The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a proposal for the lifting of Venezuela sanctions in exchange for the creation of a power-sharing transitional government made up of members of the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's Socialist Party. With the South American nation squeezed by low world oil prices, a spreading coronavirus
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Antigua’s PM announces 24-hour lockdown
Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne on Tuesday announced a 24-hour curfew for the next seven days beginning on Thursday after berating the people of Antigua and Barbuda of not taking seriously the threats posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) that has killed more than 40000 people worldwide. Browne, who
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS STILL SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Eugene Correia International Airport (ECIA) will remain closed to international flights for another month. According to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, the decision was taken in an effort to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. A statement from the entity said: “The World Health
PLAISANCE SHOPKEEPER DIES OF COVID-19 IN NEW YORK
A shopkeeper from Plaisance, East Coast Demerara has died in the United States from complications due to the novel Coronavirus. 69-year-old Frank Michael reportedly suffered from pre-existing health conditions prior to contracting the virus. According to family members, he died on Monday, March 30th after battling for a week on
FULL COURT RULES IT HAS NO JURISDICTION TO HEAR RECOUNT CASE
On Tuesday, the Full Court discharged the injunctions granted by High Court Judge Franklyn Holder on March 17. The injunctions stopped the Guyana Elections Commission from carrying out a CARICOM supervised full recount of votes cast at the March 02 general and regional elections. In a unanimous decision, the Full Court
AFC CALLS FOR NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT
Monday night, the Alliance For Change endorsed calls for a national unity government and constitutional reform. The AFC said that no matter which party takes the seat of government, both must engage each other in a power-sharing administration with clear longterm goals. Specifically, the AFC says that, at a minimum,
PM NAGAMOOTOO CALLS FOR “INTERNATIONAL INQUIRY” INTO ELECTIONS
Earlier this month, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan raised claims of outside interference into Guyana’s 2020 General and Regional Elections. This week, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo echoed Ramjattan’s sentiments in his newspaper column, “My Turn.” Nagamootoo is also calling for “liberal democrats from around the world” to heed calls for
Joint Ministerial Task Force Address Covid-19
A Ministerial Joint Task Force was formed to address the threat of COVID-19. This afternoon, the team held a joint press conference in response. In the press conference the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Field said the Cheddi Jagan Airport and Eugene Correia Airport will be closed to
ICJ Postpones Guyana vs Venezuela Case
The International Court of Justice was set to hear the case that was meant to solve the Guyana-Venezuela Border controversy. However, that date has been postponed amid fears of the Covid-19 global pandemic. A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “In the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3
