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Former General Secretary and political stalwart, Amna Ally has tendered her resignation from the People’s National Congress Reform, citing continuous disregard for women as the reason for her resignation. In her resignation to PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton, Ally also said Norton and his entire Executive should hang their heads in shame and also resign […]
By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. As we continue our deep dive into Guyana’s Comprehensive National Development Plan, specifically the Human Capital & Innovation pillar, it’s time to focus on a critical element of our nation’s future: Teacher Quality. In this piece, we’ll explore how Guyana can develop world-class educators, […]
There is growing international condemnation over Saturday’s incursion by the Venezuelan Coast Guard in Guyana’s waters near the drill ships and oil production vessels operating within Guyana. A Venezuelan Coast Guard boat spent several hours in Guyana’s waters sailing between the various oil vessels and questioning their captains while falsely telling them that they were […]
The Government of Guyana has alerted the international community to threats by the Venezuelan military against various oil production vessels operating in Guyana’s waters. On Saturday morning, a Venezuelan military ship was spotted in Guyana’s waters traversing close to the various vessels and informing those vessels that they were operating in what the Venezuelans consider […]
The People’s National Congress Reform intends to write to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as early as next week to request a meeting with the Commission to discuss the party’s demand for the use of enhanced biometric at the upcoming General and Regional Elections. At a press conference, PNC General Secretary, Sherwin Benjamin said the […]
The World Bank has approved a new project to support Guyana in upgrading and rehabilitating the country’s road infrastructure. The US$156 million Integrated Transport Corridors Project will focus on enhancing Guyana’s transport network in select regions to ensure it is better equipped to withstand natural hazards and provide safer, more reliable mobility for people. In […]
One day after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed concern over the poor quality of concrete being supplied to contractors for Government projects, the Ministry of Public Works today threatened to blacklist suppliers who fail in their supply obligations, as well as those who provide poor quality concrete mixture to contractors. In a release today, the […]
With the US Government threatening visa sanctions against Governments that use Cuba’s Overseas Medical Missions, Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said it is imperative for leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to jointly engage the US on the implications of such sanctions. Earlier this week, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio announced that the […]
Longtime member of the People’s National Congress Reform, Vanessa Kissoon, has tendered her resignation from the party, citing personal reasons. Speaking briefly with News Source this afternoon, Ms. Kissoon said she would not make any comment at this time on her resignation. She also stated that she does not have any plans to join any […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today poured cold water on a plan by the Georgetown City Council for properties in the city to be re-evaluated for the purpose of adjusting the rates and taxes being paid on those properties. At a press conference this afternoon at his Freedom House party headquarters, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government […]
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