Gold, diamond bauxite saw reduced output for 2023 – Minister Singh

Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh revealed on Monday that the gold mining industry is estimated to have contracted by 11.2 percent in 2023....

$488.5M to train almost 8,000 persons through BIT

Government, through the Labour Ministry, continues to create avenues for upskilling and employment countrywide, equipping thousands of Guyanese with new skills and strengthening the...

Importance of Amerindian development justifies withdrawal of $4.7B six weeks after 2023 budget –...

Six weeks after the 2023 Budget was laid in the National Assembly, the Guyana Government extracted $4.7B from the nation's purse, which it disbursed...

World Bank, IMF helping GRA on administering tax avoidance rules for oil sector

All governments face tax administration challenges. But some of these are the result of poorly designed systems that may not provide the tax agency...

PPP wants to table legislation with 10-year jail term for nondisclosure of monies from...

The Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo had revealed that his party has plans to table legislation that will allow for a greater level...

WPA endorses Prof. Thomas’ call for US$5000 pay out from oil proceeds to poor...

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA), recently endorsed the call made by Professor Clive Thomas to make some of Guyana’s petroleum money directly available to...

GCCI wants removal of VAT on pesticides, upgrades for critical roadways to feature in...

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday met with the Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan to make its submissions for budget...

PPP/C government failed to deliver 50% increase to all public servants – Forde laments 

Despite having the resources available to do so, the People's Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is failing to institute adequate measures to cushion the...

Guyana, United Nations host meeting to review region’s performance on achieving Sustainable Development Goals

The Government of Guyana (GOG) and the United Nations (UN) System in Guyana recently convened the Joint Steering Committee of the UN Multi Country...

Govt. to request approval of $7.5B tomorrow to pay off sugar workers

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan will tomorrow, seek approval from the National Assembly for a supplemental of $7,584,274,488 to make outstanding severance payments to...

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