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By Svetlana Marshall Warning that Guyana could find itself plagued by the Dutch Disease in the absence of the prudent management of its resources, Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, is calling on the Government to reconsider the $1.3 Trillion 2025 National Budget in consultation with the Opposition. In an interview with […]
In extending best wishes and congratulations to newly inaugurated United States President Donald Trump, President Irfaan Ali has indicated Guyana’s readiness to work closely with the new US Government. In a statement to the new US President, President Ali said “the Government of Guyana looks forward to working closely with you and your administration to […]
A number of Government agencies have been working together in the ongoing efforts to tackle drug trafficking and gun smuggling in Guyana. That work is expected to continue and be aided by the expansion of the container scanner system at the wharves that facilitate international shipments. Appearing on the Department of Public Information’s “Budget in […]
The Guyana Police Force has announced the discovery of 113 pounds of marijuana in an unfinished building in the village of Wash Clothes in Mahaicony on the East Coast of Demerara. The Police would not say what triggered a search of the unfinished building, but in a statement it was explained that the search at […]
Outraged over the decision by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission to rule against the introduction of biometrics for the this year’s Elections, the Working People’s Alliance today called for mass demonstrations to have the decision reversed. The WPA said the decision is a fatal blow against free, fair, and credible elections in Guyana, […]
Describing the $1.3 Trillion Budget as one that ignores the plight of the poor and working class, former Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan said the “hodgepodge” of measures included in National Budget will not address poverty, nor the plethora of challenges confronting the poor. Appearing on PNC’s programme “Nation Watch” on Sunday, Mr. Jordan, who […]
The Central Government recorded a deficit of $376.4 Billion or 7.3% of the GDP, at the end of last year. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has explained that overall, the Central Government’s expenditure stood at $1.2 Trillion, exceeding the $784.6 billion in revenue earnings. In giving a breakdown, the Finance Minister said […]
With the sugar industry set to receive a $13.3B boost from the Government this year, it has set an ambitious production target for the industry, projecting triple digit growth in 2025. “The sugar growing subsector is projected to turn around and record growth of 115.4 percent in 2025. A production target of approximately 101,000 metric […]
The regional grouping, CARICOM, has welcomed the Posthumous Pardon granted by the Biden Administration to Jamaican civil rights and political activist, Marcus Garvey. In expressing its gratitude for the posthumous pardon granted by the President Joe Biden administration, CARICOM said the long-awaited exoneration is testament to the unwavering advocacy of CARICOM leaders, both individually and […]
The gold mining sector continues to record poor performances with slow signs of a recovery. In 2024, the sector recorded a growth in production of just 0.5%, according to figures from the National Budget. The Government intends to continue to provide support to small and medium scale miners. Since 2020, the value added tax has […]
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