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Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, on Saturday warned voters on the Essequibo Coast not to be fooled by handouts from US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, saying he and his “bunch of misfits” cannot govern Guyana but instead pose a threat to the country’s economy, democracy and sovereignty.
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Prime Minister Mark Phillips has credited the growing diversity within the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) to the inclusionary policies and programmes implemented by the government since taking office in 2020. “All our policies are colour blind. When we make and implement a policy, it is for all Guyanese. We don’t care about your race,” the
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England still have work to do in order to win the fourth Test after some stoic India resistance on the fourth day at Old Trafford. India closed on 174-2, 137 behind thanks to a rearguard partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. The tourists had been 0-2, but Rahul and captain Gill blunted an England
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Amerindian leader Yvonne Pearson has warned her fellow indigenous people to be wary of politicians who will come with promises to their communities seeking their votes for the 2025 General and Regional Elections. “To Amerindian villages, don’t be misled, don’t be distracted, don’t let anybody come and tell you that you deh bad. No way!”
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh told Berbicians that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) cares for citizens and vowed that the party will be making major investments in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Dr. Singh spoke to residents of Little Africa, Region Six, during a public meeting in the area on Friday. He reminded them of
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  President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans to establish a special development banking institution aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Guyana. The bank, he said, will offer loans at zero percent interest and introduce a co-investment model to ease collateral requirements and reduce borrowing costs for local entrepreneurs. “We will be
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Unicomer Guyana, the home of the trusted Courts brand, proudly unveils an innovative financial solution designed to make a range of products and services more accessible for customers across the nation. Through Courts Ready Finance, a Vendor Partnership Network is now established which offers a bold new financial solution that brings greater freedom, flexibility, and
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The governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) built six new state-of-the-art hospitals during its first term in government, a stark contrast to the opposition APNU+AFC’s record of taking five years to complete a single polyclinic, , according to newly minted party member James Bond. “I know I was coming to South Ruimveldt and they would
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has marked a significant milestone in its drive to elevate local football standards, honouring 12 coaches who completed the CONCACAF C License Coaching Programme. This initiative is a key part of the federation’s ongoing commitment to advanced coach education. The graduates, who now join the expanding ranks of CONCACAF-certified coaches,
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Tim David produced a brutal display of hitting with Australia’s fastest T20I century from 37 balls as the visitors surged to a series-winning victory by chasing 215 with a massive 23 deliveries to spare on a boundary-filled night in St Kitts. Shai Hope’s maiden T20I century, in which he formed an opening stand of 125
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