January 5, 2017

The Amendment to the Capital Gains Tax (Amendment) Bill 2016 is a measure intended to put money back into the pockets of citizens with no sinister motive by the Government. This is according to Finance Minister Winston Jordan in whose name…

“We are going after the crooks” were the words echoed in the National Assembly this evening (Thursday January 5, 2017) by Finance Minister Winston Jordan as he rose in defense of the amendments in the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill. The…

By Royan Abrams The police in Berbice have arrested a father and his daughter who hid a man wanted by police in connection with the death of 49-year-old Mohan Ball of Hampshire, Corentyne, Berbice. According to a police source, on…

Ministry of the Presidency, Georgetown, Guyana – (January 5, 2017) The Government of Guyana, today, came in for high praise when 135 residents of the community of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received their ‘Permission to Occupy…

The report on the unauthorised disclosure of information by staff and on the malpractice and mismanagement in the procurement of pharmaceuticals at the Ministry of Public Health has put forward 21 recommendations including the removal of…

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is monitoring the severe weather conditions currently being experienced, to determine whether its intervention is needed. According to the Government Information Agency (GINA) today, Director General of…

Soon you will be able to charge your mobile devices at bus sheds in and around the city as the Guyana Energy Agency move to implement charging ports and LED lights on the facilities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GEA, Dr. Mahender…

The Customs Amendment Bill 2016 bill no 26 of 2016 which seeks to impose an environmental levy on imported beverages was passed in the National Assembly today ( Thursday January 5, 2017) following a majority vote from the Government's side.…

By Treiston Joseph Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, has announced that a warm-up track will be built for the National Track and Field Centre, while similar synthetic tracks will be constructed in Linden and Berbice. It is just…

The President of the United Minibus Union is predicting that there might be a call for an increase of fares because of many contributing factors. He told News Room in an exclusive interview that once the members call for such an increase…