Overseas companies being considered as fraud investigation at GRA to be widened
-CANU staff undergoing polygraph tests-President says
(08/05/07)
The investigation launched into financial fraud at the Guyana Revenue Authority will be widened as the Government wishes to extend the scope of the current investigation.readmore...
Gov’t has no information from US Gov’t on revelations in Roger Khan case
-President tells media
(08/05/07)
In response to various queries by the media on the revelations being made during the ongoing case against Roger Khan in the United States of America, President Bharrat Jagdeo told the media that his Government does not have any information from the US Government supporting any of the utterances in the Court during the presentation of evidence by the Prosecution.readmore...
Renewable energy resource the answer to rising fuel prices
-President tells media-alludes to hydropower necessity
(08/05/07)
Responding to questions by the media as to Government’s plans to mitigate the rising cost of transportation due to the rising cost of fuel, President Bharrat Jagdeo told the media today during a press conference at his Office that renewable energy resource is the answer.readmore...
President announces additional measures to cushion rising food prices
-public servants to get 5 % increase, flour prices to be subsidised, among others
(08/05/07)
Guyanese countrywide will shortly be benefitting from a number of measures to be put in place by Government almost immediately that should see them earning more and allowing for the reduction of the financial burden being experienced as a result of the rising cost of food on the world market. readmore...
‘In time we will ride out this crisis’-President says in May Day message
-confident that with Gov’t measures, workers will overcome current crises
(08/04/30)
In his May Day 2008 message to workers, President Bharrat Jagdeo is calling for ‘new forms of solidarity’ in the face of current challenges being experienced and not the types of solidarity that encourage confrontation and division nor those that pits workers against employers.readmore...
President to join World Leaders in IFIs discussion shortly
(08/04/29)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo will, in another few months, join Heads of State including United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Gordon Brown to discuss what roles they can take on in attempts to evolve international financial institutions(IFIs) taking into account the current trends in the world and their decision-making. readmore...
We must always seriously guard our culture-President tells Mela participants
-congratulates IAC
(08/04/29)
Addressing a large gathering at the Indian Arrival Committee’s (IAC’s) first in a series of melas this year at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground on Sunday evening President Bharrat Jagdeo said that Guyanese need to continue to practice their cultures and to inculcate it in the younger generation so that they would be able to learn about their ancestors and appreciate their hard work. readmore...
President inspects D&I structures, other constructions in Essequibo
-displeased with delay in Suddie diagnostic centre completion
(08/04/29)
Following a meeting with farmers at Aurora, Essequibo in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) on Sunday where the Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture was discussed and farmers commenced grouping to start the agriculture expansion process in that Region, President Bharrat Jagdeo inspected several drainage and irrigation structures and other Government constructions in the Region. readmore...
Dialogue between public/private sectors needs to be increased
-President says at turning of sod ceremony for GBTI’s main branch
(08/04/28)
“The financial sector of itself is the key factor in driving economic growth and often it is a good predictor of future economic growth capital accumulation.”readmore...
President meets Essequibo farmers
- Government mulls further subsidy of flour
(08/04/27)
With food shortages increasing across the globe and prices escalating worldwide President Bharrat Jagdeo today met Essequibo farmers at Aurora to discuss which lands in that county are not in use and are available for agriculture expansion.readmore...
IAC Executive members call on President Jagdeo
-presents first publication
(08/04/24)
Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) Executive Members, Neaz Subhan and Raymond Azeez today called on President Bharrat Jagdeo at his Office, New Garden Street where he was presented with a copy of the organization’s first special commemorative magazine titled: “Kal Aaj Aur Kal”, which means “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.readmore...
President appeals to Acting Chancellor to ensure fair, impartial judiciary
-during address at 2008 Police Officers Conference
(08/04/24)
Addressing Police Officers during the opening of the Annual Police Officers Conference at Eve Leary today, President Bharrat Jagdeo said that when Government puts in place legislation that will provide the police and security forces at large with greater power and better tools to fight crime, a fair and impartial judiciary will next be needed.readmore...
President launches CARIFESTA X amidst pomp and splendour
-announces $30M for pan resuscitation
(08/04/23)
In the presence of a large number of Guyanese, overseas guests, dignitaries and representatives of various participating Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, the tenth Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) was launched in front of the Bank of Guyana, Main and Church Streets under the theme, “One Caribbean, One Purpose, Our Culture, Our Life”. readmore...
President meets with Brazil’s Minister of Defence and team
-Guyana/Brazil ink security agreement
(08/04/21)
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bharrat Jagdeo today met with Brazil’s Minister of Defence Nelson Azevedo Jobim and team at the Office of the President to discuss security matters and the form of assistance Brazil will be giving to Guyana to aid its security sector. Also at the meeting was Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Commodore Gary Best and Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee.readmore...
Upcoming agri- investment forum more than just another seminar
- aimed at targeting real investment - President Jagdeo
(08/04/18)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today joined Caricom Secretary General Edwin Carrington today in unveiling a banner to herald in the Regional Agri-Business Investment Forum which will be held in Guyana during the period June 6 to 7.readmore...
President Jagdeo meets with NAMILCO officials
(08/04/17)
President Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Manniram Prashad today met with Mr. Bert Sukhai, Chief Executive Officer of the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) and other top officials of the flour company at the Office of the President. readmore...
Spain’s Ambassador presents credentials to President Jagdeo
(08/04/16)
The Kingdom of Spain’s interest in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been increasing and the country has just established a second embassy in the region in Trinidad and Tobago. readmore...
Gov’t making interventions to cushion spiralling food prices
-President outlines some measures at press conference
(08//04/17)
The Government of Guyana has been monitoring the spiralling increase in food prices around the world and in Guyana and has been making a number of interventions to cushion the effects of the food crisis on Guyanese. readmore...
Sharma’s Licence suspended due to repeated rebroadcasts
-station owner had Court Order served on HPS who was to hear matter
(08/04/15)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo, addressing the media today said that Chandra Narine Sharma’s (CNS’s) television licence was suspended for four months by him in his capacity as Minister of Information because the material which rendered the station’s owner in violation of his licence was repeatedly rebroadcast. He added that the station’s owner could not give any adequate explanation during a hearing as to why he did not have the offensive comments edited.readmore...
“We’ve been unable to move beyond expressions of interest”-President says of agri- investment in Guyana
(08/04/15)
Responding to questions by the media today during a press conference at his office, Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo said that Guyana has been unable to move from simply expressions of interest by Caribbean agriculture investors as it relates to Guyana’s land use for expanding agricultural ventures and to aid in providing more food for Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries.readmore...
Two new Ministers sworn in before President Jagdeo
(08/04/10)
New Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues and Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai were today sworn in before President Bharrat Jagdeo in the presence of other Government Ministers, the media, family, friends and well-wishers.readmore...
President receives French Ambassador
-France looking to establish good relations with Guyana
(08/04/09)
France is looking to broaden its relations with Guyana since these relations have thus far been minute. This is according to French Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Richard Barbeyron who presented his credentials to President Bharrat Jagdeo today at the Office of the President.readmore...
President pleased with Army’s newly announced initiatives-pledges support
(08/04/08)
Commander-in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bharrat Jagdeo, yesterday expressed satisfaction following Acting Chief of Staff Colonel Bruce Lovell’s announcement that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is in the process of formulating a project that will see youths of depressed communities becoming empowered. readmore...
Gouveia’s statement on capacity of helicopters “silly”-President Jagdeo –its main objective is for surveillance
(08/04/06)
President Bharrat Jagdeo has lashed out at Captain Gerry Gouveia’s recent comment that the Bell 206 helicopters are not suitable for crime fighting because of their limited capacity to carry troops.readmore...
STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARRIBEAN COMMUNITY AT ITS THIRTEENTH SPECIAL MEETING
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
4-5 APRIL 2008
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THIRTEENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY
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Penalties need to be toughened to fight C/bean crime-President tells Miami Herald
(08/04/05)
Speaking during an interview with the Miami Herald newspaper, President Bharrat Jagdeo, just before the major security meeting in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) said that practical things are needed and penalties toughened to fight the upsurge in crime which has been plaguing Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations recently.readmore...
President meets with Circle Tennis teams -CTA to get assistance
(08/04/02)
A number of circle tennis teams in the country will shortly receive assistance following a commitment by President Bharrat Jagdeo today at the Office of the President.readmore...
CARICOM team holds discussion with President
-as plans for agriculture, food security forum forge ahead
(08/04/02)
With the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) moving ahead with its plans to address food security in the Region as a result of rising food prices and other issues affecting CARICOM states, a regional team led by CARICOM’s Secretary-General Edwin Carrington today met with President Bharrat Jagdeo to finalise schedules for various fora on the critical issues.readmore...
President meets international organisations’ representatives
- discusses support for Guyana
(08/04/01)
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.readmore...
President meets former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister
(08/03/27)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo was today paid a courtesy call by former Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sir James Mitchell at the Office of the President. readmore...
President joins Easter celebrants as thousands turn out, throng open spaces
(08/03/24)
In what could be described as one of the largest Easter celebrations ever in the country, Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today joined Guyanese who turned out in their thousands with their families to fly kites as part of the country’s Easter celebrations. readmore...
President distributes kites to Tiger Bay, Good Hope children
(08/03/23)
In keeping with Easter tradition, President Bharrat Jagdeo today visited Tiger Bay in Georgetown and Good Hope, East Coast Demerara where he distributed hundreds of kites to children.readmore...
President attends Phagwah celebration at Dharmic Sabha Kendra
(08/03/22)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo today joined a large gathering of celebrants for the grand Holi ceremony which is customarily held at the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha Kendra on Phagwah day.readmore...
Measures are in place to prevent sea defence breach
- President Jagdeo
(08/03/21)
President Bharat Jagdeo today visited Montrose and Betterhope, East Coast Demerara, two communities severely affected by overtopping. He assured concerned residents that government is putting all mechanisms in place to prevent a breach in the sea defence system.readmore...
President joins Muslims as they observe Youman Nabi
-urges them to take example from life of Prophet Muhammad
(08/03/20)
Addressing Muslims during their ceremony in observance of Youman Nabi (the Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad) at the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO), Thomas Lands today, President Bharrat Jagdeo said the one of the defining moments in history was that of the Prophet’s birth.readmore...
President hands over computer to Ptolemy Reid typist
(08/03/18)
In keeping with a commitment made to the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre on December 3 last, President Bharrat Jagdeo today handed over a laptop computer complete with accessories to typist at the Centre, Stacy Johnson at the Office of the President.readmore...
Rio Group membership to strengthen Guyana’s negotiating authority
(08/03/17)
Guyana will benefit much now that it has become a full fledged member of the Rio Group since the membership will allow the country to strengthen its negotiating authority. readmore...
No CARICOM Leader expressed concern over CARIFESTA in Guyana-President
(08/03/17)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo, in response to a question by one media entity as to whether any Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Leader expressed concern about Guyana’s hosting of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) X, in light of the crime situation, affirmed that no Leader expressed this concern while he was attending the CARICOM intersessional meeting recently in The Bahamas. readmore...
National schoolgirl cricket ‘windball’ team gets assistance from President -to compete in Barbados tourney shortly
(08/03/17)
The national schoolgirl cricket ‘windball’ team need not worry about how its members will be getting to Barbados to participate in the West Indies Female ‘windball’ Championship on March 22-25, as President Bharrat Jagdeo has committed to cover the airfare cost for the 18 girls on the team.readmore...
Use lesson of Phagwah to stand firm - President tells gathering at Phagwah mela
(08/03/15)
The message about the triumph of good over evil which is the main theme behind the story of Phagwah is a lesson which Guyanese can learn from, particularly during this period of trauma and uncertainty.readmore...
President Jagdeo receives prestigious Pushkin Medal
-expresses gratitude to Russians
(08/03/14)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo today received the prestigious Russian Pushkin Medal from Russian Ambassador to Guyana Pavel Sergiev at State House on Main Street.readmore...
GHRA practising bad governance-President says
(08/03/14)
Responding to a question by a reporter on the issue of the Guyana Human Rights Association’s (GHRA) request that Government withdraw the sedition charge against former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson, the President said that the body is practising bad governance.readmore...
President clears the air on Oliver Hinckson issue
-says his name was never mentioned at Jan 26 press conference
(08/03/14)
Addressing the media today during a Press Conference at the Office of the President, Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo commented on the recent press release issued by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R).readmore...
President Jagdeo to receive Pushkin Medal tomorrow
(08/03/13)
His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo will tomorrow receive the Pushkin Medal from Russian Ambassador to Guyana, Pavel Sergiev at State House, Main Street.readmore...
National stakeholders agree to expedite appointments of Constitutional Commissions, among other decisions
-at follow-up meeting with President
(08/03/12)
During today’s follow-up meeting between President Bharrat Jagdeo and national stakeholders, including Parliamentary political Parties and representatives of civil society, a number of decisions were taken and measures agreed to. readmore...
Guyana now full-fledged member of the Rio Group
(08/03/10)
The Twentieth (XX) Rio Group Summit which recently concluded in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has seen the Group’s members approving the inclusion of Guyana and Haiti as members of the Group. readmore...
President addresses Twentieth Summit of the Rio Group
-expresses hope for productive meeting
(08/03/07)
Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo, today addressed the 20th Summit of the Rio Group in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic on his way to The Bahamas to attend the 19th Inter-sessional meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).readmore...
President tells Berbicians Security Forces need to be supported
-says some media outlets trying to justify killings
(08/03/03)
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday told those gathered at Babu John, Port Mourant Berbice to mark the eleventh death anniversary of late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan that Guyanese are faced with a struggle where several sections of the media are sending confusing messages in their efforts to justify criminal acts, such as those perpetrated at Lusignan and Bartica recently. readmore...
‘Everything will not be alright if we don’t struggle for it’-President tells gathering at Babu John
(08/03/02)
Addressing a large gathering of persons today at Babu John, Port Mourant, including Government officials, other members of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Regional officials and residents of Berbice, President Bharrat Jagdeo, alluding to the famous Bob Marley words ‘everything will be alright’ said that everything will not be alright if Guyanese do not struggle for this to be so.readmore...
President meets with relatives of Bartica murder victims
(08/02/28)
Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with the relatives of the civilians who were killed at Bartica on February 17 when gunmen went on a robbery and murder rampage in the area.readmore...
President deems national stakeholders meeting successful
-hopes that spirit of cooperation will continue
(08/02/27)
President Bharrat Jagdeo and several other stakeholders today described the national stakeholders meeting on crime held at the Office of the President as successful as most initiatives were agreed upon and presentations were good.readmore...
Flag raising ceremony kick starts 38th Republic Anniversary celebration
(08/02/23)
Guyana’s 38th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was today marked when the Golden Arrowhead was hoisted early this morning at Parliament Buildings before a large crowd comprising Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, sections of the Disciplined Services and civil society. readmore...
President Jagdeo visits East Coast Demerara
-as unusual prolonged rainfalls continue
(08/02/21)
President Bharrat Jagdeo visited the East Coast Demerara today and inspected several pumps including at Good Hope and Lusignan.readmore...
Trinidad assistance only temporary- President Jagdeo
-gov’t in process of purchasing similar equipment
(08/02/21)
The security assistance being provided by Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) to Guyana to assist in the current crime situation is only temporary as government is in the course of buying similar equipment. readmore...
Meetings with Opposition parties, civil society favourable
-President Jagdeo
(08/02/21)
The recent meetings held with President Bharrat Jagdeo, civil society and Opposition Parliamentary Parties to work out ways to arrest the current crime situation facing the country were favourable and resulted in a pledge of support for the work of the joint services and a condemnation of the recent brutal killings. readmore...
President Jagdeo receives Romanian Ambassador
(08/02/21)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Marinel Ioana, Ambassador of Romania to Guyana. readmore...
President Jagdeo receives Mexico, Italy Ambassadors
(08/02/20)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Ricardo Villanueva Hallal, Ambassador of United Mexican States and His Excellency Luigi Maccotta, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy. readmore...
Civil society commits unqualified support to confront crime
(08/02/20)
A follow-up meeting on the recent spate of violence in Guyana with representatives of civil society which was convened yesterday by His Excellency President Jagdeo concluded today at the Office of the President.readmore...
President meets Parliamentary Opposition parties
-to discuss crime situation
(08/02/19)
Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with Parliamentary Opposition Party Leaders during a high-level meeting at the Office of the President where the focus was the crime situation which has gripped the country and which has seen heavily armed gunmen slaughtering dozens of persons in less than a month. readmore...
President meets with IRO, other stakeholders
-groups want joint condemnation statement by political parties
(08/02/19)
Following a lengthy meeting with representatives of a wide cross section of the society including the Inter-Religious Organisations (IRO) and the private sector, many requested that there be a combined statement by all political parties condemning criminal activities currently gripping the country and which have spread fear among citizens.readmore...
This is about decent people fighting a band of bandits – President Jagdeo tells Barticians
(08/02/19)
“This is not about politics, religion or race; this is about decent people of this country fighting a band of bandits. All the decent people of this country have to give support to the Joint Services.”
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Government will not have any talks with criminals-President
(08/02/15)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today said that his Government will not be having any dialogue with the criminals who perpetuated the brutal slaying of eleven persons, including five children at Lusignan on January 26 in response to suggestions by some sections that maybe this should be done.readmore...
Army to receive $1B to up air patrols –President Jagdeo
-gov’t ready to receive suggestions from political parties on security
(08/02/15)
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will receive $1B this year to purchase helicopters to improve its air patrols which will aid in the fight against transnational crime and serve as a deterrent to the establishment of illegal airstrips. readmore...
Bahamian Opposition Leader pays courtesy call on President Jagdeo
-impressed with President’s enthusiasm about Guyana’s economic future
(08/02/15)
Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister of the Bahamas Honourable Perry Galdstone Christie today paid a courtesy call on President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Office of the President.readmore...
President meets with relatives of slain soldier
(08/02/11)
Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with the relatives of slain Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier, Corporal Ivor Anthony Williams at the Office of the President.readmore...
President meets with IAMGOLD team
(08/02/08)
Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with a team from the Canadian firm, IAMGOLD led by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, Joseph Conway at the Office of the President.readmore...
President calls on PNCR to publicly acknowledge Buxton as safe haven for criminals
(08/01/31)
During President Bharrat Jagdeo’s visit to Lusignan today where he joined in mourning the loss of 10 of the slain victims, he was asked by a member of the media whether he will engage the People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR) on the Lusignan tragedy.readmore...
President attends funerals of slain Lusignan residents
-relatives say farewell to their loved ones
(08/01/31)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today joined with hundreds of Lusignan residents as they mourned the loss of their relatives at the five homes where the 10 victims along with twenty-two year old Shazam Mohamed were killed during a brutal attack on January 26, 2008 by armed gunmen.readmore...
New Justices of Appeal sworn in before President
(08/01/30)
Two more new Justices of Appeal were today sworn in before President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Office of the President.readmore...
NCC members discuss priority actions
(08/01/29)
President Bharrat Jagdeo recently chaired another meeting of the National Competitiveness Council, Guyana’s highest level body for dialogue between the Government, business community and organised labour. readmore...
President joins Muslims at Muslim Youth Organisation
-expresses condolences to relatives of slain 22-year-old
(08/01/29)
President Bharrat Jagdeo today joined Muslims of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) at the Muslim Youth Organisation compound, Woolford Avenue to view the body of 22-year-old Shazam Mohamed who will be laid to rest today.
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