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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New pathology, mammography and oncology services to strengthen cancer care
Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment services are being expanded across Guyana, with regional hospitals gaining access to diagnostic imaging and specialised oncology care.
Mammography services...
GDF, Brazilian Armed Forces advance border security partnership
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to enhance its strategic partnership with Brazil.
Just recently, the 29th Regional Military Exchange between the GDF and the...
Uncustomed alcohol found during CANU operation at rented Windsor Estates property
Officers attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) today conducted a contraband operation during which a quantity of uncustomed alcohol was discovered at a...
Visa on arrival, e-visa for Guyanese travelling to Saudi Arabia
Guyanese passport holders can now travel to Saudi Arabia without having to obtain a visa beforehand.
Previously, Guyanese were required to have a visa before...
Hope’s 162* powers West Indies to record win over India
(ICC) West Indies finished the ODI leg of their India tour in style, creating history during their win in New Chandigarh.
Shai Hope carried the...
Trans Guyana Airways to launch direct flights to French Guiana
Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) is gearing up to launch weekly flights to French Guiana.
Under a new Air Services Agreement between Guyana and the French...
UMAMI sends 1st commercial shipment to LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar
See the statement below from Guyanese agro-processor, UMAMI Incorporated:
In a proud milestone for Guyanese manufacturing and agro-processing, UMAMI Incorporated’s first container shipment to LuLu...
Over 3,700 to graduate at UG’s 60th Convocation
The University of Guyana (UG) is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone as it hosts its 60th Annual Graduation Ceremonies, with more than 3,700...
1st T20I: WI Women crush Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
(Cricinfo) An all-round show from Jahzara Claxton and three wickets from Karishma Ramharack set West Indies up for an eight-wicket win against hosts Zimbabwe...
100 low-income homes at La Reconnaissance set for completion by January
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, on Friday inspected the construction of 100 low-income homes at the Le Reconnaissance Housing Development, East Coast Demerara, as...
