In a move expected to ease the financial burden on parents, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a new income tax measure that will come into effect in 2025, allowing fathers and/or mothers to claim an additional $10,000 in tax deductions per month for each child. Speaking at a special…
Renters, legitimate households to get $200k grant, non-nationals excluded – Jagdeo
In a major announcement on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that every household in Guyana will receive a one-off cash grant of $200,000 this year. The distribution of the grant is expected to commence immediately, with authorities putting systems in place to ensure a fair and transparent process. Dr….
Renters, legitimate households to get $200k grant, non-nationals excluded – Jagdeo
In a major announcement on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that every household in Guyana will receive a one-off cash grant of $200,000 this year. The distribution of the grant is expected to commence immediately, with authorities putting systems in place to ensure a fair and transparent process. Dr….
Jagdeo: ‘Our strategy is forward-looking, it’s sustainable, and it’s inclusive’
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday afternoon delivered sharp rebuttal to opposition criticisms following President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s wide-ranging Parliamentary speech Thursday. “Our strategy is forward-looking, it’s sustainable, and it’s inclusive,” Dr Jagdeo stated. Dr. Ali’s speech was packed with bold policy announcements and measures to support individual Guyanese and…
Decomposed body of man found at Eccles
The decomposed body of a man was discovered in a canal at Eccles, East Bank Demerara on Thursday afternoon. Police Headquarters reported that a passerby discovered the body at about 14:00hrs. “The body was clad in black joggers with pink writing, blue jersey and Nike sneakers. No marks of violence…
BREAKING: Gov’t exploring new int’l airport at Lethem; another terminal at CJIA
The government is exploring the construction of an international airport at Lethem, the capital town in Region Nine which borders Brazil. This was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday as he addressed the 12th Parliament of Guyana, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Georgetown. In his wide-ranging…
Avianca announces new direct route between Georgetown and Bogotá
Avianca has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Georgetown, Guyana, with El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia. In a press statement, the company said the service will commence on December 11 2024, with two weekly flights operated by Airbus A320 aircraft,…
BREAKING: Each child to get $10,000 basic healthcare voucher next year
In 2025, each child across the country will benefit from a $10,000 universal healthcare voucher that will be used to help finance a basic menu of tests that will hopefully detect and possibly prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as early as possible. This was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on…
BREAKING: All public sector workers to earn no less than $100,000 by 2025
As part of a suite of new measures being rolled out by the government, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that all public sector workers will earn no less than $100,000 monthly by the end of 2025. The Head of State said this as he made a special address…
BREAKING: All public sector workers to earn no less than $100,000 by 2025
As part of a suite of new measures being rolled out by the government, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that all public sector workers will earn no less than $100,000 monthly by the end of 2025. The Head of State said this as he made a special address…
