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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One thing you can’t get away from is the track-record of the PNC

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"Bartica Easter Regatta 2023: Prime Minister Phillips Pledges Continuous Government Support"

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  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips has affirmed the government's unwavering support for the development of Bartica and the entire Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) in Guyana. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Bartica Easter Regatta 2023, Phillips labelled the event as the "signature tourist event" in the region, and pledged continuous government support for it and other similar activities. Phillips also highlighted the significant budgetary allocations made by the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration towards the comprehensive vision for the transformation of the region, and assured residents that Bartica and Region Seven were integral parts of the country's development plans. He further commended the private sector for supporting the Bartica Regatta and urged them to play an active role in the region's development. The Prime Minister went on to applaud the work of the Bartica Town Council and the event's organizing c...
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Harmony Week an opportunity for religious peace-building, countering conflicts and segregation – PM Phillips

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