Guyana, Trinidad to ink MoU on agriculture, energy and national security
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago is expected to be entered into soon. Guyana Standard understands that the MoU...
Govt. to abolish Stamp Duty on retail transactions
Revenue stamps being required on retail transaction receipts will be abolished in a matter of days as Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh successfully...
Guyanese aqua-farmer inks major deal with SBM to rear premium shrimps, prawns for all...
Dutch shipbuilder, SBM Offshore has agreed to provide Hubu Aqua Farms Incorporated with the financial support it needs to rear premium shrimps and prawns...
Guyana to benefit from US$60M IDB loan to strengthen health care network
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is in the final stages of preparing a US$60M loan facility that will assist Guyana in strengthening its health...
Trinidad’s PM arrives in Guyana for Agri-Investment Forum
Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley arrived in Guyana earlier today to attend the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo set for May...
PNCR cries “ethnic discrimination” in GWI retrenchment process but still wants disclosure of termination...
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI)’s two-year retrenchment process has been labelled a “witch hunt” by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) – the largest...
Sustainable Development Goals in peril due to overseas aid cuts – UN Cheif warns
Recent deep cuts to overseas aid budgets by governments will have “direct, negative impacts” on the ability of the world to reach the 2030...
WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the increasing use of sophisticated online marketing techniques for alcohol and the need for...
Govt proposes “no less than” $200k fine for those convicted of drunk driving
The Government of Guyana has plans to impose more stringent measures to clamp down on drunk driving.
This disclosure was made on Saturday and is...
Commissions near revival; Pres. Ali, Norton to meet again in a week
President Dr Irfaan Ali and Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton met officially today to initiate the consultation process to appoint persons to several constitutional and...
