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In an electrifying address to thousands gathered in Linden, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, made a passionate appeal for Region 10 support at the September 1 general elections. With Region 10 long seen as a stronghold of the political opposition, Jagdeo acknowledged the PPP has “never won this region,”
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The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) for Region Ten – Upper Demerara-Berbice – has traditionally been led by the opposition People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R). However, this year, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips foresees a shift, as more residents turned out on Sunday to support the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). “Don’t only elect President Dr Irfaan
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Guyana’s Foreign Minister Hugh Todd on Sunday described the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) as a team unmatched in governance, security, and defence, describing President Irfaan Ali, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips as “giants” best suited to govern the country. Todd, addressing thousands of supporters at the PPP’s Linden
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Former People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) member and Parliamentarian Jermaine Figueira on Sunday took to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) campaign stage in his hometown, Linden, where he proudly endorsed his new party ahead of the upcoming polls. “Thank you for the warm welcome, the love and support… I feel valued, I feel respected, and I
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has closed longstanding development gaps in health care and youth employment in Region Ten and deserves a second term, Regional Health Officer Dr Gregory Harris told thousands gathered at a campaign rally in Linden on Sunday. “Call it progress, don’t call it luck,” Harris said, declaring that under President Irfaan
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on Sunday took its elections campaign rally to Linden, Region Ten where Candidates from across the region took the stage to endorse President Dr. Irfaan Ali for a second term in office. Sherry James, a candidate on the party’s list for the Monday, September 1, 2025, elections said “this is
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As part of Emancipation celebrations, local author Athalyah Yisrael launched a book, inviting African families to go beyond freedom from chains and toward freedom of identity and spiritual remembrance. The new book was launched at the ACDA Emancipation Festival. Her debut work, the Creator’s 7 Holy Appointed Seasons: A Practical Guide for African Families in
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President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined a number of bold plans for Region One, focusing on initiatives to further reduce costs for families, creating even more new job opportunities, and tackling long-standing challenges in communities like Baramita. Speaking to an enthusiastic public meeting at the Fitzburg Recreational Ground in Port Kaituma on Saturday, the president
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Jason Holder turned in a sensational all-round performance on Saturday night, taking 4-19 and striking a boundary off the final ball to seal a two-wicket win for the West Indies over Pakistan in the second T20 International at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The thrilling win snaps a six-match losing streak for the Caribbean
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West Indies’ youngest ever T20 International player Jewel Andrew has been signed by Cricket Zone USA as an E4 Brand Ambassador. During the contractual period, 18-year-old Andrew will don the E4 line of products in all forms of cricket, signaling the rising global appeal of the brand, founded and developed by USA-based Guyanese entrepreneur and
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