Guyana’s inflation would continue to rise in 2018- IMF
By Jarryl Bryan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting Guyana’s inflation would continue to rise in 2018. This is a dangerous development, even as...
PPP/C worried Speaker will bury motion to reduce VAT
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is worried that the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland, will subvert a motion by the political...
Former DSG to challenge dismissal in court
...says all her cases had to go through AG
Former Deputy Solicitor (DSG) General Prithima Kissoon has hit back at Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams,...
New River bridge: Patterson issues order to commence acquisition of lands
By Jarryl Bryan
The Government has taken a decisive step in the process towards building the new Demerara River bridge, with an order being issued...
AG Chambers defends decision to target, fire DSG
The Legal Affairs Ministry and Attorney General’s Chambers has defended its decision to fire the Deputy Solicitor General (DSG), Prithima Kissoon, and claims she...
Disaster relief bonds to be established in all 10 Regions- Harmon
In light of the alarms raised regarding the widespread natural disasters to have hit the Caribbean paired with the massive flooding which struck the...
Govt’s “runaway spending” must be addressed before considering tax system- Ram
...says the “good life” nothing but a slogan
Chartered Accountant Christopher Ram held no punches as the two-day Business Summit drew to a close at...
Govt demolishes squatting homes on lands in A Field Sophia
Some seven families are now left homeless and several others contemplating their next move as the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) Anti-Squatting Task...
‘No further consideration in VAT reduction’- GRA Boss
...says Income taxes should be lowered to offset increases in other taxes
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has not been privy to any planned reduction...
Taxes costing Guyanese $10B in disposable income- PPP/C
-Advances slew of fiscal measures for Budget 2018
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is gearing to table a slew of Budget measures it wants...
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It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...
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See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...
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Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official
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Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi
Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India.
The following should be noted:
𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...
Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor
Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown.
Eyewitnesses reported...