February 2025

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo urged Guyanese to flag poor quality infrastructural work in their communities so that the government can take the necessary steps to rectify these instances. With over 40,000 contracts being implemented nationwide, Dr Jagdeo reasoned that the government cannot oversee the day-to-day operations of each project personally, and this is where
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said he received complaints about “delinquent” cement suppliers and the government will sanction any errant supplier. The Vice President, speaking at his weekly press conference, said that small contractors engaged in road works along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) complained of challenges encountered with cement suppliers. Those
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Guyana’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised on Thursday that the tiny South American nation voted for peace in Ukraine by supporting a United States-drafted resolution at the United Nations Security Council. “The United States put forward a resolution to the Security Council, it was a simple resolution, it spoke about peace in Ukraine and
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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said better-paying, investment opportunities for citizens and further cushioning the rising cost of living will be part of the party’s development plan for the country if re-elected. Dr. Jagdeo, who is Guyana’s Vice President, shared some details from the party’s manifesto at his
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Guyana’s boxing team departed Thursday for Castries, St. Lucia, ready to trade leather in the highly anticipated 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship. The tournament, which runs until March 3, marks the return of the prestigious regional event after a four-year hiatus. The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) sent off the largest contingent in the country’s history, a
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The current People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration will not support or greenlight any land revaluation exercises, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President addressed statements made recently by City Mayor Alfred Mentore during his weekly press conference at Freedom House, Georgetown. It was recently reported that Mr. Mentore is keen on
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Police are investigating a tragic incident that occurred at approximately 08:00 hours on Thursday on the Haags Bosch main access road (Dump Site Road) in Eccles, East Bank Demerara. The fatal crash involved a motorcar, registration number PAJ 375, which was being driven by 39-year-old Shane Tyndall. Accompanying him in the vehicle was 35-year-old Shabeca
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Fifteen-year-old Kyle Couchman once again exhibited his skill on the chess board when he emerged the victor in the Mashramani Masters Rapid Chess tournament sponsored by the Guyana Chess Federation. The seven-round Swiss competition was held at the David Rose Special School in Thomas Lands on February 22. Couchman defeated all his opponents, gaining a
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