Finance
Trinidadian, Chinese businesses facing scrutiny for foreign exchange shortage, gold smuggling
As the shortage of United States (US) dollars continues, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said government was turning its...
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New survey reveals 80% of Caribbean’s HIV service organizations face severe disruptions
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 10 June 2025—Caribbean HIV service organisations say they are experiencing severe service disruptions and financial instability that threaten...
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No new deadline for overdue census report, as Stats Bureau continues its work- Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has said that the Bureau of Statistics was still working feverishly to complete the report...
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Sod turning for Corentyne River bridge weeks away
Suriname's President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi addressing the formal opening of GuySure Aggregate and Sand Inc's office. Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who...
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Mothers of newborns will receive cash grant shortly after giving birth- Pres Ali
President Irfaan Ali announced that a system was being put in place for mothers to receive the GY$100,00 cash grant...
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City Mayor wants revaluation for new, modified properties; PPP says hold wide-ranging consultations first
City Mayor Alfred Mentore Georgetown Mayor, Alfred Mentore on Friday said he wants the Ministry of Finance's Valuation Division to...
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Mayor back pedals on property “revaluation” talks with Finance Minister
City Mayor Alfred Mentore City Mayor Alfred Mentore on Thursday sought to reverse his stated intention to discuss "revaluation" of...
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NRF’s Terrence Campbell seeks injunction against oil money spending in face of no accountability
City businessman Terrence Campbell Opposition representative on the Natural Resource Fund's (NRF) Investment Committee, Terrence Campbell on Thursday asked the...
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Cash grant distribution in coastal regions, Region 10 to begin on Feb 15
Residents of the five coastal regions and Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) will from February 15 begin receiving government's GY$100,000...
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Gov’t willing to work with GPSU on eligibility for subsidy- Ashni Singh
The headquarters of the Guyana Public Service Union The Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Wednesday said the Guyana...
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