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All cellphones now tax free- President Ali announces
All duties and taxes will be removed on mobile phones effective Monday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) rally in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne).
“...We are…
Recorded at 47%, Disciplined Services sees higher turnout at LGE in 2023
The Disciplined Services recorded a higher turnout at the 2023 local government polls when compared to the last local elections held in 2018.
Providing statistics on the voting that took place on June 02 ahead of E-Day on June 12, Chief…
Some LGE results expected Monday night; GECOM assures of fair, transparent process
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday offered guarantees that all systems are in place for a smooth run-off of Monday’s local government elections.
It accompanied an assurance by Chief Elections Officer, Vishnu Persaud that…
Fighting constant floods, pushing business development part of PPP’s plans for G/town
Georgetown is constantly plagued by flooding but the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) believes it can properly manage this long-standing woe if it is given the chance to manage the city after the upcoming Local Government Elections.…
New G/town candidates defend move to PPP; say unfazed by criticisms
Declaring that they are unfazed by being labelled ‘sellouts’ if they support a political party that seems intent on helping them develop their communities, several new Georgetown candidates of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C)…
SASOD continues advocacy for law changes to prevent workplace discrimination
Members of the queer community, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, experience substantial workplace discrimination because of their gender identity and sexual orientation.
As such, there have been…
‘We don’t borrow to eat; we borrow to build’ – Jagdeo says Guyana’s debt among lowest globally
Guyana’s national debt is currently 12 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product, one of the lowest figures in the world, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday.
Speaking at a press conference from the governing…
No increase in property taxes under a PPP-controlled City Council – Jagdeo
The governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) continues to push its campaign to ensure a majority representation across all municipalities as Guyanese gear up for the June 12 Local Government Elections (LGE).
And on Thursday,…
Qatar team in Guyana scoping out opportunities
A governmental team from Qatar is in Guyana scoping out possible opportunities for collaboration and further engagements, according to a release from the Ministry of Finance.
The team is led by the Head of the Caribbean and South…
New Anna Regina Hospital to fill healthcare gaps
President Dr. Irfaan Ali spoke directly to scores of Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) residents on Tuesday, urging them to vote for candidates of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming Local Government Elections.
And…