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...
Responsible business practices becoming more prevalent in Guyana- US State Dept. Report
Guyana is making commendable progress in the adoption of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), according to a recent report by the US State Department. In...
Goolsarran and I don’t share the same ethical standards
Dear Editor,
I had no intentions of revisiting this issue, but I am now compelled to so do, in response to Dr. Anand Goolsarran’s (the...
Guyana, World Bank sign US$45M deal to mitigate flooding
Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, signed a US$45 million agreement with the World Bank on Monday...
