After doling out $264M on Sussex St bond, Health Minister now says no more...
...promises to end rental of controversial bond by December 2018
The Ministry of Public Health will stop the rental of drug bonds, in particular, one...
Sovereign Wealth Fund legislation by December- Jordan
The draft legislation to establish Guyana’s sovereign wealth fund will be placed before the National Assembly before December.
This was disclosed by Minister of Finance,...
Change in consumers’ preference, external factors affecting micro businesses- SBDF Director
The steady influx of Chinese businesses and the change of consumers’ preference are some of the major challenges that micro businesses are facing, according...
GuySuCo $30B bond: ‘I’m shocked by the contents’- Jagdeo
…says borrowing cost for bond higher than treasury bills
The Private Placement Memorandum for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) $30 billion bond is now with...
Improved energy efficiency, fewer power outages expected with US$17M aid from Japan
Following a signing ceremony and the handing over of two projects to the Guyanese Government from Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), it is expected...
BOG Governor General urges SMEs to use technology, expand knowledge
As Guyana prepares for the benefits from the impending oil and gas industry, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to be use...
Uitvlugt estate workers, pensioners protest new bank account requirement
...Workers told they will not be paid unless account info provided, says GAWU
Several workers and pensioners of the Uitvlugt Estate, located on the West...
Over $330B in public debt nothing to worry about- Finance Minister
Guyana has gotten a US$35 million ‘Development Policy’ line of credit from the World Bank, but with the country already owing billions of dollars...
Over $264M spent on rent for controversial Sussex St bond- Health Minister
Government has paid a total of $264,500,000 from July 2016 to March 2018 for the rental of the controversial Linden Holdings Inc.’s Sussex...
GAWU says absence of GuySuCo Board worrying, calls for decisive action on sugar industry
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) at its General Council meeting on June 22, 2018 expressed its displeasure over the absence of...
Recent Articles
Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West
A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...
Duo charged for murder of security guard
Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...
NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders
Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...
“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....