PPP to launch manifesto in July as candidate vetting underway

The ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is set to formally launch its election manifesto in early July, with the party currently deep in the process of vetting candidates across all regions, General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced. Addressing the party’s preparations, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted the challenge of candidate selection, noting that the PPP faces […]

GECOM and UNDP host strategic communications workshop to strengthen electoral integrity

Read the full statement from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM): The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Guyana through a strategic and valuable contribution from the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), successfully hosted a one-day workshop on ‘Strengthening Communication Strategies for Electoral Integrity’ at the United […]

New ID system to better border security and tackle migrant threats – VP

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the Government is actively addressing national security concerns linked to the influx of Venezuelan migrants, while also committing to a balanced approach and constitutional obligations. Speaking during his weekly press conference, Jagdeo welcomed recent remarks by Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, who stated that migrants […]

AFC out, three new parties join APNU coalition

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Coalition has announced that it has welcomed three new political entities, A Movement for Improvement, the Kingdom Liberation Movement, and Legalize Cannabis, into its fold. In a statement, APNU highlighted that this significant step “reaffirms our unwavering commitment to building a coalition that truly reflects and represents the […]

“Growth over handouts” – PSC Chair praises government’s development strategy

The Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Captain Gerry Gouveia Jr., says Guyana is on track for long-term transformation, not solely because of oil wealth, but because of the country’s deliberate shift toward opportunity-driven growth over handouts. Speaking in a recent interview with The El Dorado Beacon, Gouveia praised the Ali administration’s focus on […]

Gov’t to assist with student transportation grant next term – Jagdeo  

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced plans to provide transportation assistance to schoolchildren through a grant beginning next term, aiming to alleviate the burden on parents and improve access to education. The Vice President made this revelation while congratulating students who participated in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), especially Tanasha Myers for […]

No other party could pull off an event of that magnitude – Jagdeo on PPP/C Reg. 3 dinner

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held a fundraising dinner last week in Leonora, Region Three, drawing a crowd of approximately 8,000 people, with an additional 2,000 unable to attend due to heavy traffic congestion. Speaking on the event’s success, General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said no other political party in Guyana or the wider Caribbean […]