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Finally! ExxonMobil contract to be disclosed in December
The contract between Guyana and United States (US) oil giant, ExxonMobil is to be made public in December, ending months...
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Thousands of sugar workers being laid off; unions demand compensation
FLASH BACK: Workers gathered outside the Wales Estate. The state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) has begun laying off workers from...
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‘Speak out against errant minibus drivers’- Minister Ferguson
Junior Minister of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson Commuters are being urged to speak out against errant minibus drivers. The call...
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Mixed private sector reactions to 2018 National Budget
Two private sector organisations on Wednesday expressed mixed views about the 2018 National Budget, ahead of next week's parliamentary debate...
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2018 National Budget “private sector-friendly” but tax reversal impact will be slow- Private Sector Commission official
The Private Sector Commission (PSC). A senior Private Sector Commission official Tuesday night welcomed government's decision to roll back a...
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New formula floated to share oil earnings; GOGA says it’s time to revise outdated production sharing agreement
Attorney-at-Law, Charles Ramson Jnr. (NewsSource photo) Government has decided to revise its model Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with oil companies...
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2018 National Budget “disastrous”; tax amnesty smacks of a deal- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo flanked by People's Progressive Party parliamentarians Juan Edghill and Gail Teixeira Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo Monday...
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Tax return amnesty for companies, individuals; small businesses to get provisional licences
Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia. In background is Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. Companies and individuals...
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VAT on education scrapped; tributors tax on miners slashed by 50 percent
FLASH BACK: Parents, teachers and students of several private schools picketing the Ministry of Education. The 14 percent Value Added...
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GRA targeting more fuel smuggling locations
Stamped Alochol from the Launch of the Excise Stamp Programme The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will next year be establishing...
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