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Works on a new four-lane bridge across the Demerara River in Linden are set to begin this year, according to the Public Works Ministry. During a recent press conference, Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill said the mobilization for the construction of the new bridge will begin early this year. The new Mackenzie-Wismar bridge is estimated […]
President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo have joined other regional leaders in offering condolences to the people of Trinidad and Tobago on the passing of former Trinidadian Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday. Mr. Panday, who was 90-years-old, passed away on New Year’s Day, according to a message from his family. Panday, who served as […]
Preparations are set to begin this year for the rollout of free University education from 2025, according to President Irfaan Ali. The President made the announcement during his new year’s address to the nation, while highlighting plans for the education and other sectors. While he did not offer details surrounding the free university education plan, […]
President Irfaan Ali has promised that his government will continue its pledge to improve the lives of citizens as a new year begins. In his New Year’s address to the nation, the President said the future of Guyana is bright and promising and his government has set Guyana on a course of sustained growth and […]
By Svetlana Marshall Painting a picture of gloom, the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, in his New Year’s address said the Opposition will continue to heap pressure on the Government until it implements measures to bring down the high cost of living, and simultaneously ensure the fair and equitable allocation of the country’s resources […]
In wake of Venezuela’s objection to the presence of a British Navy vessel in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali has stated that “neither Venezuela nor any other State, has anything to fear from activities within Guyana’s sovereign territory or waters”. The British military vessel is in Guyana for training exercises on security and other issues. Venezuela […]
The Government and the Opposition are once again exchanging words over discrimination in Guyana, with Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo accusing the APNU of using racial discrimination to drum up support and divide the country. During a press conference on Thursday, Mr. Jagdeo said while he does not doubt that discrimination exists in Guyana, it is […]
With more nurses leaving the public health care system to take up job offers abroad, the Ministry of Health today stated that a total of 4,000 nurses are needed to meet the existing and future needs of the country’s healthcare sector. The Ministry of Health intends to intensify the training of nurses, with a plan […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that it will commence a Claims and Objections exercise from next Tuesday regarding entries on the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE), to produce an Official List of Electors. As a result, the PLE has been posted at prominent locations in all the Registration Divisions / Sub-Divisions, at all […]
The Government of Guyana has signaled its intention to go after “social media influencers” for what it considers to be irresponsible comments against Government officials and private individuals on social media. At a Freedom House press conference today, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, said persons who make comments on social media will be held responsible for […]
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