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“How visionless can you be if you don’t want people to own things” – Jagdeo scoffs at Norton’s criticisms of PPP’s housing policy

− Says APNU+AFC prefers to have Guyanese pay rent all their lives Opposition leader, Aubrey Norton has once again come in for major flak for his criticism of the PPP/C Government’s housing policy, which has seen thousands of Guyanese benefitting over the past two and half years from home and land ownership. In fact, more […]

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Jagdeo blasts “political rabble-rousers” posing as media personnel

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made a call for media houses in Guyana to report on matters of national importance in a fair, transparent and accurate manner, instead of pursuing a particular political agenda, which results in sensational, inaccurate information being disseminated to the public. Speaking during his weekly […]

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Minister Persaud meets We Lift 3 exhibitors as plans intensify

As the iconic We Lift 3 date swiftly approaches, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud met with the females who will have their business on display. At the simple orientation exercise on Lamaha Street, the participants were briefed on what is expected when they set up at the Movietowne Parking […]

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Region Nine residents benefit from Steel and Cement Housing Subsidy

The first fifty-eight landowners in Region Nine received their Steel and Cement Housing Subsidy vouchers from the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority on Saturday. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally led the distribution of the vouchers at the Regional Housing Office in Lethem. […]

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Kaieteur News’ Glenn Lall being used as a pawn by APNU+AFC to bring in ‘Indian votes’ – PPP GS

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has identified yet another manipulation tactic being used by the APNU+AFC to mislead Guyanese. During a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday,  the general secretary said that Kaieteur News’ Glenn Lall is being used by the APNU+AFC as a political pawn to “bring in […]

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Robin Hollow Blocks certified by GNBS to National Standard

The Guyana National Bureau Standards (GNBS) on Thursday, April 06, 2023, certified Robin Hollow Blocks under its Product Certification Programme. The company attained certification to manufacture four (4) and six (6) inch blocks which meet the requirements of the National Standard GYS 215:2018 – Specification for Load Bearing Masonry Units (Concrete Blocks). The certificate was […]

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No disparity in gov’t investments – President Ali reaffirms

The President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led government has been painstakingly contemplating models through which every Guyanese family can get involved in some aspect of the burgeoning oil and gas sector. President Ali, on Thursday, during a live statement, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen be given access to opportunities for development. He […]

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US $18M signing bonus siphoned off by APNU+AFC played no role in ICJ case

– PPP General Secretary clears the air General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has strongly rejected implications by the APNU+AFC that the US $18 million signing bonus it received from ExxonMobil, had any role to play in Guyana advancing the border controversy case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). […]

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Trainers needed for expansive WIIN programme, bids open

Guyanese can now access a wide range of employment opportunities as the Women’s Innovative and Investment Network (WIIN) programme announced that applications for trainers are open to the public. WIIN, which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, not only creates employment for Guyanese women, but equally supports their […]

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Children awarded prizes at conclusion of kite-making workshop at North, South Sophia

Boys and girls from North and South Sophia were on Thursday awarded prizes for the ‘best kite design’ upon conclusion of a three-day kite-making workshop, organised by the Office of the Prime Minister – Department of Public Affairs, and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaborationwith community leaders. Over 200 children participated in […]

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