Hughes sticking to position on passage of no-confidence motion -“There was no majority”

Hughes sticking to position on passage of no-confidence motion -“There was no majority”

Well-known Attorney-At-Law Nigel Hughes, who once served as the Chairman of the Alliance For Change, is standing by his position that there was no majority passage of the no confidence motion, when one considers the make up of the National Assembly and what would constitute a majority. Mr. Hughes contention is that the Constitution speaks…

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President and Opposition Leader to meet in January in preparation for early elections

President and Opposition Leader to meet in January in preparation for early elections

President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo will meet in early January to discuss the passage of the no-confidence motion against the government and the setting of a date for national and regional elections. The Constitution prescribes that the government has to call elections within three months or at  date agreed to by two-thirds…

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We will do everything necessary to facilitate smooth functions of elections in wake of no-confidence outcome – Pres. Granger

We will do everything necessary to facilitate smooth functions of elections in wake of no-confidence outcome – Pres. Granger

President David Granger has indicated that following the passing of the no-confidence motion against his government,  the government will abide by the stipulations which have been imposed on it. In a statement from his office, the President said he will embark on discussions with its coalition partners the Alliance For Change (AFC) and those who…

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