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Berbice Bridge budgeted for $150M subsidy
Consequent to an arrangement between the Government of Guyana and the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI), the company is budgeted...
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Transportation costs to increase- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo forecasts a hike in transportation due to the ban on used tyres and a restriction on...
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NEW RULES: Pay your taxes first before you’re granted licenses, exemptions- Finance Minister
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo was Friday afternoon riled by government’s announcement that Guyanese would first have to prove that they...
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GGMC Commissioner fired
Rickford Vieria has been fired from the post of Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, following months of...
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“Anti-poor, anti-development” – Jagdeo says “this budget cannot start the good life”
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo addressing the media at a news conference after Finance Minister, Winston Jordan delivered his 2016 National...
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Economy to grow by 4.4%; inflation at 2%
Guyana’s economy is predicted to grow by some 4.4% in 2016, says Finance Minister Winston Jordan. Jordan during the presentation...
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Public Servants salary increases to be announced later
Public Servants in Guyana will have to wait a little longer than January 29, to know what increases they will...
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Pension increased by $1200; Public assistance gets $1300 boost
The Government of Guyana in its 2016 Budget has revealed an increase to pension by $1200 and public assistance increase...
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No excise tax on vehicles under 4 years old; Ban on used tyres to be implemented
Government has announced its intention to increase sweeping reforms the tax sector which include the removal of excise tax on...
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Finance Minister announces slight decrease in fuel prices
Government’s announcement of a reduction in fuel prices from Monday, February 1 will now see consumers paying less than GYD$90...
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