‘Death announcement’ budget will attract ‘pressurization’, ‘sufferation’ – Hamilton
…also a recipe for escalation of crime and criminality
By Ramona Luthi
Amid widespread condemnation and rejection and even calls for the complete 'withdrawal' of Budget...
‘Brace yourself for what is about to come’ – Manickchand warns fellow Guyanese
“I can’t recall another budget in the history of my time that received this much criticisms and worry" - Manickchand during budget debate
By Ramona...
More opportunities for hinterland youths in budget – Minister Garrido-Lowe
The National Budget which was presented in the National Assembly on November 28, is one that will boost economic growth for all Guyanese. That...
$43.1B budgeted for education will create more skilled workers – Carrington
- If they cannot find a job, they must be able create one for themselves
The government is investing heavily in the education sector to...
Debate opens with mounting calls to withdraw 2017 Budget
- Ali says $1B in water, $5B in electricity would be taxed from the ordinary man
By Ramona Luthi
As the debates regarding the 2017 Budget...
New times approved for 2017 Budget Debates
In accordance with an agreement reached between the Government and Opposition Chief Whips, the debates of the 2017 estimates and expenditures will go for...
Scores of persons, including Opposition MP’s protest Budget 2017 tax measures
By Ramona Luthi
As the Budget debates continue in the National Assembly today, scores of persons gathered in front of the Parliament Building protesting against...
Inquiry needed for D’Urban Park Project, President misled the public-Ram & McRae
Accounting firm Ram & McRae has now called for a full inquiry into all aspects of the D’Urban Park Project, including the Government’s role...
Finance Minister is ‘hopelessly confused’ – says Nandlall
(Following is the full text of a response to the Minister of Finance Winston Jordan issued a few minutes ago by former Attorney General...
GGDMA: 2017 Budget has no good news for miners
...calls on Govt to re-examine measures to prevent collapse of industry
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has joined the flurry of critics...
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After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict
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