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Cash transfers of some oil earnings to the poor a good idea but must be linked to job creation, improved access to social goods, tax compliance- experts
Economics Professor, Tarron Khemraj (photo from New College of Florida) A recommendation by Distinguished Economics Professor, Clive Thomas that cash...
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US State Dept issues alert on Pegasus Hotel; says American govt employees moved out after fire
The United States (US) State Department Monday evening said a number of American government workers have moved out of the...
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Russian alleged assault of Guyanese mine ranger heads to Cabinet; probe launched
The Guyana government is said to be gravely concerned about the alleged assault of a Guyanese gold concession ranger by...
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Teachers Union to know govt’s position on increased salaries, other benefits this week; union willing to consider reduced offer
FLASH BACK: GTU President, Mark Lyte (standing) during the breakdown of salary talks with a Ministry of Education team led...
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AFC, APNU talks on local govt elections collapsed over key demands; PPP says AFC’s decision is a “clumsy” ploy
Talks on jointly contesting the upcoming local government elections collapsed over the percentage allocation of seats and the time-frame for...
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Update: Fire at Pegasus Hotel Guyana raises concerns about no alarm, locked exits- fire officer, guests
People leaving the Pegasus Hotel Guyana. In the wake of Sunday night's fire at the Guyana Pegasus Hotel, guests have...
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Some oil money should be given directly to poor Guyanese- Economics Professor; oil and gas advocate cautions against political manipulation
Attendees at the forum organised by The Buxton First of August Movement on the topic “The Coming Oil and Gas Economy:...
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BREAKING: AFC to contest local govt elections alone after “inconclusive negotiations” with APNU
The headquarters of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Railway Road, Kitty. The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Sunday announced that...
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Christian church leaders tell govt don’t scrap buggery laws; SASOD says gay rights not a big political issue for voters
At least 100 of Guyana's Christian Evangelical and Pentecostal church leaders on Sunday collectively called on government not to outlaw...
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Hotelier kills taxi driver
The owner of Tourist Villa Hotel and Bar early Saturday morning shot and killed a man who ran into the...
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