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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 […]

March 27, 2025

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The World Bank has approved the US$22 million Guyana One Health Project, focused on empowering the country to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies. The project will adopt a One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems. Guyana faces an evolving set of public health threats. Non-communicable diseases account for […]

March 3, 2025

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The World Bank today approved US$30 million for Guyana to enhance energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy in public buildings. In a release, the bank stated that the funding is part of the Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Buildings Project, a broader US$131.87 million Caribbean-based initiative aimed at addressing the region’s critical […]

February 28, 2025

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project valued at US$156 million to support Guyana in upgrading and rehabilitating the country’s road infrastructure. The Integrated Transport Corridors Project will focus on enhancing Guyana’s transport network in selected regions, ensuring it is better equipped to withstand natural hazards and provide safer, […]

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Jagdeo: World Bank poverty data do not reflect current reality

Word Bank approves US$22M Guyana One Health Project

Guyana gets US$30M to improve energy efficiency

World Bank approves US$156M project to upgrade Guyana’s road infrastructure

Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze

MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday

Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels

Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze

MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday

Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels