40 security officials enhance knowledge in strategy, defence policy

–after successfully completing one-week course delivered by William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Guyana’s National Defence Institute A TOTAL of 40 persons have completed a one-week course on strategy and defence policy, led by the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies in collaboration with Guyana’s National Defence Institute. The graduates received […]

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Guyanese author releases second book

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"Guyana's Opposition Leader accuses Afro-Guyanese of being paid to wear PPP shirts"

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Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has accused the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) of buying Afro-Guyanese support, as reports suggest dwindling support for his party. Nomination Day for Local Government Elections (LGE) was held today, with political parties, interest groups, and individuals submitting their lists to contest the elections scheduled for June 12. According to reports, the opposition APNU has a poor showing, with low numbers in many of its strongholds, including Georgetown and Linden. Several former APNU candidates, including former Georgetown Mayor Patricia Chase-Green, have also joined the PPP. In response, Norton accused Afro-Guyanese of being bought by the PPP, claiming that many are being paid $5000 to wear PPP shirts. However, he did not provide any evidence to support his claims. Norton urged his supporters not to be discouraged, stating that his party's support base is strong and focused. He added that his party would beat the PPP in all its stronghold...
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Give the PPP a Chance to Run Georgetown: Bharrat Jagdeo Appeals to Residents

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, is appealing to residents of Georgetown to give his party a chance to govern the city at the local government level when elections are held in June. Speaking to a gathering outside the party’s Freedom House headquarters on Robb Street, Jagdeo stated that since independence 57 years ago, the PPP has never gotten a chance to manage the city. Jagdeo stressed that the PPP has done a remarkable job in bringing about positive change at the national level, and it is now time for them to bring their expertise to the city level. He reasoned that every time the PPP has been in office, the country has moved forward, and more people are getting access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The party is now focused on developing communities across the country. According to Jagdeo, the opposition has done nothing to change the lives of people in the city, and they have been in control of Georgetown for 57 years since indepen...
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