Dr Jagan hailed for his role in Guyana’s modern electoral democracy

Dr Jagan hailed for his role in Guyana’s modern electoral democracy

FOUNDING leader of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Cheddi Jagan, was, last Thursday, recognised for his contributions to the country’s modern electoral democracy. Giving recognition to his life and work was Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General, Anil Nandlall. The Attorney-General was, at the time, speaking at the Cheddi Jagan Annual Lecture 2022 at…

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Scenes from the return of Easter celebrations

Scenes from the return of Easter celebrations

GUYANESE, on Monday, turned out in the thousands to mark the return of traditional Easter celebrations, which were put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families from all walks of life spent the day picnicking in the parks, and on beaches and community centre grounds. And, of course, the kites of the children dotted…

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Chilean farmer recognised as leader of rurality in the Americas

Chilean farmer recognised as leader of rurality in the Americas

THE Chilean family farmer and member of the Mapuche people, Emilio Sepúlveda, was declared “Leader of Rurality in the Americas” by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The “Soul of Rurality” award recognises his life’s work, promoting healthy and nutritious food production and his willingness to innovate and take on new projects, as demonstrated…

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T&T: Three bodies found in cargo vessel

T&T: Three bodies found in cargo vessel

THE St Vincent-registered cargo vessel MV Fair Chance has been re-floated with the police and coast guard boarding it via a hole cut in its deck on Easter Monday and finding three bodies inside – 16 days after it first overturned in rough seas. A press release on Monday evening, from the Coast Guard, said…

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Mexico leader’s electricity reform bill defeated

Mexico leader’s electricity reform bill defeated

A contentious reform of Mexico’s electricity sector has failed to get lawmakers’ backing in a vote labelled as “treasonous” by the President. The bill would have increased the say the government has over power generation. Critics said that if it had become law, it would have weakened the private sector’s role and eroded environmental protection…

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