Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
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Gov’t removes VAT on cement with immediate effectFinance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on cement with effect from today…
After third warning, bars will be shut down for noise nuisance - BennBars and other entertainment spots which are repeatedly cautioned by the police for loud music and other disturbances will be…
Magistracy rakes in millions in traffic tickets, unclaimed bailMagisterial districts across Guyana continue to rake in millions of dollars in revenue on an annual basis from the payments…
More Guyanese needed for leadership positions, not just cleaners/handymen - Foreign SecretaryPreliminary assessments suggest that Guyana may need about an additional 100,000 skilled workers and the country’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud…
‘Mystery shoppers’ hired to help improve local tourism industryThe Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) recently hired several ‘mystery shoppers’ who will be visiting restaurants, resorts and hotels to see…
Ukraine war worsening price increases but Guyana expecting greater growth - ECLACThe Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says that the ongoing Ukraine crisis is worsening price increases…
1,000 temporary jobs for Region 5Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that about 1,000 residents of Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice) can get temporary government…
Black Belly Project: Sheep in quarantine, to arrive in a few weeksOne thousand black belly sheep destined for Guyana from Barbados are currently in quarantine to minimise the risk of importing…
A Netflix series on Guyana? Ali touts need for innovative tourism investmentsBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] Guyana’s ecotourism product has been rated as the best in the world and President Dr. Irfaan…
‘Best in the business’ - Singapore developers helping with Silica City plansPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali says that the urban plans for Silica City- which is set to become Guyana’s second and…
First wheat test a success, open field trial to begin soonThe first trial to determine if wheat can be produced here has been completed and according to the Minister of…
‘Zulfi’ not taking chances with City Hall during rainy season, assigns engineers to monitor GTThree engineers attached to the Ministry of Agriculture have been assigned to monitor Georgetown during the upcoming May/June season, Agriculture…
‘Global policies change overnight’- Pres. Ali laments as Guyana seeks to avoid future challengesBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] Major disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have serious consequences…
Private contractors damaged power lines causing day-long blackoutThe damaged power line A number of consumers have been without electricity for several hours on Tuesday after private contractors…
Major world crises spotlight need for fairer money lending schemes - Finance MinisterA fairer money lending scheme, which considers that some countries are more vulnerable to major disasters, is sorely needed in…
With millions available for projects, Pres. Ali tells UK investors to be more aggressiveBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] The United Kingdom (UK) has designated millions of dollars in development aid for Guyana and other…
$32.7M water system commissioned at Monkey MountainSome 800 residents in the remote community of Monkey Mountain, Potaro – Sipuruni (Region Eight) can now boast of improved…
Police Force, GCCI ink agreement to build capacity, improve service deliveryThe Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), on Monday signed a Memorandum of…
