President Jagdeo announces measures against rising food prices
- Government to subsidise increases on flour
- 5% pay hike for government workers, retroactive to January
- $4, 000 (additional) tax free for those earning below $50,000 per month
- $20M in seeds, fertilisers, pesticides to increase food production
GIVEN escalating food prices, the government yesterday announced plans to absorb the increase in the price of flour, and […]
We must ignore Kissoon’s childish tantrum
I am not in favour of long drawn out attacks in the media on persons in our society. When there is a problem, we should study it carefully and objectively and then determine the root cause. In the analysis for the root cause, we will, more than likely, discover that it is either a flawed […]
President Jagdeo turns GBTI sod
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo is expected to perform the symbolic turning of the sod to officially launch the start of the construction of the new Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Head Office Building today at Young and High Streets, Kingston, Georgetown.
According to a press release, the new building will be an impressive and modern […]
Soaring food prices put MDGs at risk - President Jagdeo
GUYANA has, over the past few years, maintained steady progress towards implementing the much touted Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, especially in the areas of reducing hunger, increasing access to social services and benefits, empowering women and achieving environmental sustainability.
Guyana’s prospect in achieving the MDGs, depend on sustained economic growth and its effect […]
Dr. Jagan’s lessons can be used to help face challenges - President Jagdeo
Georgetown, GINA, April 7, 2008
President Bharrat Jagdeo urged Guyanese last evening to use the lessons taught by late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan to confront the challenges facing Guyana and the Region. The Head of State was speaking at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Fun Day at State House in honour of […]
Wiretapping needs to be regulated by legislation — President Jagdeo
NEWSDAY (Trinidad) Sweeping legislative changes, including a proposal to regulate the practice of wiretapping in the entire region, are among a series of recommendations agreed to by CARICOM Heads of States, Bharrat Jagdeo, the Guyanese president, revealed Saturday.
Speaking to reporters outside of the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Trinidad where a special security meeting of […]
President meets international organisations’ representatives
- discusses support for Guyana
Georgetown, GINA, April 1, 2008
One day after Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo and Cabinet members met two Regional Directors of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a follow up meeting was held today with a larger delegation to continue talks on the UN support to Guyana.
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President meets with UNDP Regional Directors
- discussions centered on youth, poverty reduction, education among other areas
Georgetown, GINA, March 31, 2008
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo along with Cabinet Ministers today met the Regional Director and Assistant Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Rebeca Grynspan and Deputy Regional Director Niky Fabiancic to discuss major developmental issues which the Organisation […]
President’s visionary approach to rainforest preservation well noted
I feel really proud to know that our little developing country has made an impact on the issue of forest conservation, and by extension climate change, following President Jagdeo’s aggressive lobby last year that countries like Guyana, which do not cut down their rainforest, should be rewarded.
Guyana, true to the cause, donated one million acres […]
‘Be positive about life, maintain traditions and foster greater understanding of Hinduism’- President Jagdeo at Shivaraatri 2004
Georgetown, GINA, February 18, 2004
Hinduism, like the other religions, has a critical role to play in the way Guyanese view life and the Head of State is calling on Hindus to embrace closer, the teachings of their religion.
President Bharrat Jagdeo was at the time addressing those gathered at the Cove and John Ashram to […]
