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Guyanese legal scholar and human rights advocate, Justice Christopher Arif Bulkan, was on Wednesday sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), becoming the third Guyanese to serve on the court in its 20-year history. He took his oath of office before President Dr Irfaan Ali at his Shiv Chnaderpaul Drive,…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged all Caribbean nations to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their final appellate court, declaring that true regional sovereignty can only be achieved when every CARICOM member entrusts its highest judicial authority to the court. Speaking at the swearing-in of Justice Arif Bulkan as a CCJ judge,…
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Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday that the government remains committed to monetising Guyana’s associated natural gas, despite recent statements by ExxonMobil’s Chief, Alistair Routledge, suggesting that converting the gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG) is “not a priority.” Jagdeo emphasised that the government’s focus has always been on…
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Girls were first admitted into Queen’s College in 1975 and have since transformed it into a beacon of opportunities. On Thursday, the school commenced its 50 years of girls’ excellence, celebrating those who came and those yet to come. The weekend-long celebrations, orchestrated by the school’s Old Students’ Association, kicked off with an exhibition recognising…
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Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed claims that the government is delaying the convening of Parliament to prevent Azruddin Mohamed from being sworn in as opposition leader. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Dr. Jagdeo said the government will convene Parliament within the constitutionally mandated time. “It…
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government is moving aggressively to implement its housing policy, with plans to construct 40,000 housing units by 2030. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Jagdeo emphasised the scale of the task and the need for high-quality construction. “To reach 40,000 units over five…
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government will implement stronger regulations to curb the negative effects of gambling at the community level. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Jagdeo highlighted the social and economic consequences of widespread gambling, particularly online platforms. “Gambling has blossomed and created a series of…
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Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government will increase online advertising of public contracts and pursue reforms to make procurement more efficient, transparent and accessible to all Guyanese. Jagdeo said the PPP/C identified procurement as a priority issue during the election campaign and is actively implementing changes….
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The Cue Sports Association of Guyana (CSAG) has concluded its inaugural Ladies 8-Ball Championship and Mixed Doubles 8-Ball Championship, marking a significant step for inclusivity in the local cue sports scene. Held recently at the Sheriff Pool Hall and proudly supported by Demerara Distillers Limited’s Diamond Reserve rum brand, the tournament showcased high-level talent and…
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is focused on crafting solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, rather than simply identifying problems, Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday during a press conference at Freedom House. Addressing the media, Dr. Jagdeo stressed that while the opposition is “only identifying issues,” the PPP/C…
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