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Development continues after Sept 1 – PM Phillips 

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Thursday night reaffirmed the PPP/C Government’s unwavering commitment to continued national development, telling a packed Region Five community meeting that the work does not end on September 1st, it accelerates. Addressing a vibrant gathering at D’Edward village in Region Five, PM Phillips underscored that development is not seasonal, […]

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PPP/C outlines big, practical vision for young people

– commits to training, jobs, housing, economic opportunities From investment opportunities to free education and support for home ownership, young people have a bright and prosperous future under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined. Speaking with reporters, Dr Jagdeo noted that it is easy to make promises, but […]

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‘The warnings were clear’ – VP Jagdeo on banks cutting ties with WIN candidates

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has doubled down on warnings as yet another local bank (Citizens Bank) has severed ties with individuals connected to the We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) political outfit, headed by US‑sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed. Addressing reporters on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo, who also serves as the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) general secretary, […]

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Thousands trained to protect vulnerable Guyanese from human trafficking

More than 5,000 officials have been trained in the past five years by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Counter-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Unit to help combat human trafficking and to teach frontline workers how to identify and offer help to victims. During an event to observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons […]

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VP Jagdeo condemns continued assaults on Afro-Guyanese aligned with the PPP/C

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has strongly condemned the opposition and its surrogates for intensifying the vile, racist attacks on young and brilliant Afro-Guyanese who have chosen to publicly align themselves with the governing PPP/C. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo said these […]

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T&HD drives record growth in revenue, services and infrastructure

Over the past five years, the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) has recorded significant progress in revenue generation, vessel and stelling rehabilitation, and passenger services. According to a report provided by the T&HD, revenue from operations nearly quadrupled from $339.2 million in August 2020 to $1.2 billion in 2024. In the first half of 2025 […]

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Investing in tomorrow: smart classrooms, cash grants and resources, propel students to success

From smart classrooms to cash grants, school-aged children nationwide are being provided with adequate learning resources and the financial support they need to thrive in their academic journey.    When it comes to education, the government has pulled out all the stops to ensure the education sector gets the resources it requires to shape Guyana […]

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A workforce transformed: 15,000+ skilled through BIT, fuelling economic boom

Over the last five years, more than 15,000 Guyanese have been trained through the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) programme. This milestone represents not just a statistic but reflects the impact on the lives of Guyanese who are now carving a path to a bright future through employment, entrepreneurship, and professional development. This transformation was […]

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Governmet to boost opportunities for 15,000+ part-time workers – President Ali

Thousands of Guyanese employed under the government’s National Pathway Workers programme will enjoy more opportunities over the next five years, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced at a public meeting held at Arch Road in Rose Hall on Wednesday evening. From owning their businesses, training opportunities and full-time employment, the president said these workers can […]

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