Politics
Direct cash transfers to very poor will create parasites- Nandlall, economists
Economics Adviser at Venezuela's Central Bank, Carlos Mendoza Potella. Opposition People's Progressive Party (PPP) presidential candidate hopeful, Anil Nandlall and...
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President Granger “will inevitably and ultimately pay the price” by failing to hold press conferences – former PNC govt information czar
Kit Nascimento A former Minister of Information under the People's National Congress administration has warned President David Granger that his...
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APNU forces AFC to prove electoral strength ahead of general elections- David Hinds
Professor David Hinds. Political Science Professor, David Hinds on Tuesday said A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) appeared to have...
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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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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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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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Jagdeo accuses Granger of “double standards” on education, jobs, employment
FLASH BACK: Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo meeting with President David Granger. Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday backed President David...
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Granger defends appointment of Environmental Economist to head Energy Department
Dr. Mark Bynoe President David Granger on Thursday defended the appointment of Dr. Mark Bynoe, an environmental economist, to head...
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