January 2025

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has fired back at former President David Granger, accusing him of distorting the historical record and misrepresenting key events of the past. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo stated that while he had deliberately chosen not to criticize Granger in the past, he could no longer remain silent
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In a press conference on Thursday, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo took aim at Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, accusing him of making empty promises in his New Year’s message. Jagdeo questioned the credibility of Norton’s pledges, highlighting discrepancies between the promises of the past and the reality during the previous opposition-led government. Jagdeo highlighted Norton’s
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday reminded of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) long history of resistance, declaring that the party has spent a significant portion of its 75 years fighting for the freedom of Guyanese people. Dr. Jagdeo’s remarks come as the PPP prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, a milestone
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The mortality rate in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation remains below five percent for 2024, which Head of the Internal Medicine Department, Dr Mahendra Carpen said is in keeping with international standards. Describing the Department of Cardiology as one of the most progressive ones, Carpen provided an update on
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reported an increase in the number of both permanent disability senses and public assistance beneficiaries with the latter up by 100 per cent. This is according to subject Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud. “We’ve seen increases in our numbers of beneficiaries in both permanent disability senses as
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Guyana Harpy Eagles are gearing up for the 2025 First-Class season with two Four-Day practice matches, the first potentially starting on January 4. With team spots highly competitive, Head Coach Ryan Hercules aims to see players demonstrate the discipline and strategy required for the upcoming season, with a particular emphasis on batting skills. For fringe
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The Government, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, allotted $150M in 2024 to combat sexual offences and gender-based violence (GBV). Human Services Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud spoke of the importance of direct allotments to these and similar social issues. She was, at the time, speaking at the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference on
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasised the crucial role of sport in uniting communities and boosting Guyana’s economy through tourism. Speaking at his end-of-year press conference for 2024, President Ali pointed to the recent boom in hotel development and stressed the importance of investments that draw visitors to the nation. He announced the government’s commitment
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The relatives of Yognand Chaitram are demanding justice and answers following the tragic incident that resulted in his untimely demise. Yognand, a 29-year-old cane harvester hailing from Alness Village in Corentyne, Berbice was fatally shot by a businessman at Black Bush Polder on Wednesday. In an interview with reporters, Yognand’s brother, Devendra Chaitram, recounted the
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