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December 18, 2025

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Sustainable income generation is being prioritised over dependence on cash grants, as targeted financial support is rolled out alongside efforts to expand employment opportunities and social services. This is according to People’s Progressive Party General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was speaking at his weekly press briefing on Thursday. The government does not want citizens […]

August 22, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday defended his party’s cautious approach to spending, stressing that promises to voters will be honoured but must remain tethered to what is fiscally responsible. “Because we are responsible, and there are so we put a minimum figure, like an old age pension. […]

August 12, 2025

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Increasing citizens’ disposable income and enabling them to build personal wealth remain key priorities of the government, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday. Speaking on the Starting Point talk show, Dr. Jagdeo outlined several interventions in this regard, including the allocation of more lands for commercial use, support for small and micro-businesses, and […]

August 6, 2025

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Residents along the Essequibo Coast can expect safer and cleaner communities, with improved infrastructure and new opportunities, as General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, unveiled a series of major plans for Region Two. During a whistle-stop outreach on Wednesday, Dr. Jagdeo visited Queenstown, Zorg-en-Vlygt, Affiance, Reliance, Westbury, Richmond, Hampton Court, […]

July 17, 2025

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The planned development bank will be a state-led initiative, not a private sector project, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Dr Jagdeo said the government has already decided on the seed capital for the bank and how it will be sourced. “All of that has been agreed […]

July 17, 2025

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Members of Parliament in Guyana do not have immunity from criminal prosecution, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday, warning that sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohammed will face the law regardless of his political ambitions. “If he thinks a seat in Parliament will protect him, he’s mistaken. There is no immunity here for criminal acts,” said […]

July 3, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Wednesday confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Phillips remains the party’s candidate for the upcoming general elections, dismissing rumours suggesting otherwise as opposition-driven disinformation. At his weekly press briefing at Freedom House, Dr Jagdeo rejected claims that Phillips would be replaced, asserting that the […]

June 5, 2025

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Describing the Alliance For Change’s (AFC) recent comments as “hypocritical,” General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday defended the government’s economic management and governance record. He slammed the AFC for criticising taxation policies and public sector governance—areas in which he said the coalition itself had a damaging track record. […]

June 5, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, is urging individuals who have not yet received their $100,000 cash grant cheques to contact the dedicated WhatsApp number 760-2929 for assistance. Speaking at his weekly press conference held at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo acknowledged that a small number of individuals have […]

April 10, 2025

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The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will remain sustainable with significant cash injections from the State, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. This move aims to make the scheme not only “solvent” but also capable of increasing pensions for its contributors. “We will have to ensure that the NIS not only remains solvent but […]

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Jagdeo: Sustainable income generation prioritised over cash grant dependency

Jagdeo: PPP promises are generous but realistic

Jagdeo: Major focus on boosting citizens’ disposable income

Jagdeo: Safer, cleaner communities and more jobs, benefits for workers

Development bank to be state-led, says Jagdeo

MPs not immune from prosecution, says Jagdeo

Jagdeo confirms Mark Phillips as PPP’s Prime Ministerial candidate

Jagdeo: AFC criticisms are like ‘Lucifer lecturing angels on sin’

Assistance available for unreceived cash grants

NIS will not go bankrupt, pensions will increase, assures Jagdeo

Sergeant in custody after weapons disappear from police armory

Man stabbed to death during confrontation at drinking spree

Hat-tricks headline Massy Under-18 Round of 16 action

Sergeant in custody after weapons disappear from police armory

Man stabbed to death during confrontation at drinking spree

Hat-tricks headline Massy Under-18 Round of 16 action