Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) plant and a 300-megawatt (MW) combined cycle power plant utilising the rich natural gas from the offshore operations in the prolific Stabroek Block.When the power plant becomes operational, which is slated for early 2025, it is expected that the addition of 300MW into...

–Jagdeo blasts party for dodging core matters PEOPLE’S Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, has lambasted the Alliance for Change (AFC) for attempting to hide the reality that it does not have a developmental plan for Guyana and dodging accountability for its role in the 2020 General and Regional Elections. Labelling the party as […] RPT