– calls out Opposition’s ‘race-baiting’ A long-awaited Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into Guyana’s early 2000s crime wave is set to be announced soon, according to General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, he confirmed that President D Mohamed Irfaan Ali will soon announce the […]
General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly refuted allegations of political intimidation circulating in the public domain. Jagdeo, who is also a vice president, addressed these claims during a press conference at Freedom House in Georgetown on Thursday. Recent news of a Guyana Police Force (GPF) raid on […]
Of the US$260 million earmarked to construct the new Demerara River Bridge, some US$150 million has been spent to date, smoothly advancing the river crossing to almost 70 per cent completion. The project is being executed by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited and supervisory firm, Politecnica. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Thursday, […]
The hypocrisy of the PNC/APNU/AFC was called out by General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday as he underscored their lack of creativity in advancing innovative solutions in response to the concerns and challenges of Guyanese. Dr Jagdeo, during his news conference at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown, pointed out that the Opposition was opposed […]
Guyana is making significant strides in its national digitisation efforts, which promise to improve comfort, security, and business expansion across the country, according to Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). During a press briefing held on Thursday at Freedom House in Georgetown, Dr Jagdeo outlined the various ongoing projects aimed […]
The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tides period from September 15, 2024 to September 22, 2024. Due to the above normal predicted tidal levels that will be experienced, particular coastal and riverain communities will be susceptible to water intrusion and flooding […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, SC, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, has said the continuous delay of the elections fraud trial does not align with the principles of justice. The trial, which concerns the events surrounding the March 2, 2020, general and regional elections, has been delayed again after reports that the presiding magistrate, Leron […]
Following the completion of ongoing works on the water distribution system at the new housing development in Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, some 10,000 residents will soon have guaranteed access to clean water. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues along with the Director of Projects at the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), has formalised an agreement with the State of Qatar, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation and technical capacity building between the two nations. Foreign Secretary and PAC’s Chairman, Robert Persaud along with Commissioner, Jason Fraser signed the agreement with Acting Charge […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new skills training initiative that aims to transform the lives of 500 women across the country. The programme is facilitated by the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), in collaboration with the City and Guilds Training programme. It focuses on empowering women through skills […]