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October 5, 2017
GUYANESE, whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed when hurricanes slammed into several Caribbean islands recently, will be brought home before the end of the week, Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl
October 5, 2017
PERIODIC deworming programmes with a single-tablet treatment can drastically reduce the suffering of those infected with parasitic intestinal worms and protect the 1.5 billion people currently estimated to be
October 5, 2017
An ambitious new strategy to reduce deaths from cholera by 90% by 2030 has been launched by the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC), a diverse network of
October 5, 2017
The Ministry of Social Protection (MOSP) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Wednesday began a two-day workshop on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for the informal
October 5, 2017
PRESIDENT David Granger is awaiting a response from the nominee identified for the substantive post of Chancellor of the Judiciary. Described as a person of Guyanese descent, the nominee,
October 5, 2017
PRESIDENT David Granger has expressed his government’s willingness to explore deeper cooperation with its bilateral partners, particularly in the areas of e-governance, oil, gas and renewable energy generation, agriculture,
October 5, 2017
THE Ministry of Social Protection has condemned the killing of two elderly women, whose bound bodies were found in their Albert Street and South Road, Bourda home on Tuesday.
October 5, 2017
THE Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency on Wednesday engaged youths of Region 10 in a capacity-building workshop in order to better prepare them for the world of work. Participants
January 30, 2016
DETERMINED to roll back years of deteriorating security, Government will, this year, provide over $24B to modernise and equip the enforcement arms of the State with the resources to
January 29, 2016
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan in his budget presentation has announced that government intends to increase the income tax threshold to $660,000, from $600,000. He noted that with this
January 29, 2016
With effect from February 1, 2016, the prices of fuel sold by Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) will be reduced as follows: Type of Fuel Current Retail Price/Litre ($)
January 29, 2016
The APNU+AFC government has proposed to implement measures in this year’s budget, aimed at improving the life of the elderly. This includes increasing the old pension. Minister of Finance,
January 29, 2016
amendment to the Customs Act to exempt computer printer ink and toner cartridges for non-commercial printers. amendment to the Value Added Tax to: exempt par-boiled rice; packaging materials; other
January 29, 2016
Measures to remove arbitrary, discretionary or undefined remissions 6.4 Mr. Speaker, I propose the following measures: an amendment the Regulations under the Excise Tax Act 2005, the Customs Act
January 29, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I propose to amend the Excise Tax Act No. 11 of 2005 to provide for a new basis for the imposition of excise tax on alcohol for
January 29, 2016
In announcing the $230B budget for 2016, Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan has listed a number of measures in support of government’s programme of ‘greening’ the economy and protecting
January 29, 2016
This year, the government expects to spend about $28 billion, or 10.9 percent of the budget on the health sector. *A commission of inquiry into suicides will be held
January 29, 2016
Government has announced in the 2016 fiscal Budget that it has programmed to spend about $40.3B or 17.5 percent of the 2016 Budget to strengthen the Education sector compared
