Vice president of Guyana Archives

May 8, 2025

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Trucks carry materials through several East Coast Demerara (ECD) communities for public infrastructure projects will be required to comply with several new measures, said Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. He made the announcement during his weekly press conference at Freedom House today. Dr. Jagdeo explained that during a recent visit to several communities on the […]

May 2, 2025

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said construction of the new Berbice River Bridge will be completed in the government’s next term in office. He gave the assurance during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Wednesday, while responding to a question on whether works would commence […]

March 28, 2025

The government is expected to meet with the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) after concerns were raised over possible revenue loss following the announcement that the Mackenzie-Wismar bridge will be toll-free from 1st August. This was revealed by Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, during his […]

March 21, 2025

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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the government is taking steps to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as tensions with Venezuela persist. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Dr Jagdeo emphasised that national security matters require discretion, ruling out public discussions on military strategies. “If I were to go and say […]

March 20, 2025

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Guyana’s Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that this year’s election campaign will focus on which party can effectively deliver on its manifesto promises. Speaking at his weekly press briefing at Freedom House, which was broadcast live, he criticised A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), […]

March 16, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that the government has hired the US firm Continental Strategy LLC to lobby for Guyana’s interests in Washington, DC. “Yes, we hired a lobbying firm,” Dr. Jagdeo told reporters at his press briefing last Thursday. “It is critical that we have lobbying firms, particularly when we are confronted […]

March 15, 2025

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Emphasising that the government does not conduct diplomacy in the public domain, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that the US State Department is being actively engaged on the issue of Cuban medical professionals in Guyana. Earlier this year, the US threatened to restrict the visas of government officials and their families associated with the […]

March 14, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called on sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to provide the authorities with any valuable information he has regarding gold smuggling activities. Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, were sanctioned by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for allegedly using […]

March 13, 2025

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday criticised sections of the media and government critics for what he described as a poor response to the recent positive assessment of Guyana’s economic policies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Jagdeo said some outlets focus on “obscure reports” to criticise the administration […]

March 5, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo was today conferred with the Sustainable Development Leadership Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 being held in New Delhi India. According to a release, the summit, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) annually, brings together world leaders, representatives of global institutions and practitioners to discuss sustainable […]

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Speed limit, or measures for truck drivers

Jagdeo: New $5B Berbice Bridge to be completed during next term

Gov’t, Linden Town Council to discuss bridge toll

Any physical aggression from Venezuela will be ‘dealt with appropriately

Track record, credibility key in upcoming elections, says Jagdeo

Continental Strategy to lobby for Guyana in Washington, DC

Guyana takes tactful approach to US policy on Cuban medical professionals

Nazar yet to report claims of gold smuggling, assassination to authorities

IMF report silenced critics, says Jagdeo

Vice President Jagdeo conferred with Sustainable Development Leadership Award

Terrence Williams committed to stand trial for money laundering

Yuri Garcia Dominguez and wife fined, jailed for defrauding Guyanese millions of dollars

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires

Terrence Williams committed to stand trial for money laundering

Yuri Garcia Dominguez and wife fined, jailed for defrauding Guyanese millions of dollars

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires