Govt hikes excise tax on neutral spirits from 40% to 65% – manufacturing businesses...
A move by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to amend the excise tax on alcohol, essentially increasing the tax levied based on the strength...
GECOM needs to snap out of its paralysis – Jagdeo continues to question...
The Office of Leader of the Opposition said it has noted the "bewildering silence" and inaction from the Guyana Elections Commission ( GECOM) in...
CARICOM concerned about “tax haven” label in wake of Panama Papers leak
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed concern that the “tax havens” label is again being attached to the financial services centres in member states,...
Finance Minister has sole responsibility for revenue agency – President
In light of recent allegations that State Minister Joseph Harmon attempted to interfere with an operation spearheaded by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), President...
Only woman on FBI’s 10 most-wanted list arrested in Mexico
(Reprinted from CNN)
After months on the run, a woman who allegedly plotted the death of a romantic rival in Texas has been captured in...
Essequibo Chamber of Commerce elects new executive body
The resuscitated Essequibo Chamber of Commerce held its General Meeting and Election on Saturday, 2nd April, 2016.
According to a media release issued by the...
Bring it on! …New Mayor welcomes audit of City Hall
Newly-elected Mayor of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Patricia Chase-Green has said she welcomes with open arms any attempt by the Auditor...
Guyanese girl talks about how she got accepted into 8 Ivy Leagues and 13...
Reprinted from CNN
Kelly Hyles got into all eight Ivy League schools, plus MIT, Tufts, Johns Hopkins ... the list literally goes on. In fact,...
Nawbatt sues Govt over wrongful dismissal
The APNU+AFC Government is being sued by former Guyana High Commissioner to Canada, Harry Narine Nawbatt, for over $49M for wrongful dismissal and a...
Guyana still awaiting word from T&T officials on land deal
With a new Administration in place in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Guyana’s Agriculture Minister Noel Holder said he is yet to receive word...
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Embattled ACP Brutus faces 201 new charges
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Bureau of Statistics conducting Labour Force Survey
The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), a quarterly household survey which provides key insights into the country’s labour...
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going” – Venezuelan-born UG Valedictorian
By: Mishael Henry
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Linden woman robbed, raped at home
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and rape committed on a 42-year-old housewife from Amelia's Ward,...