Audit Office learning tricks of oil trade via rigorous overseas training –Sharma
Come 2020, the Audit Office of Guyana wants to be in the best position possible to effectively audit the oil sector. In this regard,...
Hinds eager to repeal Property, Capital Gains, Excise Taxes if elected, but has not...
If elected to office, the recently formed Change Guyana party will wipe out Property, Capital Gains and Excise Taxes, all of which brought in...
Pensions not being increased in an objective manner-Chartered Accountant
If the coalition administration is serious about providing a ‘good life’ for all, then certainly the pension being paid is insufficient and should be...
Guyana losing $70B annually through misuse of duty-free fuel
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is facing an uphill battle trying to prevent the misuse of duty-free fuel by various government entities and companies.
According...
Local Companies To Help GPHC Sustain Orthopaedic Surgeries Programme
The high cost associated with orthopaedic surgeries has caused the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation to scale down on how many are done annually. But,...
Audit of Exxon’s books alone won’t stop revenue leakages-Petroleum Advisor
According to the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with ExxonMobil, the Government of Guyana has the right to audit ExxonMobil’s books. But Petroleum Advisor to...
Guyana’s COVID-19 response bill to climb beyond US$1B
Taking into consideration the fact that the Irfaan Ali-led government estimated a budget of US$29 million for the implementation of its COVID-19 response plan,...
House passes $61B in supplementary funding for development initiatives
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh successfully piloted a $61 Billion Appropriation Bill which, following the conclusion of debates from both sides of the...
Guyana benefits from US$1.1 UK funded Maritime Programme
The Government of Guyana, through an agreement with the United Kingdom, has benefitted from a Commonwealth Maritime Economics Programme in Hydrographic Surveying.
Guyana was able...
Finance Ministry engages World Bank Mission on Natural Resource Fund, other matters
The Ministry of Finance is hosting a Joint World Bank Mission comprising the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association...
