Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday provided an update on the government’s cash grant distribution process, reporting significant progress but acknowledging that some challenges continue to impact the system. While hundreds of thousands of cheques have been printed and distributed, Jagdeo explained that verification delays and issues caused by…
Significant progress made in cash grant distribution, challenges being addressed – Vice President
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday provided an update on the government’s cash grant distribution process, reporting significant progress but acknowledging that some challenges continue to impact the system. While hundreds of thousands of cheques have been printed and distributed, Jagdeo explained that verification delays and issues caused by…
Significant progress made in cash grant distribution, challenges being addressed – Vice President
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday provided an update on the government’s cash grant distribution process, reporting significant progress but acknowledging that some challenges continue to impact the system. While hundreds of thousands of cheques have been printed and distributed, Jagdeo explained that verification delays and issues caused by…
Charges for Paul Slowe on allegations of sexual assault and breaches of victim anonymity
After a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual assault and subsequent breaches of victim anonymity laws, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended criminal charges against retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Paul Slowe. The recommendation follows an in-depth probe into Slowe’s alleged malicious behaviour. The case stems from a…
Charges for Paul Slowe on allegations of sexual assault and breaches of victim anonymity
After a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual assault and subsequent breaches of victim anonymity laws, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended criminal charges against retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Paul Slowe. The recommendation follows an in-depth probe into Slowe’s alleged malicious behaviour. The case stems from a…
Railway from deep water port to Lethem & Brazil under consideration
A railway that could link Guyana’s coast to the town of Lethem and Brazil in the South is being considered by the government, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill said this venture is being seriously considered as railways remain the cheapest form of travel to move large…
Railway from deep water port to Lethem & Brazil under consideration
A railway that could link Guyana’s coast to the town of Lethem and Brazil in the South is being considered by the government, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill said this venture is being seriously considered as railways remain the cheapest form of travel to move large…
Railway from deep water port to Lethem & Brazil under consideration
A railway that could link Guyana’s coast to the town of Lethem and Brazil in the South is being considered by the government, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill said this venture is being seriously considered as railways remain the cheapest form of travel to move large…
Jagdeo dismisses corruption report as ‘damp squib’
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected the findings of Transparency International’s (TI) 2024 Corruption Perception Index. Describing the report as a “damp squib,” Jagdeo accused local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals opposed to the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) of deliberately downplaying improvements made under the current government. Jagdeo,…
Guyana Ambassador to EU calls for Schengen Visa exemption
(Schengen News) – The Ambassador of Guyana to Belgium and the EU, Sasnarine Singh, has advocated for visa-free travel for Guyanese nationals to the Schengen Area. Singh’s appeal to lift the visa requirements for nationals of Guyana was made during a meeting of the Central and South American ambassadors at the European…
