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Income Tax Threshold to increase from $65,000 to $75,000

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that the personal income tax threshold will be increased from $65,000 to $75,000. He said this will place...

ANSA McAL sole sourcing: President says ‘disciplinary actions if’ persons at fault

Head of State David Granger has stated that disciplinary actions will be taken against anyone found to be at fault as it relates to...

OPINION: The PNC must be held accountable for its actions

The following is an opinion piece by Ryhaan Shah Why are we surprised at the PNC’s post-election shenanigans? Really? After the corruption, institutionalised racism, and...

Corentyne child, 13 pregnant, another reportedly married

The Divisional Commander of Corentyne, Berbice along with the Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) are currently investigating the circumstances behind the impregnation of...

70-Y-O male from Region Four is latest Covid-19 fatality

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of October 30, 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

65-Y-0 man killed during argument

- Investigations are being conducted into the murder of Peter James, 65 years, of Matthews Ridge, North West District, which occurred about 01:30...

Top Cop’s ‘unbothered’ remarks on crime insensitive, unbelievable – FITUG

Police Commissioner Leslie James is under fire for saying he is not bothered about the crime situation in the country. The Federation of Independent Trade...

19-Y-O robbed of motorcycle at Cummings Lodge

Bandits on Saturday night robbed a 19-year-old of a Grey Wave 110 motorcycle which costs $300,000. Police say that around 22:30h, at Cummings Lodge, East...

Deaths of 3 children at GPHC: 6 months after, Medical Council still to decide...

Almost six months have passed since the deaths of three juveniles at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and although there were two independent...

Teen, another arrested after stealing from CWC woman

Police in Berbice have arrested a 16-year-old juvenile and a 24-year-old man after they were found with items that were stolen from a home...

Recent Articles

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....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...