Wed, Jul 1, 2026
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Gov’t concerned about unfair competition, loss of jobs with Republic Bank takeoverUnfair competition and loss of jobs are just some of the concerns expressed by the Guyana Government in response to…
Blairmont sugar workers protest for pay raiseScores of workers of the Blairmont Sugar Estate, Berbice Tuesday morning downed their tools in protest for an increase in…
Republic Financial Holdings to acquire Scotiabank’s banking operationsPort-of-Spain, Trinidad - Republic Bank: Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Scotiabank’s…
Scotiabank sells banking operations to Republic Bank in 9 Caribbean countries- Bank of Nova Scotia on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings which were marginally below expectations and said it planned to exit…
Cargo vessel sinks in Waini RiverA cargo vessel sunk in the Waini River Sunday morning as it was transporting goods from Georgetown to Region One…
Budget 2019 MeasuresThe 2019 budget measures build on the success to date by targeting production, incomes and exports., according to Finance Minister,…
Budget 2019 is pegged at $300.7 Billion.This is a 12.6% increase from 2018. Budget 2018 was $267.1B. The economy was projected to grow by 3.8% at…
BUDGET 2019: First electric cars to be tested; Gov’t seeks $3.6B for GPLThe Government in 2019 will be piloting the “first ever” electric vehicle in the public service, with the accompanying solar…
Police fingered in theft of display planes at receptionPolice officers have allegedly stolen several items which were put on display at the international aviation forum which was hosted…
Auditors, accountants being trained for oil and gas sectorTo build the capacity of local businesses in the area of Auditing and Accounting, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants…
Guyana signs landmark agreement with EU on timber exportsGuyana and the European Union over the weekend signed an agreement marking conclusion of negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement…
Children’s art work featured in GBTI's 2019 CalendarDisplaying the “the uniqueness of Guyana’s richness and bright future,” the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched…
New airline boss complains of burdens of doing business in GuyanaChief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly formed Guyana Airways has complained of the burdens of doing business in Guyana.…
Public servants wage increase to be tax-free, retroactiveWage increases approved for public servants for the year 2018 will be retroactive to January 1, 2018, and tax-free. This…
Guyana commits to direct flights from C’bean to AfricaThe Governments of Guyana and Ghana Friday morning signed an Air Services Agreement, paving the way for direct flights between…
Sheriff St. lane to be closed for road worksThe Ministry of Public Infrastructure says that the eastern lane from Rupert Craig Highway to the Railway Embankment on Sheriff…
Prospective airline gets go ahead to use ‘Guyana Airways’ nameThe Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signalled its intention to adhere to a decision by the court which gives…
Guyana, Aruba sign air cooperation MoUThe Aviation Authority of Guyana and Aruba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will result in greater cooperation…
