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...
Ex- cop convicted of buggering boy, 13
A 50-year-old former policeman was this afternoon convicted of buggering a teenage boy back in 2013.
Minutes after the jurors handed...
Driver gets 3 years for killing porter in Soesdyke accident
A taxi driver accused of killing a porter in an accident last February on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, was today sentenced...
Finance Ministry, GRA in dire need of Tax Analysis Unit-Ram
Tax Analysis is a crucial element in ensuring an efficiently managed economy. In its absence, there can be a lopsided...
Woman allegedly murders husband, leaves body to burn in home
A turbulent relationship came to a tragic end Sunday night when a woman—said to be constantly abusive—allegedly murdered her alcoholic...
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...
GRA virtually fighting fuel smuggling alone-Tax Chief
Fuel smuggling remains one of the most troublesome areas for the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). And its sister agency in...
Guyana secures approval for US$20M from IsDB for major GPL upgrade programme
The Government of Guyana has received approval from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for a loan of US$20M for the...
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...
Man Fatally Stabs 21-Year-Old Son With Broken Louvre Window
A 21-year-old student attached to the Guyana Technical Institute (GTI) was stabbed to death around 21:00 hrs today by his...
