“WE’LL TALK ABOUT IT LATER” – PNCR on alleged $6.1B debt to City Hall

“Cash-strapped”, “starved of resources” and “wallowing in financial shambles” are just some of the terms used by even those in the Mayor and City...

Finance Minister urges job seekers to take advantage of govt.’s capacity building opportunities

Over 1,400 job seekers who gathered at the Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) job fair on Saturday, were encouraged by Minister of Finance, Dr....

Jagdeo blasts opposition for criticising multi-year salary increase for teachers

Vice President (VP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has responded to the opposition's criticism of the recently signed multi-year salary increase agreement for teachers, labeling their...

Govt. made largest single investment in Amerindian communities last year totalling $4.7 billion –...

The government has committed the largest single financial injection ever to support Amerindian communities, with an impressive $4.7 billion allocated under the Low Carbon...

Norton rules out joint economic planning with PPP/C, cites lack of consensus

Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of joint economic planning with the ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government, citing...

Guyanese companies earned US$314M from oil and gas sector at half year– Dr Pertab

In the first six months of 2024, local companies earned a substantial US$314 million from the oil and gas sector, according to Dr. Martin...

Analysis by GHK Lall not in keeping with his “Chartered Financial Analyst” status

Dear Editor, The latest column by GHK Lall (KN August 19, 2024) raises serious concerns about his credibility. GHK Lall has previously claimed that he...

House approves $32.2B supplementary budget

After hours of debates by government and opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), the Committee of Supply approved a $32.2B supplemental budget. The MPs convened on...

Finance Minister seeks approval for over $40 billion to support agriculture, other sectors

Senior Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh today presented Financial Papers Numbers 1 and 2 of 2024 to the National...

Private sector bodies should review Guyana’s CFATF report

Dear Editor, I have noted the divergent views on the probe by the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) into alleged corruption by the Guyana Police...

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