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Eyewitness: Growth…vs development?
We’ve been hearing a great deal about how our economy’s grown, is growing – and will be growing. But, as usual, the ultimate question...
6 more Covid deaths, 424 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that six more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the...
$552.9B Budget 2022 to kickstart rapid modernisation of Guyana
In an over five-hour long speech, Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh today presented to the National Assembly the PPP/C Administration's $552.9B Budget 2022 which...
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...
“Because We Care” cash grant increased to $25,000
In recognising that there is “no greater investment that can be made than investing in young people”, the Guyana Government has announced an increase...
$28,000 for old age pension; $14,000 for public assistance
The Guyana Government has proposed the increase of old age pension from $25,000 to $28,000.
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh says this will place an...
Every dialysis patient to get up to $600,000 yearly for treatment
In 2022, the Guyana Government will introduce a Dialysis Support Programme whereby it will finance up to $600,000 per annum worth of dialysis treatment...
Prices at pumps to reduce as Govt slashes excise tax again
The Guyana Government will be further lowering the excise tax rate on gasoline and diesel from 20% to 10%, which will result in significant...
Govt to arrange monthly farmers markets to help consumer buy goods at better prices
In a move to address the rising cost of living, the Guyana Government announced that it will be arranging monthly farmers markets at locations...
Major tax reductions for importation of trucks, pickups
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced significant reductions in the excise taxes for several categories of trucks and pickups.
Regarding the importation of new...