Economy
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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WPA not worried about bankable risk of cash grant as income
Professor Clive Thomas The Working People's Alliance (WPA) on Monday dismissed suggestions that commercial banks might not want to risk...
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Norton promises “predictable” cash grants
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton on Thursday said if a coalition that includes his People's National Congress Reform wins the 2025...
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Shift cash grant qualifying date to Dec 31, 2024 – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan on Thursday assailed the Guyana government for excluding youths, who would turn 18 years by...
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