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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 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 […]

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 8, 2025

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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo were sworn in on Monday, underscoring President Irfaan Ali’s decision to retain his most senior political lieutenants as the PPP/C begins a new term in office. The appointments come just a day after President Ali himself took the oath of office, following the […]

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 […]

September 1, 2025

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People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed confidence in a resounding victory for the party as he spoke with members of the media after casting his vote at St. Paul’s Primary School on Monday. Dr. Jagdeo noted that despite some “minor glitches,” voting across the country was proceeding smoothly and in […]

August 17, 2025

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Prominent businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed avoided giving a direct answer as to whether he had visited the Venezuelan Embassy, amid allegations of ties between Mohamed’s family and Caracas. This observation was made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today in comments responding to claims by Nazar Mohamed in Stabroek News. Mohamed, the father of We Invest […]

August 9, 2025

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The government announced plans on Friday to unlock 100,000 acres of farmland in Berbice as part of a five-year strategy to boost the region’s agricultural sector. PPP General Secretary and Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo revealed the plans during a public meeting attended by thousands of supporters. “Right here we have 26,000 acres at Skeldon—the old […]

July 31, 2025

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Young people across Guyana can expect expanded opportunities in education, jobs, housing and entrepreneurship, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House, he said the PPP is the only party that can “credibly promise” transformative development for young people, especially […]

July 24, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has shut down claims by the Opposition that half of Guyana is living below the poverty level. Responding to a question posed by a reporter during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, the General Secretary clarified that the data which was […]

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

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

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

Prime Minister, Vice President sworn in

Jagdeo: PPP/C to enter Parliament with bigger majority

Jagdeo confident of resounding PPP victory

Jagdeo: Nazar Mohamed sidesteps question of Venezuelan embassy visit

100,000 acres of agricultural land to be unlocked in Berbice

Jagdeo: More jobs, homes and education for youths

Jagdeo: World Bank poverty data do not reflect current reality

'Song, Soul and Taste' marks grand return of Guyana Festival

GCCI raises concerns over foreign investors’ exclusion of Guyanese businesses

Ogle waterfront project to feature Guyana’s first crystal lagoon

‘Song, Soul and Taste’ marks grand return of Guyana Festival

GCCI raises concerns over foreign investors’ exclusion of Guyanese businesses

Ogle waterfront project to feature Guyana’s first crystal lagoon