By Saskia WarrickFebruary 18, 2025 The fourth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference kicked off this morning under the theme, “Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future.” President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered the feature address, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and investments in driving prosperity for Guyana and the wider region. In his address, President Ali […]
Lenox Shuman, former member of a coalition of small parties, recently expressed that Guyanese have lost trust in third parties and coalition politics. Shuman, leader of the Liberty and Justice Party, was part of a coalition that secured one seat in the National Assembly. Appearing on GlobeSpan, he criticized recent coalitions, stating that these alliances […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 6, 2025 PPP General Secretary and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has strongly criticized the opposition’s budget proposals, describing them as contradictory and lacking a clear vision for the country’s development. He made these remarks during a press conference at Freedom House earlier today. Dr. Jagdeo dismissed the statements made […]
February 5 2025 During his virtual address at the second edition of the International Business Conference, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the significant opportunity for collaboration between Guyana and Suriname in fostering sustainable regional development. With the development of a major offshore oil field in Suriname set to begin production in 2028, the president noted […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 5, 2025 Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has addressed recent claims regarding illegal land sales under the current government, denying any involvement in corrupt practices. Minister Nandlall emphasized that land sale procedures under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration are conducted legally and follow strict protocols […]
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in response to criticism from Opposition MP Devin Sears, who accused the government of neglecting technical education programs. During a recent address, Sears raised concerns about the lack of accreditation for the Guyana Technical Education Examination, arguing that students […]
January 23, 2025 Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has rejected the opposition’s criticisms of Budget 2025, calling them a “lazy response” to a well-thought-out fiscal document. According to Jagdeo, the opposition’s remarks are nothing more than “dimwitted and comical,” failing to provide any substantive analysis. In his comments, Dr. Jagdeo criticized […]
By Celestine Chacon, January 15, 2025 Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has defended the recent decision by Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, to prohibit the use of the term “corruption” in parliamentary debates. Nandlall addressed the matter during his “Issues in the News” broadcast on Tuesday evening. The ban […]
By Radha Motielall | January 9, 2025 As Guyana prepares for its upcoming general and regional elections, PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo reaffirmed that his party seeks only free, fair, and transparent elections managed by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) within the legal framework. During a press conference, Dr. Jagdeo responded to repeated opposition […]
By Radha Motielall | January 8, 2025 As part of the ongoing consultation process for the 2025 National Budget, President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited Foulis, located on the East Coast of Demerara, to engage with residents about their concerns and aspirations. This grassroots approach to budgeting is a key feature of the government’s preparation process. […]