2016 Budget “pure rhetoric”…no stimulus to create jobs at the local level, says Gaskin
Economist Ramon Gaskin is of the view that the 2016 Budget which is themed “stimulating growth, restoring confidence, a good life beckons” ironically lacked...
‘Repackaged’ budget ‘blatantly anti-poor, anti-development’ – Jagdeo
By Kristen Macklingam
Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has rubbished the $230B budget the Government presented this afternoon as being “blatantly anti-poor and anti-development” and...
$4B allocated for Hinterland Development – Agri. Station to be constructed on 4,000...
The Government has announced that it will be investing over $4 billion this year in support of the Plan of Action for Hinterland Development.
According...
Govt promises to cut bureaucratic red tape…and offer more support to private businesses
To make Guyana more business-friendly, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan during his 2016 Budget presentation this afternoon in the National Assembly detailed a number of...
$5B set aside for Sheriff Street upgrade – Indian Gov’t to build new road...
The Government has announced that more than $5B will be invested for the “reconstruction” of Sheriff Street in Georgetown.
It also announced that a US$50M...
Gov’t unveils $230B budget – proposed measures include increases in Income Tax threshold,...
Making his second budget speech since the APNU+AFC Government took office, Finance Minister Winston Jordan - just moments ago - announced that this year's...
GuyOil to reduce fuel prices with effect from February 1
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan in his 2016 Budget presentation in the National Assembly this afternoon has announced that with effect from February 1, Guyanese...
Meagre GY$1200 increase for Old Age Pensioners
The APNU+AFC coalition has presented in its 2016 budget, a meagre increase of GY$1200 per person who receives old age pension payments.
Previously pensioners benefited...
Two more wanted for Bank of Baroda robbery
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for two more persons in connection with the Bank of Baroda (Mon Repos, ECD branch)...
No salary increase for public servants announced in Budget – Gov’t proposes...
Government, in its presentation of the 2016 Budget this afternoon, said any salary increase for public servants for this year “has to await the...
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Mandela to Eccles Highway fatal crash: “You don’t knock down a man and drive...
Police have launched an investigation into a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday evening at the junction of the Mandela to Eccles Highway and...
Tucville man remanded for noise nuisance
A 42-year-old man was on Monday remanded to prison after appearing before Senior Magistrate Fabian Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a nuisance...
1 killed in three-lorry crash at Land of Canaan
One person has died in a three-lorry accident at Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara accident on Tuesday morning.
Dead is 55-year-old Christenpaul Ramkissoon called...
Corentyne teen dies after crashing car into parked truck
A 19-year-old resident of Number 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) lost his life on Monday morning after the car he was...
Anti-bullying policies to be standardised for schools
The Ministry of Education is moving to implement standard anti-bullying and anti-violence procedures in schools across Guyana.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag said the initiative...
Kariako Village receives its first community transport service
Residents of Kariako Village, Region One in the Barama River, are celebrating a major community development with the arrival of their first-ever transport service.
The...
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Sunday May 3, 2026 about 18:16hrs, at the...
‘One Guyana’ vision key to unity – Pres Ali says in Arrival Day Message
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali called on Guyanese to honour their shared history while recommitting to unity and inclusive development, as the nation marks...
Visionary leadership award reflects collective effort of Guyanese – Pres. Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday dedicated his Visionary Leadership Award to all Guyanese, describing the honour as a reflection of collective national...
Armed bandits escape with over $4M after robbing Diamond store, customer
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Monday...
