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Guyanese man charged in NY after making false bomb claim against Caribbean Airlines to prevent girlfriend from traveling to Guyana

(NY Daily News)  A Queens couple who are apparently crazy in love were reunited Tuesday outside Brooklyn Federal Court after he was released on $20,000 bail for calling in a fake bomb threat against a Caribbean Airlines flight to prevent her from traveling to Guyana. Danesh Gomanie admitted he was acting out of jealousy — […]

Guyanese man in NY to plead guilty to US$1.25 Million fraud

(NY Daily News) A Long Island fraudster is expected to plead guilty to fleecing a wealthy couple out of $1.25 million they thought he was investing in the construction of a pediatric hospital in Queens. Guyanese, Rudolph (Rudy) Carryl was originally charged last year in California by the feds, but has agreed to the transfer […]

President calls for new approach for protection of Guiana Shield at Biodiversity Conference

(MOTP) President David Granger, on Monday, called for a three-pronged approach to be adopted for the effective protection and preservation of the Guiana Shield. This approach includes the establishment of a scientific research institute, the setting up of strong mechanisms for data and information sharing and adequate investment and funding. The Head of State made […]

Billions in VAT earnings lost due to exemptions and refunds

Over 20 Billion dollars that could have been revenue earned through Value Added Tax has been lost during the first half of the year either through exemptions, VAT refunds or leakages at the local level, newly appointed Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia has reported. Value Added Tax collection totalled $17.3 […]