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PPP condemns ‘senseless killing of innocent civilians’ in Palestine and Israel
See below full statement by the PPP on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has historically stood in support of a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in keeping with UN…
President Ali to attend inaugural Canada-Caricom Summit
President Dr Irfaan Ali departed for Ottawa, Canada, this morning (Monday) where he will join other CARICOM leaders for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit.
The Summit, which is being held under the theme “Strategic Partners for a Resilient…
Gov’t keen on prudent management of economy amid ‘unusual’ growth- Finance Minister
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance:
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual 2023 Meetings continue in Marrakesh, Morocco, Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh assured IMF’s Deputy Managing…
Berbice oil refinery could be finalised by year end- President Ali
The government hopes to facilitate the construction of a new oil refinery at Crab Island, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), and President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the project could be finalised by year end.
Dr. Ali said this while…
National celebrations, family-oriented activities for new Corriverton recreational park
President Dr. Irfaan Ali commissioned the new $125 million recreational park at Corriverton, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Saturday and announced that national celebrations and family-oriented activities will be held there.
And…
‘Totally outrageous’ – President blazes regional officials after issues flagged by Mara…
Several issues were flagged by residents and farmers of Mara, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Saturday during an engagement with President Dr. Irfaan Ali and a team of government ministers.
And President Ali scolded several…
Works ongoing to repair ‘Red Road’ but completion time, costs undetermined
The access road (Red Road) to Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was severely damaged on Thursday afternoon, rendering it unusable.
Though emergency repairs got underway immediately, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill…
Guyana waiting for right time to enter market with carbon credit offering – Finance Minister
- Guyana is doubling down on carbon credit deals in an effort to offset its environment footprint at a time when the fledgling energy exporter is developing vast offshore oil reserves.
The South American country signed an agreement with…
Jagdeo condemns Vincent Adams’ vile attack on CJ; notes silence of civil society
A personal and vile attack meted out to Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George, SC, by Opposition spokesperson and former Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams has not gone unnoticed, and equally alarming is the…
‘Unusual event’ as 30,000 tonnes stockpile cause significant damage to Providence ‘Red Road’
The weight of an estimated 30,000 tonnes of stockpiled material severely damaged the entrance of Red Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara on Thursday afternoon.
This road which serves as the main entrance for thousands of residents…