Failure to increase Berbice Bridge tolls could jeopardise NIS $3.3B – Ram
The financial situation at the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) has moved from bad to worse, says Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram. For one of...
Govt.’s refusal to increase Berbice Bridge tolls unlawful – Chris Ram
Chartered Accountant and political commentator Christopher Ram believes that the stance taken by government to not increase tolls at the Berbice Bridge is a...
Govt. working on installing GuySuCo Board – Harmon
The Government of Guyana (GoG) has announced that it making moves to install a Board of Director (BoD) at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)....
Over 71 Expressions of Interest submitted for Sugar Estates up for privatisation
The Government of Guyana (GoG) has thus far received over 71 Expressions of Interest (EoI), from private investors seeking to attain the sugar estates...
Procurement laws being reviewed to close loopholes for corruption-NPTAB Chairman
Guyana’s procurement laws consist of a number of loopholes which leave the door wide open for corruption. In fact, the Procurement Act 2003 is...
Getting Bankers’ information is major stumbling block in money laundering probes – Ramjattan
Getting access to bankers’ books in several money laundering probes has been prohibited by the court. However, access to these records are essential in...
Columbia’s cessation of Cocoa fumigation fuelling Guyana’s drug trade – Ramjattan
Public Security Minister, Khemaj Ramjattan recently noted that the non-fumigation of cocoa plants in Columbia, South America has caused Guyana’s drug trade to grow....
GRA cuts ties with Head of Customs over allegations of corruption, underperformance
Amidst allegations of corruption and detailed reports of underperformance, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has opted to not renew the contract of the head...
AmCham Guyana announces its Inaugural Board of Directors
One week after U.S Ambassador, Perry Holloway’s announcement, AMCHAM Guyana Inc. has installed an interim sixteen-member board to help guide the chamber through its...
Gold Board, Natural Resources Minister discuss sweeping amendments for existing legislation
Some of the proposed amendments to the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) Act and Regulations, entails the introduction of a special dealer’s licence, and changes...
