In the ongoing budget debates in Guyana’s Parliament, two legislators, representing the government and the main opposition, engaged in a heated exchange over the management of the country’s economy. Opposition Member of Parliament Juretha Fernandes asserted that the trillion-dollar budget presented lacks benefits for ordinary citizens. Fernandes contended that the APNU/AFC coalition, during its tenure […]
The budget debates for the fiscal year 2024 have commenced in Guyana’s National Assembly, one week after the government presented the country’s largest national budget, amounting to $1.146 trillion. The debates provide an opportunity for both government and opposition representatives to express their views on the budget’s content and allocations. Opposition Parliamentarian Roysdale Forde opened […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali asserted that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) inherited a range of “free-fall” sectors from the previous administration, particularly the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC). In a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that his government, since assuming office in 2020, has strategically […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is set to convene its delegates’ congress in the second quarter of this year, as announced by General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference at the party’s headquarters. The congress, long overdue, will mark the election of a new leadership for the ruling party after almost seven […]
PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, responded to what he termed as the new narrative from the PNC-led APNU aimed at undermining the achievements of the government. In a statement on Thursday, Jagdeo refuted claims made by the opposition leader, Aubrey Norton, asserting that several ongoing projects and promises by the PPP/C government were already […]
During a year-end press conference, Gail Teixeira, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, has refuted claims of widespread corruption within the Guyana government. Teixeira emphasized that the existing anti-corruption framework in the country is effective and challenged the opposition to substantiate their corruption allegations with evidence. Teixeira highlighted the importance of presenting facts, asserting […]
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere, Daniel P. Erikson, concluded a two-day visit to Guyana, emphasizing the importance of robust interaction and engagement between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in 2024. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration in various areas, including cybersecurity, training, and information […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced his concerns about the sluggish progress of several high-profile election fraud cases currently before the courts in Guyana. With general and regional elections scheduled for the following year, Nandlall emphasized the need for these cases to be expedited, describing the delays as a great travesty. According to Nandlall, approximately […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed accusations of nepotism and favoritism leveled against the PPP/C government by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. Responding to Norton’s New Year’s message, where he accused the government of benefiting friends and families, Vice President Jagdeo stated that a factual examination would reveal that the only party guilty of such […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has refuted claims by the political opposition that utilizing the interest earned from the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) could fund higher salary increases for public servants. In a press conference, Dr. Jagdeo explained that the NRF’s interest, based on its 2022 value of 270 million US dollars, could generate just […]