Vice president of Guyana Archives

July 29, 2026

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The Government will honour the wishes of families affected by the MV Barima disaster in deciding whether to salvage the wreck or leave it on the seabed as a potential memorial site, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said on Tuesday. “We’ve always said from the inception that we will respect the wishes of the family,” […]

May 19, 2026

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Creating sustainable employment opportunities for Amerindian communities remains a top government priority, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told village leaders from across Region Two during an outreach at the Essequibo Technical Institute on Tuesday. The engagement, which formed part of a wider government outreach, brought together representatives from several Amerindian communities to discuss employment, education, housing […]

May 19, 2026

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Housing, land disputes, drainage, employment and public assistance were among the key concerns raised by residents during a government outreach led by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday in Region Two. Hundreds of residents from across the Essequibo Coast attended the engagement at the Essequibo Technical Institute, where they met directly with government ministers, regional […]

May 13, 2026

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The United States is seeking to deepen its long-term economic partnership with Guyana, with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg describing the country as a trusted partner amid global shifts in trade and technology. Helberg is on his first visit to South America from May 12 to 14 for continued […]

May 13, 2026

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Severe consequences, including removal from office where necessary, will be imposed for breaches of procurement and financial procedures, President Dr. Irfaan Ali warned on Wednesday as he signalled a tightening of oversight across government administration. President Ali and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo met with Cabinet members, soon-to-be-appointed Regional Executive Officers, Permanent Secretaries, officials from […]

May 11, 2026

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The housing backlog for all regions, except Region Four, is expected to be cleared by the end of next year as demand for house lots continues to rise across the country This is according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday, who was speaking during an outreach at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where […]

April 27, 2026

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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has toured sustainable development and skills training programmes at Dumfries House in Scotland, as he explored expanded cooperation with The King’s Foundation on urban planning and climate resilience. The Vice President reviewed a range of initiatives aimed at supporting communities through education and skills development, spanning construction, sustainable agriculture, heritage […]

November 6, 2025

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No amount of money, power, or public post can place anyone above the law, Vice President and People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday, as he accused members of the Mohamed family of attempting to use politics to avoid criminal accountability. Resuming his weekly press conference on Thursday, Dr. Jagdeo […]

October 13, 2025

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the benefits of establishing data centres in Guyana will far outweigh the costs of building such facilities. He highlighted the significance of current investments in this sector for the country’s future development. Speaking at the opening of the Soma Hotel and Restaurant over the weekend, President Ali noted that a […]

October 2, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday outlined a suite of initiatives expected in the 2026 National Budget, including new housing support programmes, expanded social assistance, improved daycare services, and measures to modernize government operations. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo said the administration is preparing to launch programmes early next year targeting low-income […]

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Families’ wishes will be honoured, says PM Phillips as MV Barima settles deeper into seabed mud

Jagdeo: Sustainable jobs for Amerindian communities top priority

Region Two outreach delivers on-the-spot solutions; some matters deferred

Washington positions Guyana as “trusted partner” amid global trade shift

President warns public officials of severe consequences for procurement breaches, financial misconduct

All housing backlog, excluding Region Four, expected to be cleared by next year, says Jagdeo

Jagdeo tours Scotland skills hub, advances talks on urban development cooperation

Dr Jagdeo: No amount of money, power will put Mohameds above the law

Data centres a meaningful investment for Guyana – President Ali

Jagdeo outlines major social support, housing and infrastructure initiatives in 2026 Budget

Shredded, burnt record dominates Mohameds' extradition hearing as magistrate warns against rush justice

MV Barima salvage bids range from $1 billion to $2 billion

Venezuelans among five detained in Potaro illegal mining operation

Shredded, burnt record dominates Mohameds’ extradition hearing as magistrate warns against rush justice

MV Barima salvage bids range from $1 billion to $2 billion

Venezuelans among five detained in Potaro illegal mining operation