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Hughes exposed!

–representation of oil companies in recent CCJ case emphasises his untruths THE attempt by the newly-elected leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes to draw a veil over the reality of his relationship with ExxonMobil has backfired, as a recent judgement handed down by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has proven otherwise. […]

PNC/R can’t manage Guyana with or without oil resources

-VP Jagdeo highlights -says Guyana would’ve ended up in a crippling state if APNU+AFC stayed in office ATTEMPTS by the former APNU+AFC government to justify their failed track record were overturned by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who on Thursday, emphasised that regardless of the resources available, the opposition’s economic philosophy will propel the country […]

Hurricane Beryl: Agriculture sector suffered tens of millions in losses

-setbacks regions 25 by 25 food security targets, President Ali says The Caribbean’s agriculture sector has been severely devastated by Hurricane Beryl, resulting in a setback of the region’s food security vision of reducing its food import bill by 25 per cent by 2025. According to Guyana’s President and the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) chairperson Dr. […]

A step forward for education

THE recently released results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) have brought encouraging news, marking a notable step forward in the academic performance of our young learners. At the heart of these improvements are increases in the pass rates for Mathematics, Social Studies, and English, signalling a positive trend in our education system’s efficacy. […]

Gold: A source of power and wealth

Dear Editor, HE will not sin his soul, neither will his conscience be sold to no one old or young. Lo and behold, he will not be compromised, not by gold or by anyone from any fold. Often, the cold story does not hold by those barefaced, brazen and bold, because, the entire truth is […]

AFC Leader faces fresh scrutiny

Dear Editor, LEADING up to the AFC’s congress, I posted a brief reminder on my Facebook page of the history of conflicts of interest that the AFC leader, Mr. Nigel Hughes, was embroiled in, in the not-so-distant past. Subsequent to that post, he disclosed publicly that ExxonMobil is a client of his firm, perhaps thinking […]

Compelling Case

IN the dynamic political landscape of Guyana, the contrasting records of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the opposition APNU+AFC coalition stand out starkly, particularly in the eyes of Senior Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. Speaking candidly to residents of Leonora and neighboring communities, Dr. Singh made a compelling case for the PPP/C’s consistent efforts […]

President Ali reassures ‘strong’ UK-Guyana ties in call with new Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Following the appointment of David Lammy as the UK’s new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has extended his congratulations and reassurances of continued strong relations between Guyana and the United Kingdom. In a statement on his official Facebook account, President Ali detailed his conversation with Lammy, […]