Vice president of Guyana Archives

October 2, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed the stability of Guyana’s financial sector, insisting that the country has both the revenue streams and institutional capacity to meet rising foreign currency demand, even as large-scale infrastructure projects put additional pressure on the system. At a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo dismissed concerns about capital flight and […]

September 2, 2025

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The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government is projected to enter the National Assembly with a larger majority than in 2020, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Tuesday, citing the party’s internal count of election results. Jagdeo told News Source in an interview that the PPP had completed tabulation of nearly all Statements of […]

August 12, 2025

The government has expressed deep concern over frequent visits by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, to the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown and Azruddin’s recent application for a visa to Caracas, Foreign Minister Hugh Todd said on Tuesday. The disclosure comes after US Congressman Carlos Gimenez accused Venezuela of seeking to […]

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 […]

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 […]

June 14, 2025

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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the government will not sign any gas development agreement with Fulcrum LNG before the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) ends its term in office. Fulcrum LNG, a United States-based energy company, has been selected by the Guyanese Government to design, finance, construct, and operate a gas project that […]

June 11, 2025

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Head of the Hinterland Affairs Committee and Regional Councillor Melrose Henry has expressed profound gratitude on behalf of Region Two’s indigenous communities for the government’s continued commitment to their development. Presenting her committee’s report at the recent Regional Democratic Council (RDC) statutory meeting, Councillor Henry said the transformation taking place in hinterland villages is a […]

June 10, 2025

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A development bank will be established to help small and medium-sized businesses grow into viable and sustainable enterprises. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo made the announcement while addressing graduands of the Guyana Academy for Online Learning at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday. “There will be a bank, a development bank that will […]

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 […]

May 9, 2025

Government is advancing efforts to digitise public records across all offices and agencies in a move aimed at increasing transparency and reducing fraud, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said. Speaking at his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo noted that the introduction of digital systems, particularly blockchain technology, would eliminate the […]

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Jagdeo: No crisis in foreign exchange market as Gov’t moves to expand financing options

Jagdeo: PPP/C to enter Parliament with bigger majority

Government concerned over Mohameds’ frequent visits to Venezuelan Embassy

Jagdeo: Major focus on boosting citizens’ disposable income

MPs not immune from prosecution, says Jagdeo

No signing of oil agreements until after September 1

Investments positively impacting hinterland communities

Development bank offering zero-interest loans for SMEs to be established

Assistance available for unreceived cash grants

Blockchain technology to address tampering of public records

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