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Gov’t action unlocks massive financing for private sector No.108143
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–– as IDB Invest pumps over US$260M into local projects, eyes over US$300M in new opportunities
St George’s University joins Guyana-led VP Jagdeo meets King 05 Global Biodiversity Alliance Charles at Dumfries House PAGE
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo met with King Charles III at Dumfries House in Scotland on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 St George’s University is now officially a member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA). President, Dr Irfaan Ali presented the certificate of membership to the university’s President, Dr Marios Loukas, during a simple ceremony at State House. With this step, the university joins a growing network of more than 120 member organisations and countries, including Germany and the United Nations, whose membership was recently accepted. The President thanked the university for its commitment and interest. By joining, it is taking an important step towards advancing a shared global mission (Office of the President)
Private sector pivotal to Guyana maintaining competitive edge on the world market PAGE
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Linden, Mahdia get solid waste –– with new garbage management boost trucks from central gov’t 21 PAGE
Gov’t to roll out E-ID initiative in Yarrowkabra, surrounding communities 14 PAGE