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With the impact of the rising cost of living being felt across the country, the Government of Guyana has announced a further reduction in the excise tax on gasolene and diesel from the current 10% to 0%. It is the latest reduction in the excise tax on fuel in an attempt to cushion the effects […]
The Guyana Government and Opposition have pledged the country’s full support to fight climate change, noting that Guyana itself has not been spared from the impacts associated with Climate Change. Speaking at the 144th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly’s General Debate on the Climate Change in Indonesia, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said it is time to take […]
As the country continues to see a decline in active COVID-19 cases and a major decrease in new cases, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said Guyana has waged a commendable war against the COVID-19 pandemic, which prepared the stage for the full reopening of the country. Mr. Jagdeo who is on a two-day visit to […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today acknowledged that the cost of goods and certain services have risen exponentially, and will likely rise even further. The Vice President during a meeting in Region Two said Guyanese have already benefitted from several tax cuts from the budgets presented by the PPP government. He said as the price of […]
Leader of the People’s National Congress Aubrey Norton today called on the government to urgently put forward measures to cushion the rising cost of living in Guyana. During a Press Conference, Mr. Norton said while his party is cognisant that the world is experiencing inflation, it remains concerned that the Guyana government has not been […]
The search for the three missing fishermen and their vessel has been suspended by the Government after four weeks of searches turning up empty-handed. Minister of Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced the suspension on Monday while indicating that the authorities will remain alert. “At this point, I don’t know what else I can do in […]
One hundred and thirty-two students from across Guyana will be trained in the development of artificial intelligence software and leadership skills. Under the Spark programme, students from the secondary and tertiary institutions will engage in eight-week-long training programmes that will be supported by two overseas-based Guyanese who work in the field. The two, Dr Jason […]
A number of employees of the Ministry of Health’s Diamond bond were arrested today as investigations continue to reports of larceny at the bond. One of the employees arrested is facing additional investigations and charges after two guns with ammunition were found in his car along with a large sum of cash, during the larceny […]
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to fully reopen all public schools from the 25th of April across the country. While most public schools have been reopened for months, many of the classes were still continuing virtually and some classes were only held on specific days. Education Minister, Priya Manickchand today said that […]
With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Guyana and the country fully re-opened, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is reminding persons who remain unvaccinated against the virus that they continue to be at a higher risk of contracting the virus and ending up with severe symptoms. “We currently have 19 persons in hospital and of […]
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