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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‘The system is failing us’

President Ali says, bemoans division in calls for a cease-fire amid Gaza tragedy highlights ‘hypocrisy’ in aid given to Haiti during crisis PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has bemoaned the division in a global call for a cease-fire over the ongoing tragedy in Gaza where thousands of women and children have been killed. The Guyanese Head … ‘The system is failing us’ Read More »
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House to reaffirm Guyana’s position on border controversy today

–Foreign Affairs Minister to table motion which denounces as ‘provocative, unlawful, void’ Venezuela’s planned referendum on the Essequibo THE National Assembly during an extraordinary sitting today is expected to reaffirm its recognition and acceptance of the 1899 Arbitral Award as a “full, perfect and final” settlement of the boundary between Guyana and Venezuela. This is … House to reaffirm Guyana’s position on border controversy today Read More »
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Development model geared to generate sustainable wealth for Guyanese

–President Ali defends gov’t initiatives –outlines more plans for economic growth through strategic advancement agenda DEFENDING his government’s economic strategy to create wealth for Guyanese and further develop the country, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has a “skillfully crafted” development model. The Head of State, during a live […]
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