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Guyana’s international footprints increased significantly — gov’t has repaired country’s ‘tainted’ image on the world stage, Minister Todd says — calls out Opposition for damage done while in office
WITHIN the last three years, the People Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) led government has been in damage control mode
to rebuild Guyana’s international image which was tainted by the APNU+AFC administration. This is according to Min-
ister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd, who during his contribution to the 2023 budget debate on Tuesday, re-
flected on the APNU+ AFC’s behaviour during the 2020 General and Regional Elections and the alleged attempts that were made to “steal the
Modernization continues
elections.” Todd reminded the National Assembly that the international community intervened and eventually
called for the APNU+AFC administration to allow a “peaceful transition”. (Full story on page 3)
Budget 2023 reflects government’s values, commitment to providing social services — Minister Walrond says in response to Opposition’s empty budget claims
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‘Broken’ health system gets new life under PPP/C — undergoing world-class PG transformation, Health Minister says 08
Over 60 Jamaican businesses explore local opportunities
The capacity of Guyana’s aviation sector has been significantly enhanced with expansion of the boarding corridor at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). The new corridor, which features two boarding bridges, are set to facilitate D and E type aircraft. The D and E type aircraft are the wide-body vessels that are used in transatlantic flights. (CJIA photo)
— Dr Singh outlines avenues for potential investments
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