“It’s a Fallacy” – Jagdeo; No Quarry Licenses, Sand Permits Issued to Chinese Nationals

“It’s a fallacy” – Jagdeo; no quarry licenses, sand permits issued to Chinese nationals

…debunks ‘Chinese takeover’ claims; licenses issued only to Guyanese Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has firmly dismissed claims that Chinese nationals have been granted quarry and sand mining permits in Guyana, calling such allegations “a fallacy” and “political mischief.” Addressing the issue at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo clarified that all new quarry and sand permits issued between 2020 and 2024 have b…

Jagdeo says ‘no special treatment’ given to Chinese in Guyana

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said there is no special treatment for any group, and sought to debunk claims that the government is embracing more Chinese businesses and operations than any other group. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo debunked claims that the Chinese are dominating quarry and sand production activities. He acknowledged that the number of operators in the sector increased owing to the growing demand; there a…

Jagdeo says no quarry or sand permits issued to Chinese nationals - Guyana Chronicle

GENERAL Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has firmly rejected claims in the public domain that quarry and sand permits have been granted to Chinese nationals, stating that such assertions are misleading and politically motivated. Speaking at a Thursday news conference, Dr. Jagdeo addressed concerns that have surfaced in relation to […]

Jagdeo talks up importance of Chinese workers in construction

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 May 2025, 22:05 by Writer Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday highlighted the importance of Chinese nationals working Guyana’s booming construction sector. “A lot of things that are happening now, they contract because the Chinese may be able to do it faster and, in some cases, cheaper,” he told a ...

Quarry licences, sand permits not granted to Chinese nationals - Jagdeo - INews Guyana

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has debunked claims that the Government is granting operational licences for sandpits and quarries to the Chinese nationals. “It’s a fallacy,” he said during his weekly press conference on Thursday. Jagdeo explained that from 2020 to 2024, the number of quarries which are in operation moved from six to 16, […] The post Quarry licences, sand permits not granted to Chinese nationals – Jagdeo appeared first on INews…

Quarry expansions in Digby, Colchester Counties approved

From a release COLCHESTER COUNTY: Two quarries are expanding to support Nova Scotia’s growth, jobs and infrastructure. The quarries in Kemptown, Colchester County, and Seabrook, Digby County provide stone, gravel and other materials needed to build roads and highways, clean energy projects, housing and other infrastructure projects. Aggregate, which is sourced from quarries, was added to the list of the province’s strategic minerals on May 14.“Q…