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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is seeking a license to provide internet services in Guyana. This marks a significant step in the country’s push towards digitalization, which Jagdeo highlighted as a critical component of President Irfaan Ali’s vision for a digital
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Discussions are ongoing with Citibank regarding the expansion of banking services in Guyana. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said these discussions are important when examined against the challenges faced by Guyana and other small countries in attracting major international banks, as well as the government’s efforts to deepen the local financial sector. “We are
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–  Says constitution and laws must be respected Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday dismissed opposition claims about the presence of foreigners on Guyana’s voter list and reiterated that the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has no need to rely on fake external votes to win the upcoming 2025 elections. Jagdeo was responding to accusations
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See below the full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:  The Government of Guyana categorically condemns the disinformation campaign orchestrated by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA)  regarding the registration process for the $100,000 cash grant initiative and remains committed to safeguarding the process against fraud and misinformation. 
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy In a decisive move to curb the alarming rise in road accidents and fatalities, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a series of new measures aimed at holding errant drivers accountable and improving road safety in Guyana. Key initiatives include the use of body cameras by police officers, enhanced CCTV surveillance,
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By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy In a strong call to curb the rising misuse of sirens and flashing lights, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday demanded the immediate removal of these devices from unauthorized vehicles. The President’s message, aimed at addressing the growing abuse of these emergency tools, comes amid increasing reports of civilians using sirens
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By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In a historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to both the government and the opposition in what was only the second-ever speech by a foreign Head of State in the post-independence history of the country’s Parliament. The first occurred nearly two decades ago
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Starting immediately, the Guyana Police Force will be increasing its presence on the roadways to ensure compliance with the laws by drivers, particularly those who operate lorries and trucks. And to ensure this is done, certifying officers, will be rotated to avoid complacency and collusion in exploiting loopholes. This is according to Commissioner of Police
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UK adventurer Charlie Bicknell believes that he has found the tallest point of Mount Roraima, which essentially translates to the highest point in all of Guyana. Mount Roraima, explored many times before, serves as the tri-junction point between Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. It was once thought that the highest peak of Mount Roraima was on
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In an effort to bridge the gap between traditional installation methods and cutting-edge technology, local technicians and engineers in Guyana Wednesday participated in a specialised training seminar on LG products. The initiative, designed to enhance technical skills and improve daily operations, took place at GT Motorsports in Georgetown. The seminar, led by LG Air Solutions
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