COP30 Spotlight Swings South: Brazil’s Climate Envoy Backs Guyana’s Biodiversity‑Finance Push
At the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, President Ali positioned Guyana as a key architect of COP30, securing Brazilian endorsement and launching bold biodiversity finance initiatives tied to national development. The PPP/C hopes this international spotlight and data-driven leadership will convert into electoral support, showing Guyana as a rule-maker in global climate talks.
Promises Delivered, Momentum Secured: Ministers Take South Georgetown Stage to Defend PPP/C Record
The PPP/C showcased major domestic achievements and global leadership at a South Georgetown rally, emphasizing housing, infrastructure, and biodiversity finance as proof of effective governance ahead of the September election. President Ali’s assertive role in regional cricket reform and COP30 biodiversity talks has boosted the party’s credibility both locally and internationally, framing Guyana as a data-driven climate and development leader.
Ivy League Science for Emerald‑Green Goals: Guyana’s Yale Biodiversity Pact
Guyana signed a landmark MoU with Yale to bolster its Low-Carbon Development Strategy, establishing a Centre of Excellence and real-time biodiversity monitoring to support conservation and carbon credit initiatives. The deal positions Guyana to lead on biodiversity finance ahead of COP30, with projected revenues of up to US\$300M annually and 10% earmarked for Indigenous communities.
“Sugar Will Always Survive Under Us”: Mustapha’s Berbice Rally Re‑Ignites Faith in Guyana’s Oldest Industry
At a rally in Whim, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted PPP/C’s G\$60B investment to revive the sugar industry, projecting 24,000 jobs and a 7% GDP contribution by 2028. Framing sugar’s comeback as justice for past estate closures, the party is also targeting youth with training programs and a viral #SweetFuture campaign ahead of high-turnout Berbice polls.
“Next Five Years Are About Wealth”: Nandlall’s Good Hope Rally Makes the Wallet Pitch
At a Good Hope rally, Attorney-General Anil Nandlall framed Guyana’s 47% GDP growth as just the beginning, promoting major upcoming projects like the gas-to-energy plant and Development Bank to lift citizens from survival to prosperity. With first-time voters and undecideds prioritizing wealth-building, PPP/C aims to turn economic gains into electoral momentum.
From Craters to Concrete: Lima Sands Road Upgrade Shows PPP/C’s “No Village Left Behind” Pledge
A G\$438.7M road upgrade in Lima Sands is transforming access, reducing crop losses, boosting tourism potential, and raising land value—part of a wider Region Two infrastructure push funded by oil revenues. The PPP/C highlights the project as proof of rural investment, aiming to solidify voter support ahead of elections.
Forests Worth US $15.2 Billion: Inside Guyana’s Bid to Turn Biodiversity into the Next Big Export
Guyana launched the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, highlighting its US \$15.2 billion in annual ecosystem services and plans to monetize biodiversity through credits, blue bonds, and conservation grants. Backed by Yale and rising voter interest in climate, the initiative positions Guyana as a global green finance leader ahead of upcoming elections.
“Live, Sleep, Eat PPP”: Jagdeo Rallies Berbicians to Mobilise for September Polls
With just over 40 days to Guyana’s elections, PPP/C ramped up its campaign in Region Six, aiming to boost turnout from 40,000 to 55,000 votes. At a massive rally, VP Bharrat Jagdeo emphasized grassroots mobilization, trust in the party’s track record, and contrasted PPP/C’s clear agenda with vague opposition promises.
New U.S. Visa ‘Integrity Fee’ May Impact Guyanese Travelers and Global Tourism
The U.S. will introduce a new \$250 “visa integrity fee” for nonimmigrant visa applicants—including Guyanese citizens—starting in late 2025, with no exemptions and only conditional refunds. Critics argue the policy adds financial and procedural burdens, potentially deterring lawful travelers, students, and business visitors. Immigration experts warn that the unclear refund process and increased costs could backfire and act as a hidden tax.
Former Critic C.N. Sharma Endorses President Ali, Citing Inclusive Leadership
In a major U-turn, once-fierce PPP/C critic C.N. Sharma now endorses President Irfaan Ali and the ruling party’s bid for a second term ahead of the 2025 electionshgptv.com. Sharma praises Ali’s inclusive leadership and Guyana’s progressnewsroom.gy, calling for unity and a “bright future for all.”
