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Even as the government continues to channel the nation’s wealth towards diversified growth, equal emphasis is being placed on safeguarding the well-being and dignity of every citizen. On this premise, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, says a strategy is underway to build out Guyana’s emerging “Care Economy.

With Guyana set to sign four new agreements with oil companies this month, Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe, says there will be “bountiful opportunities” for locals to tap into procurement and employment.

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be taking its work beyond the corridors of Georgetown and into the heart of indigenous communities. This was noted by the ministry’s Director General, Sonia Latchman. She told Starting Point that this approach is intended to ensure the voices of indigenous people are not only heard but fully reflected

On account of the leadership provided by President, Dr Irfaan Ali and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, every Guyanese is experiencing the direct and indirect benefits of our nation’s oil resources. This is according to Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat. Given the extent of the benefits to come, he believes Guyana is entering a

Having surpassed its ambitious target of 50,000 house lots and now aiming to deliver an additional 40,000 homes, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, says this milestone reflects the government’s steadfast commitment to improving the lives of citizens. According to Minister Benn, expanding access to housing is not only essential for strengthening family

Despite some notable changes to President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s Cabinet, Starting Point’s hosts, Fareeza Haniff and Kiana Wilburg, agree that the reshaped team is stronger than ever, a truly formidable force ready to deliver.

The 2025 General and Regional Elections will be remembered for several historic upsets, chief among them, APNU’s crushing defeat. Hosts of the Starting Point Podcast, Kiana Wilburg and Fareeza Haniff, examine some of the key reasons behind this outcome.

With elections just days away, businessman and city councillor Alfonso De Armas says the PPP/C is the best bet for Guyana’s future. It is the only party, he says, that has a clear and cohesive plan to deliver sustainable growth for decades to come.

Guyana’s education sector has seen “historic gains” in less than four years, according to Minister Dr Priya Manickchand. Speaking on Starting Point, she credited the success to a deliberate push to increase access, improve quality, and shift outdated thinking about what education can achieve. By opening platforms to new voices and ideas, she said the

Taking into account the massive investments made in the education sector and the strategic policies implemented in the last five years, Miscka White, Principal at the School of the Nation’s, believes the PPP/C deserves a second term in office. Under the incumbent, she believes true transformation is possible across all sectors. White is on the