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‘Development requires collective effort’

-President Ali urges regional leaders to prioritise service over power President Dr Irfaan Ali has extended congratulations to all newly elected Regional Chairmen, Vice Chairpersons and Councillors across Guyana’s ten administrative regions, urging them to approach their new responsibilities with humility, unity, and a focus on service to the people. In a statement on Friday, […]
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‘No great hope for WIN without Mohamed’

–ANUG Chairman says as extradition looms; points to parliamentary picks’ lack of competence to serve in the House WITH We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed facing possible extradition to the United States on serious federal charges, Chairman of A New and United Guyana (ANUG) Dr. Mark France has admitted that the party […]
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UK boosts ‘export finance’ support for Guyana to £3 billion

– to facilitate greater collaboration in priority sectors identified by gov’t over the next five years THE United Kingdom (UK) has raised its export finance support for Guyana from £2.1 billion to £3 billion, in a significant move aimed at deepening bilateral relations and backing the South American nation’s rapid economic growth. The British […]
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Gov’t, Private Sector strengthen collaboration to advance agriculture development

AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently met with members of the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Agriculture Sub-Committee to discuss expanding collaboration between the government and private sector through public-private partnerships aimed at further advancing Guyana’s agriculture industry. During the engagement, Minister Mustapha highlighted the government’s strong track record over the past five years of working closely […]
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Brazil’s Finance Minister confirms studies on eliminating public transport fares

BRAZIL’S Finance Minister Fernando Haddad confirmed on Tuesday that the government is conducting studies, at the request of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on a plan to eliminate public transportation fares nationwide. Speaking on a government radio programme, Haddad acknowledged the initiative, which surfaced in media reports last week and rattled markets amid […]
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‘Guyana ready to claim its place in the 21st century world economy’ — President Ali

-says ‘strategic’ investments in infrastructure declares country’s readiness to modernise, industrialise SIGNALLING Guyana’s ambition to assert itself as a modern, forward-looking player on the global stage, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has said that this nation is ready to claim its position in a 21st century economy. The Head of State while addressing thousands of […]
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Parag urges teachers to recognise their importance, value

IN a message to teachers on World Teachers’ Day which was celebrated on Sunday, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, urged the nation’s educators to recognise their importance and their value. She noted the transformation of the education sector, stating that it has seen significance strides under the leadership of President Dr. Irfaan Ali. The […]
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Gov’t creating enabling environment for private sector support, investment – VP Jagdeo

DESCRIBING the government’s role as that of an “enabler”, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to creating an attractive regime designed to stimulate private sector investment across the energy sector while continuing to diversify Guyana’s economy. The Vice-President made these remarks during a recent press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]
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