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Guyana’s foreign debt pegged at GYD $236 billion
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan showing off a copy of the Public Debt Management Report Guyana's external debt has been...
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Govt to focus on preserving forests following Barama’s closure; Jagdeo warns against over emphasis on conservation
The Ministry of Natural Resources on Thursday announced that Barama Company Limited’s (BCL) decision not to renew its Forest Concession...
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Banks DIH delivery personnel robbed, tied
Police are investigating an alleged robbery under arms committed on the driver of a delivery truck, which occurred about 7...
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GuySuco wants GYD$18 billion subsidy next year; rules out pay increase for 2016
The bankrupt state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) says it has asked government for an GYD$18 billion subsidy for next year,...
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Georgetown Chamber says crime being under-reported; calls for VAT-free security equipment
GCCI Junior Vice President, Nicholas Boyer (left) and GCCI President, Vishnu Doerga. The Georgetown Chamber of Chamber of Commerce and...
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Islamic Development Bank may help fund Guyana’s housing drive
Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan and Minister responsible for Housing, Valerie Patterson listen as Director of Country Programs Department and...
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GPL says blackout due to “suspected fault” on Kingston- Sophia link
Demerara Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) experienced three shutdowns at approximately 12:03 hrs, 12:58 hrs and 16:04 hrs today due to...
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Iwokrama Forest receives coveted Forest Stewardship Council Certification
Lead Auditor with Iwokrama and partner staffers (Raquel Thomas photo) The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development...
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Guyana formally agrees to share US persons’ bank account info with IRS
Left to Right: Commissioner- General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Godfrey Statia looks on as Finance Minister, Winston Jordan and...
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GWI testing new chemical to purify water, despite advice by international experts
GWI CEO Dr Richard Van West Charles The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is testing a new chemical to purify water,...
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