Finance
Republic Bank hopes to fix problems by mid-December; apologises for customer delays
Republic Bank Guyana on Thursday apologised for prolonged delays being experienced by customers, saying an upgrade did not go according...
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Granger announces increased salaries, allowances for public servants; GYD$70,000 salary for sweeper cleaners
President David Granger on Wednesday announced a "tax-free" increase in salaries and allowances for public servants, following a meeting with...
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20,000 gov’t workers, GPL, GuySuCo taxing treasury -Finance Minister
Finance Minister Winston Jordan (standing at extreme left) addressing the BRANDYou Tax Forum. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan says government is...
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No personal benefits from oil deals, no investigators – Robert Persaud
Former Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud (seventh from left) at an interactive session on the oil and gas sector, and...
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Guyana’s newest political party rules out coalescing with “giants” ; identifies campaign financing, constitutional reform as big ticket issues
Attendees at the launch of Citizenship Initiative political party. Guyana's newest political party, Citizenship Initiative (CI), has vowed never to...
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Coalition to promise tax breaks in 5-year manifesto
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan delivering the 2019 National Budget. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan says the governing coalition’s general election campaign...
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Bank of Guyana probe uncovering reasons for US notes shortage at cambios
FLASHBACK: Finance Minister, Winston Jordan and Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga speaking on the balcony of...
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WPA brands cash transfer gov’t critics “ignars”; calls on Granger to clarify position
Working People's Alliance co-leader, Economics Professor, Clive Thomas has labelled as "ignars" those in government who have rebuffed his proposed...
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Accounts at Scotiabank “safe” although Bank of Guyana blocks sale to Republic Bank
FLASHBACK: Finance Minister, Winston Jordan and Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga speaking on the balcony of...
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16% interest rate “ridiculous” for businesses to borrow from commercial banks – GCCI
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday said its planned Business Development Forum would be geared to...
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