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Cabinet grants ‘no objections’ to security, infrastructural and health contracts(Ministry of the Presidency) Cabinet at its meeting on Friday, December 30, 2016, granted its ‘no objection’ to contracts within…
GTU bemoans Parking Meters around schoolsThe Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) is describing the parking meter within the city as an additional financial burden on its…
Devotion should be placed on sectors that filter money back into economy- GCCI HeadWith the Gold industry remaining Guyana's most important foreign exchange earner, concerns are being raised about the possible effect this…
$5B in disposable income being “plucked” out of the pockets of ordinary citizens – says AliOpposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says fiscal deficit increased from 14% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2016 and is…
Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene prices increase from tomorrowThe Guyana Oil Company Ltd (Guyoil) on Sunday evening announced an upward movement in prices for its products at the…
Opposition, Unions to get back to Gov’t with proposals as talks on sugar industry beginThe Government on Saturday (December 31, 2016) hosted a meeting with a team from the Parliamentary Opposition, the Guyana Sugar…
CJIA revenue collection up by 13% as at November 30(GINA) The Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s (CJIA) revenue collection has improved by 13 percent, and this has been attributed to…
Increased security fee for departing passengers from January 1With effect from January 1, 2017, the Security Fee per departing passenger via the Cheddi Jagan International Airport will increase…
Mid-size hydro, other renewable energy projects being touted in collaboration with Russia & othersMinister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge today lauded his ministry’s performance for 2016 in the area of trade and investment…
First Batch of Early Childhood Development Centres licensedThe Ministry of Social Protection today (Thursday, December 29, 2016) took the historic step and licensed 13 Early Childhood Care…
Christmas sales not so bright this year; vendors blame heavy rains & Giftland MallChristmas is over and one of the busiest streets in the Capital City, Regent Street is now picking up some…
Guyana achieves above average Caribbean compliance at ICVM auditGuyana at its most recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Coordinated Validated Mission (ICVM) audit came through with flying colours…
Youth Groups register abhorrence with Giftland’s crowd control measureThe Youth for Change, Guyana Youth and Student Movement, Walter Rodney Youth Movement and The Youth for Local Government have…
EPA wants Public to be “eyes and ears” on styrofoam ban enforcement in 2017With 2017 fast approaching, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to members of the public for support in its…
Surinam Airways moved 40% more passengers this year- to introduce cargo service from Guyana in JanuaryBy Correspondent Surinam Airways moved an increased number of passengers on its Florida/ Guyana routes so far this year compared…
“Zero-rated” removed to attain more equity, expediency in VAT regime – Commissioner-GeneralCommissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia was prompted in recent weeks to meet local manufacturers to allay…
Dynamic Airways doing everything “humanly possible” to avoid future delays- GouveiaLocal representative for Dynamic Airways Captain Gerry Gouveia today (Thursday December 22, 2016) at a press conference informed that the…



