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Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, who is chairing his party’s manifesto committee, today offered a glance at some of the commitments and promises that his party will be making at the next elections. Mr. Jagdeo backed up his Presidential Candidate’s position that the PPP would create 50,000 new jobs once elected to office. The party will […]
While admitting that he is still to file all of his declarations with the Integrity Commission, President David Granger today made it clear that it is a rule of his Cabinet that all Ministers should comply and make their declarations known to the Constitutional body. The President said “as far as the Cabinet is concerned […]
President David Granger has asked his Attorney General, Senior Counsel Basil Williams, to respond to him about the contents of an anonymous letter about several issues at the Chambers of the Attorney General. Speaking to reporters this morning, President Granger said he has seen a copy of the letter, which contains serious allegations about the […]
The Department of Youth today hosted a round table discussion with various youth organizations to address the growing concern of Youth unemployment. The event was held as part of the annual youth week celebrations which started on May 18. Youth unemployment and underemployment have been two of the biggest problems facing Guyana’s youth population over […]
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, has been elected to the Executive Board of the global World Health Organisation (WHO). In a statement, the Ministry of Public Health said the election of Ms. Lawrence will give Guyana a voice in helping to shape global health policies. The WHO Executive Board has oversight responsibility for implementing […]
The Ministry of Education has announced that Police investigators are probing an incident that took place at the Corentyne Comprehensive School that has left two students ill. According to reports, two students were taken to the hospital and treated after drinking water that had been laced with some other substance by some of their classmates. […]
Opposition Leader and Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo, who remains under scrutiny for his purchase of seaside state property at a cost far below its value while he served President, has launched a Facebook page to fight corruption in Government. At his weekly press conference on Thursday, Mr. Jagdeo, who has in the past admitted that […]
President David Granger, this morning, accepted the Letters of Credence from Suriname’s new Ambassador to Guyana, Ebu Rohno Jones. The President said the appointment will further consolidate relations between the two neighbouring countries. The accreditation ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. President Granger told the new Ambassador said that he is pleased […]
With the possibility of early elections, the Government took legislation to the National Assembly to ensure that the Guyana Elections Commission is fully funded for the hosting of elections. Finance Minister Winston Jordan presented a Supplementary Budget Bill to the National Assembly this afternoon, seeking total funding of just over $7.9 Billion. Of that amount, […]
President David Granger today indicated that other changes will be coming to his government. Speaking to reporters at his office this morning, the President said before the end of this month, he will be announcing changes to the Permanent Secretaries in the various Ministries. According to the President, “other changes have to be made at […]
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