Guyana News

Though there was an instance where no power (a blackout) shut down the Blue Power jam for a minute, GT&T has taken the lead by jumping out in front with a large coming-out party showcasing segments of the costumes to be used in its band come February 23.

The cream of the country’s Under-15 cricketers will be in action today when the Nafico/Nalico-sponsored Inter-Asssociation limited overs cricket competition gets cracking with two matches.

Recently a music video burst onto the television screen that has caused everyone to stop and take notice.

The heat is on today with two of Guyana’s top teams doing battle in the Mayor’s Cup 2007 Football Competition.

Dear Editor, There are contradictions in Dale Bisnauth’s letter. Why did he write if he thought he was disqualified?

Dear Editor, The Guyana Revenue Authority has been administering tax as efficiently as possible even before the implementation of the Value Added Tax.

Dear Editor, Did you see the news today? Sorry, no, electricity blackout prevailed.

Hi Everyone, When I was younger I never liked going to the market.

A woman is dead and another is missing and feared dead after the boat in which they were travelling ‘backtrack’ from Corriverton to Suriname capsized yesterday morning in the Corentyne River.

See Monday’s edition of the Stabroek News for detailed analysis by Ram and McRae of the 2007 budget.

Projecting GDP growth of 4.9% this year, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh yesterday announced a budget of $100 billion for 2007, which is 2.9 per cent less than last year’s instalment and includes a slight increase in the income tax threshold from $25,000 to $28,000 monthly.

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Recognise that the responsibility for children’s behaviour rests with adults, not children.

The Parkside Steel Orchestra continues to promote the Steel pan art form tomorrow on the Merriman’s Mall.

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There is no doubt that Guyanese music has come a long way in recent years.

The New Amsterdam ferry started taking in water yesterday morning as it was loading to leave for Rosignol, resulting in some commuters being delayed for over two hours.

Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax should realise $24.8 billion this year, while collections from internal revenue have been set at $30.4 billion.

Residents of the Bath Settlement area can now use their cellular phones without worrying about hearing the “no service” recording since the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T) officially commissioned a new cellular site there on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Agriculture says it is concerned about the excessive increase in prices for fertilizers and has contacted importer Geddes Grant and other entities on the issue.