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VAT on water, electricity removed; deadline extended for tax returns
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has approved additional relief measures to help in combatting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Below is the full statement from the GRA:
Georgetown, GRA, April 7, 2020: In the ongoing…
Churches defy curfew, persons still liming at creeks in Region 10
Two churches in Region Ten have defied the measures implemented last Friday to combat the spread of COVID-19, to hold services, according to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC).
Regional Chairman Renis Morian during a meeting held with…
CDC receives $208k in rice, $700k in cheques to aid COVID-19 response
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Tuesday received 70 bags of 30kg rice worth $208, 250 from the Saj Rice Group Incorporated, a $200,000 cheque from David Persaud Investments Limited and a $500,000 cheque from the Jagmohan family.…
Post Office announces dates to uplift Old Age, NIS pensions
After initially announcing that all post offices will be closed from Thursday, the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has announced special arrangements for persons to uplift Old Age and NIS pensions.
Old age and NIS pensions vouchers…
COVID-19: CDB to provide US$3M equipment to help buy equipment
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Tuesday said it is providing funds to purchase personal protective equipment needed by its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic; Guyana is a member country of the Bank.…
Important notice for recipients and guarantors of student loans
Full statement from the Ministry of Finance.
As the Covid -19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Ministry of Finance wishes to let you know that your safety and security are our priority.
If you have challenges meeting your financial…
All post offices to close from Thursday; arrangements being made for pensioners
All post offices will close from Thursday until further notice; arrangements are being made with the Ministry of Social Protection for those who don’t collect their Old Age pension by then.
Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Post…
Utility companies, ministries, subvention agencies meet to discuss COVID-19 measures
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Monday hosted a virtual meeting with over 50 representatives from various Ministries, subvention agencies and major utility companies to discuss the Guyana National…
COVID-19: Vendors upset at closure of Mon Repos market closed until further notice
Vendors of the Mon Repos Market on the East Coast of Demerara are now baffled after they were notified that the market will be closed from Wednesday, April 8 until further notice.
The Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic…
30% tourism jobs lost; GTA calls for measures to support industry
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) estimates that 30% of those employed in the local tourism sector have lost their jobs and an additional 36% have been furloughed or placed on unpaid leave, as a result of systems put in place to tackle the…
