Bhagwandin addresses uninformed assertions by Andre Brandli on debt ceiling
Dear Editor,
On August 10, 2023, my essay about constructive criticism was published in the Stabroek News where I wrote about the different types of...
House passes $61B in supplementary funding for development initiatives
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh successfully piloted a $61 Billion Appropriation Bill which, following the conclusion of debates from both sides of the...
All criticism against govt. is not constructive
Dear Editor,
The term “constructive criticism” is used loosely these days and any type of criticism is regarded as “constructive criticism”, when in fact, 99%...
Bhagwandin calls on govt. to no longer recognise OGGN as a legitimate organization
In a thought-provoking letter to the editor, Joel Bhagwandin, a local financial analyst, has advocated for the de-recognition of the Oil and Gas Governance...
Understanding the increase in debt ceiling, supplementary funds, and selected performance indicators
Summary
The expansionary development agenda of the government necessitates the increase of the public debt ceiling relative to the size of the economy which is...
Govt. seeks $61B in additional funding to support nationwide development initiatives
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh on Thursday tabled a Supplementary Appropriation Bill during the 66th Sitting of the 12th Parliament. The Bill seeks...
House approves increase to domestic, external borrowing ceilings to $750B, $900B respectively
The National Assembly this afternoon approved the increase to Guyana’s domestic and external borrowing capacity to $750 billion and $900 billion respectively.
The Orders were...
No audit of GPHC done under APNU’s 2015-2020 tenure- VP Jagdeo
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has come to the fore to slam the former A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC) coalition government...
Public sector wages and salaries must be fiscally sustainable
Dear Editor,
My attention was drawn to a letter published in the July 28th, 2023, edition of the Stabroek News with the caption: _“Use of...
GRA grappling with staff poaching by oil companies- Statia tells PAC
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is facing a considerable challenge as its staff members are being lured away by higher salaries being offered by...
