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Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh has proposed the hiring of a technical consultant to advise the Elections Commission on the introduction of digital fingerprint capture during voter registration, but said not before the General and Regional Elections are held. Those elections are constitutionally due this year. In articulating her […]
The National Assembly Committee of Supply has approved $2.7 Billion for the upgrade of the Bourda Market, Bourda Green, East La Penitence, Stabroek, and East Ruimveldt markets, as well as supporting the drainage network in the areas. During the consideration of the Budget estimates, Local Government Minister, Sonia Parag said the works will be implemented […]
By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. As Guyana prepares for the 2025 general and regional elections, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has unveiled a series of ambitious policy proposals aimed at transforming the country’s economic landscape. While these proposals are undoubtedly eye-catching, their feasibility and sustainability warrant closer examination. […]
The Food for the Poor organization has announced that it is redirecting its focus with the hope of garnering local financial support, as international support dwindles. At a press conference today, the Chief Executive Officer of Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc, Andrea Benjamin, said the needs of the country have evolved and with the […]
The state of the sugar industry came into sharp focus in the National Assembly again this morning as Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition Member of Parliament, Vinceroy Jordan squared off over the collapse and management of the sugar industry with Mustapha declaring that the failure of the industry started under the previous APNU+AFC government, […]
Guyana’s Public debt skyrocketed last year, mounting to US$5,993 Billion, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has revealed. During the budget presentation last Friday, Dr. Singh explained that external Public and Publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt reached US$2.2 billion by the end of 2024, while domestic PPG debt rose to US$3.7 billion. At mid year, the country’s, […]
The Ministry of Education has been forced to suspend classes for the remainder of the week at the Charlestown Secondary school after scores of pigeons have taken up residence in the classrooms. In a statement, the Education Ministry described the situation as an infestation and said it remains committed to providing a safe and healthy […]
Guyana recorded a slight increase in gold production in 2024 as the country continues to battle illegal raids, gold smuggling, and labour shortages in the industry. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat disclosed today that in 2024, the country produced 434,067 ounces of gold – just 1,954 ounces more than it did in 2023. In […]
By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. After taking a much needed mental break to rebalance and re-centre, I’m thrilled to reconnect with you as we dive into a critical chapter of Guyana’s history – its journey from an oil exploration hopeful to a major oil-producing nation. Let’s explore the history […]
Award winning Canadian Airline, Air Canada, has announced plans to begin service to Guyana in 2025. In a statement today announcing its expansion plan for the new year, the airline stated that it will operate schedule non-stop service between Toronto and Georgetown. According to the airline, the expansion to Guyana, is part of its aim […]
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