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‘An act of love’ – Sod turned for $100M Disability Facility at Region Three
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
A new facility for children living with disabilities will soon be constructed at Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) through funding from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The…
‘Granger has no moral authority to lecture on trust & respect for constitution’ – PPP
See the full statement by the People's Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) below:
Former President, former leader of the PNCR, former Chairman of the APNU, and the APNU+AFC Coalition, David Granger, emerged today (June 11, 2023), seemingly…
‘We have delivered on almost all our promises’ – Ali woos Eccles/Ramsburg voters
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is determined to deliver on its commitment to develop the nation with plans for better road networks, quality water, and more public assistance opportunities.
These commitments were reaffirmed…
New Amsterdam will be transformed – Ali promises residents
In an appeal to win the votes of residents in New Amsterdam, Region Six, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday committed to providing amenities for security and promised that the village will be transformed.
During a public meeting in the…
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…