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Dr Jagdeo rubbishes APNU’s housing claims: ‘They gave nothing – we’re building a nation’

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has pushed back strongly against recent criticisms made by Prime Ministerial candidate of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Juretha Fernandes, who accused the government of distributing “swampy house lots” to citizens. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the […]

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GDF Commissions $711M Aircraft as Defence Modernisation Accelerates

The story of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has evolved from a military that was forced to consistently repair old equipment to one that procures advanced equipment each year. During the commissioning of a $711.6 million (€2.9M) Tecnam P2012 aircraft at the GDF hangar at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport on Thursday, Commander-in-Chief of […]

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PPP GS: Opposition campaign launch lacked leadership, vision

–blames rhetoric and racism for poor campaign turnout General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly criticised the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) campaign launch, describing it as a failed attempt to mislead the public with extravagant promises, outdated leadership, and recycled rhetoric. He said the […]

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Jagdeo calls out Norton’s ‘dishonest’ accusations on maternal deaths; highlights gains made in healthcare sector

– A dedicated Maternal and Paediatric Hospital to open in 2026 General and Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected accusations made by the presidential candidate of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, who said maternal deaths are on the rise. This reckless assertion […]

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PPP Campaign to highlight vision for Guyana – GS

As the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) gears up to launch its election campaign on Sunday (July 13), General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, ahead of its launch, says that, unlike its political opponents, the party will focus mainly on outlining its transformative plans for Guyana. The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its political campaign […]

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Young Influencer Programme impacting lives with the power of advocacy

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Young Influencers Programme is shaping the lives of young men through advocacy and activism, leading to more well-rounded individuals who can then make a positive impact on society. The programme comprises young men and women between the ages of 15 and 25 from across Guyana. Since it […]

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New $73.7M Kwakwani nursery school transforms early childhood education

Early childhood education in Kwakwani, Region Ten, has received a significant boost with the commissioning of a new $73.7 million River View Nursery School. The modern facility was officially opened on Wednesday and will deliver a greater quality of education and accessibility to the community’s youngest learners. The project was facilitated through the Ministry of […]

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84 Lindeners upskilled to take on new economic opportunities

Eighty-four Lindeners are now better positioned to seize new economic opportunities after successfully graduating from the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme on Wednesday. Among the graduates were 19 women and 65 men. The four-month training, held at the Linden Technical Institute, was made possible […]

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Solar lights the way: Over 37,000 hinterland homes powered

More than 37,000 households in Amerindian, riverine, and remote communities are now enjoying access to electricity for the first time. This is due to the Solar Photovoltaic Home Energy Systems (SHE) project, which was relaunched by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in July 2023. Although the target was for SHE to benefit 30,000 households, it […]

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A look back: A year of lightning-speed advances in connectivity

One year ago, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) launched a transformative initiative in the Moruca Sub-district in Region One, making it the first area to benefit from faster internet speeds through the rollout of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services, as […]

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