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Clearing the existing housing application backlog of 80,000 would require developing 20,000 acres of land, which is equivalent to nearly half of Antigua’s landmass, President Dr Irfaan Ali revealed on Thursday night. “I am telling you now, about the 80,000 (applications) in the system, 20,000 acres of new land must be developed. “Now, to give…
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With the expansion in the construction sector and the growing demand, President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is steering its economy toward becoming a “mass manufacturing and industrial base” capable of meeting both domestic and international demand. “That is what we are leading the economy into. A mass manufacturing and industrial base to satisfy this…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday night revealed that the government intends to construct a minimum of 30,000 new houses with 16 homes being delivered every single day once the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is re-elected to office on September 1, 2025. Each house will be valued at $15 million, amounting to an overall…
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A pedal cyclist, whose identify is so far unknown, died on Thursday after he was struck down by a car on the Blankenburg public road, West Coast Demerara. The Guyana Police Force said the accident occurred at about 12:45hrs and involved motorcar PNN 289, driven by Ishmile Alli, 28, of Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Enquiries…
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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says he, like many other Guyanese, is tired of the excuses given by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) concerning power outages. As the government pursues an ambitious modernisation plan for the power supply, Jagdeo hinted at a possible shake-up of the power company’s management. “With the massive plan for…
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Soon after challenging the Mohameds to disprove revelations that Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed visited the Venezuelan Embassy, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo opined that Mohamed should be questioned about his actions. “I think that at some stage, that should be done. “We’re only a couple of weeks away from elections but maybe after the elections,” Jagdeo…
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Days after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that all taxes on sanitary products for women would be removed if the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) goes back into office, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified that the government will engage the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on removing the tariffs that are in place now. “There is…
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who is the General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), on Thursday challenged the Mohameds to disprove revelations that Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed visited the Venezuelan Embassy. “I am willing to stake my entire political career on this. “He [Nazar] went there and the whole family knew why…
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Ryan Hercules, the head coach of the Guyana Harpy Eagles and assistant coach for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, has earned his Level Four coaching accreditation. This achievement marks a significant step in the 37-year-old’s coaching career, placing him among the most highly qualified coaches in the region. To underscore Hercules’ achievement, Level III is widely…
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In partnership with Republic Bank Guyana, the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) is hosting a three-day camp to promote girls’ football and boost female participation in the sport. The initiative has seen an overwhelming response, exceeding initial targets and highlighting the growing demand for development opportunities. Hosted at the National Training Centre in Providence, the…
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