New legislation in place to ensure strengthening of Guyana’s banking sector
Yesterday, the National Assembly passed three Bills which will go a long way in strengthening the banking sector and give more powers to its...
Government, opposition engaged in blame-game over Berbice Bridge toll issue
The proposal made by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) to increase tolls, has resulted in the current and former regimes blaming each other...
Cabinet to decide way forward with proposal for toll increases at Berbice Bridge ...
Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson recently stated that the issue regarding the proposed increase in tolls at the Berbice Harbour Bridge, will be...
Financial risks must be measured as Guyana considers a National Oil Company –Chatham House
As Guyana inches closer to the start of oil production, the prospect of a National Oil Company (NOC) seems quite attractive to many. But...
Central Bank strengthened with Financial Institutions (Amendment) Act
After several hours of debate, the National Assembly, a few moments ago, passed the Financial Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2018. Moving the motion for the...
Govt. has no proof that Guyana lost $200B through corruption under the PPP –...
Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, says that the Government of Guyana, has no evidence to support its claim that the nation would have...
$9.7B West Dem Road Improvement Project commissioned
The $9.7Billion West Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project was yesterday commissioned at the De Willem Tarmac West Coast Demerara. The project was funded by...
Govt. should buy out shares in Berbice Bridge or subsidise operations to keep tolls...
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, says that Berbicians cannot afford to pay – in some cases – the more than 150 percent proposed increase in...
$93M approved for rehabilitation of several police stations in Berbice
The sum of $93Million has been approved for the rehabilitation of the Central Police Station at New Amsterdam, and police stations at Springlands and...
State closes case in $600M larceny charge against Dr. Jennifer Westford
The State, represented by Prosecutors Natasha Backer and Teshanna Lake, this afternoon, closed its case in the $600M larceny charge against former Minister of...
