General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said the party will support legislation to stamp out discrimination faced by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community, noting that no Guyanese should be denied service or opportunities. However, he clearly stated that the party will not support The post PPP/C will support legislation to prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ community appeared first on News Room Guyana.

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday, vowed that all public servants will enjoy salary increases and increased benefits in the party’s next term in government. He also announced that there will be changes to the taxation system so people keep more of the money they earn. Additionally, The post Salary increases, more benefits & ‘evolved’ tax system coming – Jagdeo appeared first on News Room Guyana.

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo condemned attacks on Afro-Guyanese who have chosen to support his party. Jagdeo, who is Guyana’s Vice President, maintained that the PPP/C is a multiethnic party with a proven track record of supporting all Guyanese. However, he highlighted the increasingly horrid occurrence, particularly online, The post Jagdeo decries ‘assault’ on Afro-Guyanese who support PPP appeared first on News Room Guyana.

In a move aimed at bridging the financing gap faced by small businesses in Guyana, a Business Support Desk—conceptualised by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and facilitated by the Private Sector Commission (PSC)—was unveiled on Thursday. Jared Kissoon, an IDB consultant, explained that the support desk was developed in response to persistent concerns from the The post New IDB Support Desk launched to boost financing access for small businesses appeared first on News Room Guyana.