TUESDAY 28th January, 2025
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US maintains support for Guyana’s territorial integrity No.107698
–– Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirms in call with President Ali
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At left: Some 500 acres of black-eyed peas and red beans under cultivation. The first crop will be ready for harvesting by mid-April. At right: Additionally, 300 acres of dormant farmland in Dartmouth has been cleared for cultivation following an intervention by President, Dr. Irfaan Ali during a meeting with farmers in the community last month. Currently, over 180 acres is being used to produce red beans, while the remaining land is being prepared for additional crops (Office of the President photos)
‘We are a government Clear signs of a you can trust, rely on’ better life for all SEE PAGE
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–– President Ali highlights; says ‘people-centred policies’ are the PPP/C’s guiding philosophy
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–– Home Affairs Minister says; rubbishes Ramjattan’s claims of ‘mirage’ of development
‘We were enhancing Gov’t ensuring country’s lives way before oil was in the equation’ oil resources 09 SEE PAGE
–– Minister Walrond says in defence of PPP/C’s track record of development
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–– flays opposition for insulting Guyanese workers; emphasises Budget 2025 maintains the platform for continued growth, resilience, prosperity
reach all of Guyana
–– Minister Bharrat affirms
GRA launches ‘Padna’ app to simplify taxpayer processes 13
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