Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Politics
Mining, quarrying sectors saw major growth in 2016Gold production remains on track to surpass 600,000 ounces by the end of the year, thanks to the efforts of…
Threshold increase to $60,000; Old age pension increase to $19,000Under the theme ‘Building a diversified, green economy: delivering the good life to all Guyanese’, Budget 2017 was this afternoon…
Re-instate tax free bonus for joints services and sugar workers API- PPPThe opposition, Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) is calling for more tax-free dollars to be given to the working class. The…
VAT reduced to 14%; Implemented on water and electricity consumptionThe government on Monday announced a decrease in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 16% to 14%. This is included in…
$9B budgeted for GuySuCo in 2017Even with a projected debt, the Government will be investing $9B into the Sugar industry as outlined in the 2017…
Economy saw decline in 2016Guyana’s economy is projected to record growth rate of 2.6 percent in 2016. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance,…
GMSA defends Food and Drug DepartmentThe Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) says it is deeply concerned about the recent accusations being made against the…
GDF ends anniversary celebration with route marchBy Leroy Smith The Guyana Defense Force this morning put on a show for some city residents as they…
Fidel Castro transformed politics in the Western Hemisphere – President GrangerBy Leroy Smith Former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro has transformed politics in the Western hemisphere and Guyana stands in solidarity…
INTERNATIONAL: Fidel Castro, Cuba’s leader of revolution, dies at 90(BBC) Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90. His…
Public Health Minister investigating Director of Food and Drugs for corrupt allegationsCorruption allegations against the Director of the Government Analyst -Food and Drug Department will be fully investigated by the Public…
Guyanese lulled into false sense of security regarding AML/CFT legislation- JagdeoOpposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyanese cannot be lulled into a false sense of security as it relates to the…
Budget 2017 for MondayFor the first time, the National Budget will be presented to the National Assembly before the commencement of the fiscal…
The Caribbean joins the challenge of reducing food losses and wasteNovember 25, 2016, Georgetown, Guyana – The Food and Nutrition Security Strategy for Guyana (2010- 2020) has acknowledged that the…
New Aviation Bill for Parliament early 2017The Aviation sector will in the New Year see several improvements and additions. Replacing the Civil Aviation Act of 2000,…
Do not sell Skeldon sugar factory- FITUGThe Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has joined the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) in…
Homestretch Development Inc. formed to expedite completion of D’urban Park ProjectFollowing a motion tabled by the Opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in the National Assembly on Monday demanding answers on…
