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...
‘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...
President blanks Private Sector calls for clarity on Govt policies
...chides business community for not investing more
Head of State, David Granger, today, pointedly blanked several direct calls made by Private Sector leaders, for clarity...
Govt officials meet with Houston residents over possible land acquisitions
Officials from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure yesterday (October 10, 2017) met with residents of Houston, East Bank Demerara to provide information on possible...
Actual resource size of 5th oil discovery yet to be determined
Guyana’s fifth oil discovery was announced last Thursday but knowing the actual resource size of the recent discovery will not be certain until 2018.
Quantifying...
Govt collects $900M in taxes for oil, gas activities- Jordan
The Finance Ministry has collected approximately $900 million in taxes from activities connected to oil and gas for the first half of 2017.
This was...
Legal challenge to Broadcast Amendment Bill filed by former Attorney General
Freedom Radio Incorporated, a private broadcaster, under the representation of Former Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall has moved to the High...
E-commerce ready: Kitty Post office rehabilitated, reopened
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) on Monday reopened its Kitty Post Office, with the aim to maximise e-commerce in the country’s postal services.
In...
Finance Minister says no new tax measures in Budget 2018
Despite ongoing consultations on Budget 2018, Finance Minister Winston Jordan has revealed that no new tax measures will be taken. Instead, support will be...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...