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Finance Minister Winston Jordan has thrown his support behind the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) as the revenue collection agency embarks on a countrywide campaign to ensure that its regulations are vigorously enforced. During a Monday morning press conference Jordan called for a dispassionate enforcement of all licensing and tax related regulations. “When it comes to […]
With only two more days to go for Guyana’s 50th Independence anniversary, Minister with responsibility for Culture, Nicolette Henry on Tuesday defended the change in the float parade assembly point and route as “children friendly.” The National Commemorative Commission, which is the body coordinating the events for the 50th Independence celebrations, announced a change in […]
General Secretary of the the People’s Progressive Party and former Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee is convinced that the Guyana Police Force is now paying attention to the public’s voice and advice in the fight against crime and that may be responsible for many of the recent success. “There was a time when everything civilian […]
by Kurt Campbell Guyana’s Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, is maintaining that the country’s economy is “in good shape” as he continues to fight off suggestions from private sector bodies and the political opposition of the economy being sluggish. At a Monday morning press briefing, Minister Jordan trashed claims of an unwell state of affairs with […]
A Coordinating Committee comprising representatives of the justice system who will meet regularly to address problems would give direction to the varying offices, thereby constituting a holistic approach in addressing case backlog. This is according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams, who at a press conference on Thursday said that the […]
Major upgrades are in the pipeline for the East Bank Public Road which will include the construction of pedestrian and vehicle overhead passes. Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson announced the massive infrastructural plans on Friday as the government pushes for better mobility across the country. He promised the installation of more lights, road markings and […]
President David Granger has rejected calls for Junior Natural Resources Minister Simona Broomes to be removed from within the Ministry in wake of allegations that there may be conflict of interest with regards to the transfer of her mining interests to her children. She worked a a gold miner for decades before taking up a […]
The popular “Dread Shop” at Russell Square, Stabroek is no more. City Council workers moved in early on Thursday morning and completely demolished the hangout spot although the Council and the owner are currently entangled in a court matter that prevented the Council from taking action against the property. It was just before 3 o’ […]
(GINA) Workers at the Wales sugar estate, West Bank Demerara are being assured that their well-being will be looked after as the APNU+AFC administration seeks a resolution through consultation to the sugar industry’s problems. Government is expected to invest at least $10B in the industry this year. President David Granger, speaking to the media today, […]
A legal showdown may be looming if the Georgetown City Council decides to ignore an existing contract that it has with one company for the setting up of parking meters in the city. News Source has learnt that City Hall has been in negotiation with a U.S based Guyanese company for the setting up and […]
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