Jordan unveils $267.1B budget
Georgetown: Under the theme, “The journey to the good life continues,” Finance Minister, Winston Jordan Monday unveiled a $267.1B budget. During his delivery to the National Assembly, Jordan said that…
Month: November 2017
Miner to face court today for possession of cannabis
Essequibo : A miner who police had on their radar for quite some time, was arrested at his home yesterday located at 111 Miles Mahdia, Potaro River, Region 8, for…
Lethem airstrip to upgrade to a regional hub in 2018
Georgetown : The government is in negotiations with a multilateral donor to secure a US$15M loan to finance a project for further…
Major developments for Guyana Prison Service in 2018
Georgetown : Government has taken an approach to addressing the long-term needs of the security sector and has allocated some $30.7 billion to implement several initiatives. Minister of Finance Winston…
First phase of Linden/Lethem feasibility study slated for next year
Georgetown: Feasibility studies will be launched in 2018, for the first phase of the Linden-Lethem road covering the section extending from Linden to Mabura Hill. This is according to Minister…
Govt. repeals VAT on private education
Georgetown: The Ministry of Finance is removing the 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on private educational institutions effective January 1, 2018. This announcement was made by Minister of Finance…
Residents urged to adapt ‘green agenda’ at 17th Rupununi Expo
Georgetown: Residents of Region Nine were charged, by Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock, to adapt the ‘green economy’ approach to ensure environmental sustainability and economic development. “Guyana is…
Freedom of worship is an inalienable, irreversible right
Georgetown: President David Granger, Sunday, said that the right to freedom of worship of all churches is an inalienable and irreversible right, which will continue to be respected by his…
Police intercept drug vessel in Port Kaituma
Georgetown: A forty year old Venezuelan national and a forty year old Guyanese are in police custody following the discovery of a submersible drug vessel Saturday in a creek at…
Canadian killed in Lethem crash
Georgetown: An 87-year-old Canadian citizen succumbed Sunday morning after the motor pickup SUV PKK6060 he was travelling in crashed into a creek in Lethem. Dead is Brandis Kennedy. The…
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