Economy
Brazilian man arrested with GY$44 million in raw gold, cash
A Brazilian businessman is expected to appear in court on Friday in connection with the seizure of 40 ounces of...
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Tackling poverty must be multiracial- WPA’s Hinds
Amid concerns that mainly socio-economically disadvantaged Afro-Guyanese youths looted businesses during sporadic protests triggered by the controversial death of 11-year-old...
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France prepares to open embassy in Guyana, mulls visa processing locally
The building in Bel Air Park where the French Embassy would be located France is preparing to open its embassy...
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IMF praises Guyana’s cash transfers, strengthened governance of ‘oil money’ fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday praised Guyana's cash transfers, saying that it helped to tackle poverty but cautioned...
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Income tax on salary, overtime threshold reduced; economic growth to slump
Guyanese workers will pay less income tax, down to 25% from 28%, and no income tax on the first $50,000...
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US-Puerto Rican contractors file more claims for gas-to-energy plant site works
A section of the Wales Gas to Energy site which has been built up with sand. The joint venture, United...
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Opposition, gov’t rolling out election year campaign promises
New Year 2025 broke on Wednesday with both the opposition and the government unveiling promises to Guyanese who will be...
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Central Bank Governor says routine opening of foreign exchange accounts too risky
Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga. Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga on Tuesday...
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Take wide-ranging actions against supermarkets, retailers – GCCI
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Saturday called on several government agencies to take action against retailers...
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Overseas-based Guyanese eligible for cash grants if in Guyana – Jagdeo
Mr Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said overseas-based Guyanese, who are 18 years and older as of...
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