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Linden highway communities will access vast opportunities – Pres. Ali

– massive housing development planned to tackle squatting The government’s investments in critical infrastructure, like the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, will create vast opportunities for communities like housing, agriculture, and other economic prospects. This was emphasised by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an engagement with residents of Silver Hill and surrounding communities in Region Four […]

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‘Nobody wants to be associated with moribund movements’ – GS Jagdeo

– Explains why people are joining the PPP/C in droves General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has defended the right of Guyanese to leave the Opposition ranks and join the PPP/C, saying that people have opted out of being associated with a ‘moribund movement’. Dr Jagdeo made these remarks during […]

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Govt to develop almost 2000 house lots on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway— President Ali

— conducts community meetings in Silver Hill, Timehri His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his government will develop approximately 2000 house lots on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway through collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Water and the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC). The President made the disclosure on Wednesday afternoon, while addressing […]

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GS Jagdeo slams City Council for failure to recover $6.5B owed by PNC

– Amid industrial strike by workers General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has slammed the Mayor and City Council for its lack of responsibility in pursuing the $6.5 billion in debt that is owed by the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R). His remarks come amid the industrial strike by city workers, […]

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Over $369M in vehicles, vessels distributed to Amerindian villages in 2024

Residents of Amerindian villages across Guyana are now enjoying improved transportation within their communities, thanks to the investment over $369 million in land and water transport last year. The funds were made available by the government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, under its annual Amerindian Development Fund (ADF) initiative. Minister Pauline Sukhai made the […]

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Dr Jagdeo dismisses WPA’s criticism of Budget 2025

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called out the opposition’s anti-progress criticisms of government performance in an attempt to bring relevance to their cause.  During his weekly press conference, Dr Jagdeo addressed the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) contention that budget 2025 is a “political gimmick”.  He highlighted that […]

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Illegal mining decreasing significantly

─ over 1,000 Guyanese get mining blocks in three years The government has observed a significant decrease in illegal mining practices even as more small and medium-scale Guyanese miners are being issued mining concessions. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat explained that there are situations where pork knockers would encroach on the properties of other […]

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Brutus “diversity policy” lawsuit a PR stunt – GS Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed the “diversity policy” lawsuit by embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus as a desperate publicity stunt to grab headlines. He confirmed that the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs have not been served with a notice, despite news of the […]

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Report recommends blacklisting of contractor involved in Aubrey Barker Road incident

A report has been submitted to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), with a recommendation to blacklist one contractor involved in the construction of the Aubrey Barker Road project. This report stemmed from an investigation conducted jointly by the Ministry of Public Works, and the Guyana Power Light (GPL) into an incident where […]

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Public consultation held on US$604M Palmyra to Moleson Creek Road project

The Ministry of Public Works hosted a public engagement on Wednesday with key stakeholders to discuss the mega US$604 million Palmyra to Moleson Creek road expansion project in Region Six. Stakeholders at the meeting included the project contractor, Vishwa Samudra Engineering Private Ltd of India, members of the Guyana Police Force, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, and […]

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