Central Bank blocks Republic Bank’s acquisition of Scotia branches
After months of due diligence, Bank of Guyana has come to the conclusion that permitting Republic Bank’s acquisition of Scotia Bank's operations would not...
Guyana is fastest growing coconut exporter in the world
Guyana recorded the highest rates of growth for coconut exports over the last eleven years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces...
Guyana, Trinidad agree to resolve issues affecting trade
Last Friday, technical experts from Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago participated in a bilateral meeting to discuss issues affecting market access related to the...
Recent blackouts caused by generator trip, overcurrent – GPL
The recent spate of power outages experienced by several communities in Guyana came as a result of overcurrent and generator trips.
This was revealed yesterday...
Authorities dealing with breaches of labour laws
The Ministry of Social Protection is taking measures to address reported breaches of the labour laws in Georgetown and its environs.
This intervention, according to...
GRA to increase presence in outlying regions to plug revenue leakages –Statia
Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia, recently confirmed with the Guyana Standard that the body has initiated steps to increase its...
MMG payments helping to boost credit score
Facilitated by Creditinfo Inc. Guyana, the local Credit Bureau has been collaborating with entities such as banks and various utility companies to make it...
GRA implements New Code of Conduct to uproot internal corruption
Corruption has devastating effects on the integrity of any organization. In the case of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), which is relied on as...
GO-Invest Head refuses to confirm yet another oil find after making overseas announcement
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), Owen Verwey, was quoted by an international magazine, Petroleum Economist, saying that another...
Foreign investors unfazed by Guyana’s looming Local Content Policy – GCCI
Despite the pending introduction of a Local Content Policy, there is increased interest from foreign investors who are looking to take a bite out...
