General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing demands of electricity generation. He was at the time responding to criticisms presented by Opposition Member of Parliament, David Patterson who expressed the view that costs associated with the rental of […]
– rejects opposition’s claims of corruption, poor planning Despite the opposition’s attempts to suggest otherwise, majority of the contracts being executed across the country are on track and progressing well. This assurance was given by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. It follows […]
– highlights new Secretary of State nominee is familiar with border controversy General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed satisfaction with the nomination of United States Senator Marco Rubio for new Secretary of State by U.S. President Elect, Donald Trump. The general secretary was at the time speaking at his […]
The enhancement of operations at Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) remains high on the government’s agenda. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali provided insight into several key measures that the government is implementing to boost production while also ensuring sugar remains a viable part of Guyana’s economy. The president was at the time speaking during an interview […]
Residents and farmers from Alliance Road and neighbouring areas in Timehri, East Bank Demerara will soon benefit from agricultural interventions to expand crop production. These commitments were made by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at a community engagement at Vickey’s Residence, Timehri, on Wednesday. After listening to the issues raised, Minister Mustapha said the farmers […]
World Diabetes Day is commemorated on November 14 each year, and the theme on this occasion is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of premature death and illness across the globe. While diabetes and its complications are largely preventable, prevention and management strategies are crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality […]
The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services. The ministry’s specialised Book Distribution Unit (BDU) facilitates the timely distribution of textbooks for primary, secondary, and nursery students in every region, ensuring each child’s education needs are met regardless […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that pensioners and public servants will receive the one-off $100,000 cash grant before the end of this month. President Ali made the announcement during an interview on the newly televised programme called, ‘In The Seat,’ on Wednesday night. He disclosed that training has already commenced for data collection […]
The Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre should integrate economic development along with its environmental biodiversity research and practices. This was emphasised by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday during a visit to the research centre. The project is located at the junction of the Cuyuni, Mazaruni, and Essequibo Rivers. The president noted that the […]
The North-South corridor of Conversation Tree, Georgetown is now completed ahead of GuyExpo 2024. The newly completed route will aid significantly in reducing traffic congestion, as thousands of Guyanese are set to visit the expo slated for November 14 to 17, at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. During a site inspection on Wednesday, Minister of Public […]