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President says Mohameds not being targeted by Government

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday said there is no targeting of sanctioned businessmen, Arruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed by his Government, despite the family’s claims. At a public meeting at Canal Number 2 on Sunday morning, President Ali said the GRA’s actions against the family are about preserving the rule of law. The […]

ILO Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers opens in Guyana

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton called on his regional colleagues today to take bold steps to protect the future of workers in the region in the face of the many challenges facing the Caribbean region. Mr. Hamilton made the statement during the opening of 13th International Labour Organization Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers. The event, […]

UG to increase annual student intake by 2000

The University of Guyana is planning to increase its annual student intake by 2,000, as applications are expected to spike by approximately 30% now that the University is tuition free for Guyanese students. In an interview with News Source, Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr. Paloma Mohamed-Martin said that she anticipates that the […]

Talking Dollars & Making Sense: The Trade Policy Showdown – U.S. Tariffs vs. China’s Dumping in Guyana

By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. Today, we’re diving into the complicated world of international trade, specifically, how recent U.S. tariff policies and China’s dumping practices are impacting Guyana. Let’s break down what these policies mean for our local businesses and economy. China’s Big Problem: Too Much Stuff To fully […]