Guyana News

The government has  budgeted $97.6b for the agricultural sector this year in comparison to the total of $60b which had been pumped into the agri sector in 2023.

The construction of the new St George’s Secondary School which was supposed to be completed this month is way behind schedule.

Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says that the government has been partnering with multilateral organisations, such as the Organization of American States (OAS), to confront transnational crimes including illegal mining and gold smuggling.

Omni Helicopters has selected six Guyanese to become Search & Rescue (SAR) Rear Crew with additional aviation security roles.

“We don’t change our tune every time we speak, unlike the Leader of the Opposition”.

An intelligence-led Police operation was conducted  yesterday between 4 am and 11.30 am in Yarrow-kabara backdam off the Soesdyke/Linden High-way, which resulted in the arrest of four persons and the discovery of eight fields of Cannabis Sativa (marijuana) plants.

Siyani Mc Farlane, 19,  also known as `Biggs’ is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the murder of William Montrose.

In an effort to curb the flow of contraband items into the prisons, additional security measures will be implemented.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that the income tax threshold will rise to $100,000 per month from year of income 2024.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that the because we care cash grant will rise from $35,000 to $40,000 per student.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that the National Insurance Scheme minimum pension will rise from $35,000 to $43, 025 per month.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that this year’s budget caters for an $8,000 voucher to women between the ages of 21 and 65 for cervical cancer testing.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that public assistance will be increased from $16,000 per month to $19,000 per month.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh this evening announced that from January 1st this year, old age pension will be $36,000  per month.

In a marathon speech today, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced that the 2024 budget will be a historic trillion-dollar budget – $1.146t.

The Police today said that Keron Jaggernauth is wanted for questioning in relation to fraud.

Paediatrician Dr Hardat Persaud has passed away at the age of 61.

Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers today conducted an operation at a residence in Block 1 Unity Hubu, Parika.

Even as construction continues in Region Three at the site for the proposed Gas to Energy (GTE) Project, the government yesterday advertised Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the Design, Finance, Construction, and Operation of what it called a Gas Infrastructure to Support Upstream Developments.

Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton said that Shadow Minister of Public Works David Patterson is still authorised to speak on the oil and gas sector, though this new role has been given to People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Chairperson Shurwayne Holder.