My attention was drawn to a letter to the press written by Mr. David Patterson,Member of Parliament (MP). This letter consists of a most scathing attack on thePublic Procurement Commission (PPC). The Commission, apparently invokedthe ire of Mr. Patterson because they have failed to meet with him as per hisrequest, have not responded satisfactorily to […]
─ says party has no concrete plans for Georgetown General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has called out the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for its poor track record even after years of control in the capital city. This comes on the heels of […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday, condemned the recent attacks by PNC-led APNU+AFC officials on Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice Claudette Singh and false claims of her alignment to the PPP. Speaking at his weekly press conference held at Freedom House, Georgetown, Dr. Jagdeo drew […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has addressed a misconception in relation to the Natural Resources Fund (NRF), perpetuated by Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton. During a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, the general secretary clarified that the investment committee overlooks the investment of sums that remain in the […]
President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reassured teachers that the government is diligently working on a comprehensive package aimed at enhancing their quality of life. The president was speaking during a visit to the Beterverwagting Secondary School, East Coast Demerara, on Thursday, where he engaged with teachers and students. “It’s not only about salary, it’s […]
The government is committed to exploring financial and other support for Essequibo farmers, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Thursday during a meeting in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam). During the president’s visit, he addressed a number of concerns of farmers and other residents along the Essequibo Coast. He was accompanied by Minister of Agriculture […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, however, he noted that vigilance and precautions are necessary to guard against a repeat of a pandemic. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday that 550 farmers in the Pomeroon River, Region Two, will soon benefit from the provision of elevated beds and two mini excavators. The announcement was made during a meeting with residents and farmers in Marlborough Village. President Ali indicated the provision of elevated beds and excavators is […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has assured that works on the Eteringbang airstrip in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are advancing. Providing an update on Tuesday, the minister said the government recognises the importance of the airstrip and is working diligently to deliver the project to the people. “Eteringbang is in a strategic location, and […]
The Ministry of Health on Thursday received 33 laptops from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), even as Guyana continues to move away from traditional paper-based data collection methods in all sectors. The systems will aid in improving the ministry’s management of vaccination data as well as identify areas that are lacking immunisation, […]