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202 students begin PhD studies through GOAL and ARKA JAIN University partnership

– Diverse doctoral programmes to support national development Two hundred and two Guyanese students have officially begun their PhD studies through a collaborative initiative between the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and ARKA JAIN University in India. This marks one of the most significant cohorts of doctoral candidates in the country’s history and a […]

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Guyana welcomes US Senator’s move to deter Venezuelan aggression – GS

The Government of Guyana welcomes legislation by a US Senator to deter all aggression by Venezuela. This announcement was made by Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. He was at the time speaking at his weekly press briefing at the PPP/C Headquarters, Freedom House. United States […]

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Guyana’s medal count surges as government’s sports investments pay off

The government’s investment of $17.6 billion in the past five years has greatly boosted the sports industry and improved the sector. With investments in new and existing sports facilities and more funding for athletes, there have been significant improvements in their performance. In 2024, the medal count doubled, with Guyana amassing 534 medals across various […]

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PPP/C outshines political rivals in experience, policy, vision

–Jagdeo says parties yet to present oil and gas policy Unlike other political parties contesting the September 1 general and regional elections (GRE), which offer vague promises and recycled rhetoric, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic presents a clear path forward anchored by experienced leadership, policies and sustainable development initiatives. This point was reinforced by the PPP’s […]

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International Hospital to be constructed in Silica City

As part of the government’s plan to build a modern city away from the coastline called Silica City, investors have already expressed their interest in building a world-class hospital in Silica City. Addressing a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) rally in Kuru Kuru on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway on Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali disclosed […]

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Housing schemes slated for all communities on Soesdyke-Linden highway – Pres. Ali

Communities on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are set to benefit from structured housing schemes with basic amenities such as potable water, electricity, and schools. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured residents during his party’s rally in Kuru Kuru that they will soon have housing schemes with proper infrastructure. ”In the next five years, in every […]

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“The only national party” – GS Jagdeo says as historic PPP campaign launch marked by diversity, youth inclusion

General Secretary and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday, expressed satisfaction that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)campaign launch was not only successful, but it was also marked by a historic shift in the party’s traditional support base.  On Sunday last, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is the PPP/C’s presidential candidate, Dr Jagdeo, and […]

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Indigenous partnership powers Guyana’s leadership in biodiversity protection

Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, Derick John, said that the protection of Guyana’s natural resources has been heightened because of the strong collaborations between the government and Amerindians. Speaking on this week’s episode of the ‘United for Biodiversity: The Alliance Podcast‘, John focused on the important role of indigenous communities in the fight to […]

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Clean energy, brighter futures: LCDS brings solar power to remote communities

By Luann Williams For as long as she can remember, Swarsattie Singh lived in total darkness due to a lack of access to electricity – a service most would consider a luxury in Guyana’s remote communities. Singh lives in Susannah’s Rust, a village in the Demerara River off the Soesdyke-Linden Highway with a population of […]

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