Disorderly restructuring of sugar sector would have major economic and social costs-IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Government of Guyana for making the unpopular but necessary decision to shrink the sugar sector. It...
Guyanese unaware of Govt.’s position on crucial oil and gas issues …Jagdeo demands...
Local Content Policy, Competitive Bidding, Contractual terms for future contracts; these are all issues for which the government is yet to provide clarity. In...
FITUG wants income support mechanism for ex-sugar workers in 2019 budget
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is deeply concerned about the government’s approach to the sugar industry.
Just a few days ago,...
GPL ramps up effort to fully address issues in Region Two
As the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL Inc.) ramps up efforts to fully address electricity issues in Region Two, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
Cash transfers would only be considered by Cabinet if recommended by Energy Department- President
President David Granger yesterday said that all matters regarding the oil and gas industry have been transferred to the newly established Department of Energy...
Cost of living skyrocketing under APNU+AFC Govt. –FITUG
After doing an independent analysis of the economy, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is convinced that cost living is skyrocketing under...
CLE must find ways of improving the delivery of affordable legal education-Pres. Granger
resident David Granger earlier today, called on the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to find new ways to improve the delivery of affordable legal...
We will not halt signing of Energy MoU with Trinidad and Tobago-Greenidge
Irrespective of calls by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), the Government will not put a halt on the signing of a...
AFC trying to pit other public servants against teachers – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is convinced that the Alliance For Change (AFC) is trying to pit other public servants against teachers.
Jagdeo said this at...
GRA legally empowered to conduct audit of US$900M pre-contract costs –Statia
Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia sought to emphasize earlier today that his entity is legally empowered to conduct an...
