GPL scratched off from gov’t subvention; $1B for LINMINE
By Jomo Paul
– The 2015 Budget estimates presented to the National Assembly by Finance Minister Winston Jordan does not provide any subventions for...
President Granger is being fooled about Amaila Falls Project – says Jagdeo
By Fareeza Haniff
– Executive Member of the People’s Progressive Party and incoming Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo believes that President David Granger...
Jagdeo hopes $23B is “real” money for rice sector
By Jomo Paul
– Incoming Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo says he hopes the $23B allocated to the rice sector in the 2015 budget is...
Budget 2015: APNU+AFC has duped the entire nation – Jagdeo
By Fareeza Haniff
– Incoming Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo has accused the government of tricking the Guyanese people into believing that the...
Jagdeo snubs Opposition Leader salary for Presidential pension
By Jomo Paul
- Incoming Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says he will not be accepting any salaries as the Leader of the Opposition...
GTUC reacts to Budget 2015
– The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) in its preliminary glance at the 2015 Budget says it has taken note of the increase...
Guyana to seek international help to fight “depressing” crime situation
By Fareeza Haniff
– The Ministry of Public Security has been allocated a total of $12 billion to strengthen and improve national security services...
Jagdeo describes APNU+AFC Budget as “underwhelming”
– The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is not impressed with the $221B budget presented by the APNU+AFC government.
Incoming Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo,...
Gov’t ditches NIS subsidy; $1.3B to be lost in revenue
By Jomo Paul
- While the APNU+AFC administration has decided to abandon the subsidies being offered to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) a decision...
5% & 10% increases for public servants; minimum wage, pensions increased
By Jomo Paul
- Finance Minister Winston Jordan says effective July 1, the basic minimum wages will be increased from $39,540 to $50,000.
Jordan made...
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