GRA explains VAT on paid parking
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Tuesday announced that the Value Added Tax (VAT) on parking meter cards would be...
Indigenous People’s Affairs Ministry helps GRA define hinterland residents to be exempt from VAT on airfares
Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia. In background is Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. In the wake...
Policeman dies in Ekereku River
A policeman died after the boat he was travelling sank while he and two others were on patrol at Ekereku,...
Digicel celebrates 10th Anniversary with ‘10 Charities in 10 Days’ Initiative
Ahead of Digicel's 10th anniversary on February 14th , the phone company has kicked off this milestone by supporting the work...
Guyana to test athletes for illegal performance enhancement drugs
Director of Sport, Christopher Jones. Guyana's National Sports Commission (NSC) will soon be testing athletes for illegal enhancement drugs to...
First phase of Linden-Lethem road to be constructed
Construction for the first phase of the Linden-Lethem Road is expected to commence without a hitch as the Ministry of...
14-percent VAT on domestic airfares sparks outcry among airlines, tour operators, miners
Flying across Guyana will from Wednesday- February 1, 2017- become more expensive for tourists, businesspersons and possibly residents, with the...
Parking meter company, Finance Minister at odds over VAT
Smart City Solutions (SCS), operators of parking meters in Guyana’s capital, Georgetown, Monday night said tax officials must charge the...
GDF soldiers allegedly rape 15-year old girl at army base
A 15-year old girl was allegedly raped by three soldiers of the Guyana Defence Force on Saturday at one of...
Fleeing bandits leave gun, other items after home invasion, robbery
Four bandits invaded a house at Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown and held a woman at gunpoint before carting off...
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