CARICOM must reject proposal for tariff on glass bottles which preserves Ansa McAL monopoly
By Joel Bhagwandin
Main Highlights
The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) is aggressively lobbying CARICOM to apply a Caribbean Community Common External Tariff (CET) on...
Only GRA, and not Chris Ram, can say if Exxon audit revealed inflated sums
Dear editor,
Further to my letter dated October 2nd, 2023, in reference to Christopher Ram’s allegation that the pre-contract costs of US$460 million is inflated...
Guyana’s remarkable economic growth leading the way for Caribbean- World Bank
In a recent report, the World Bank has highlighted Guyana's exceptional economic performance, with an astounding growth rate of 63.4% in 2022. The financial...
Critical review of budgetary allocations shows APNU+AFC to be blamed 100% for spate of...
Dear Editor,
The energy sector is under severe constraints owing to the lack of capital investments over the years, coupled with strong growing demand. As...
Govt. to consider tax-free allowance, housing solutions for teachers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali held crucial consultations with Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers at State House on Monday, during which he indicated that...
Govt. makes fifth withdrawal this year from oil account
Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced on Friday that government has made its fifth drawdown this year from the Natural Resource Fund.
The minister...
GRA gives recommendation to finalize audit of Exxon’s expenses
During his customary weekly press conference held yesterday, Jagdeo stressed that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), the main tax regulator in Guyana, has recommended...
Pres. Ali must be commended for outstanding stewardship of economy
Dear Editor,
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, must be commended for his stewardship of the economy. This...
Agriculture, forestry sectors saw outstanding growth at half-year- Report
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed via its 2023 Half Year Report that the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector expanded by 7.6 percent, driven...
Despite falling declarations for gold and diamond, mining sector still grew by 89.9 percent...
Despite registering declining declarations for gold and diamond, Guyana’s mining and quarrying sector still grew by 89.9 percent in the first half of the...
