President David Granger last Friday dismissed suggestions that in keeping with his commitment to the ideals of the late president and founder of the People’s National Congress Reform’s (PNCR) Forbes Burnham that elections could be rigged.
“I have never rigged an election in my life. I have no intention of ever doing so,” Granger said during a press conference even as he expressed ignorance that rigged elections were an ideal of Burnham.
He made these comments after being asked to respond to some who say that his commitment to the ideas and ideals of Burnham could see a return of rigged elections which were a feature of the PNC between 1978 and 1985…..
Exxon pact should be rejigged to give 7% royalty –Goolsarran
Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says that the agreement between Guyana and ExxonMobil should be renegotiated to give this country a royalty of 7% on oil produced instead of the current 2% and he also said that there should be a switch from a profit-sharing arrangement to a revenue-sharing one.
Meten-Meer-Zorg man dies after `Chic Chic’ mayhem
-ex-cop in custody At least two men are reportedly in critical condition and one has died, after they were attacked and struck down at an event at the Tarla Dam tarmac, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Demerara on Saturday night.
Charlestown baker Humphrey passes away
Popular Charlestown bakery owner, Winston George Humphrey died yesterday after a period of illness at a city hospital.
Justice Patterson says resigned as advisor to Attorney General
Chairman of the Guyana Elections Com-mission, retired Justice James Patterson has debunked claims by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall that he is still employed as an advisor to the Attorney General.
New stelling launched at Ykinipa
President David Granger yesterday commissioned a $21M stelling at Ykinipa Village, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), which leads from the Akawini Creek into the village.