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Region Two ready for Mash invasion

An interfaith service is the Deputy Regional Executive Officer’s (DREO) and the mash committee’s choice of a perfect start for the Region Two events preceding Mashramani 2007 In an interview, DREO Carl Parker said that the event cannot be a one-man show and as a result his committee includes members of the business community, the department of education, the police force, the fire service, the New Opportunity Corps, officers of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and the general public.

…Berbice businesses see sales drop over VAT

A number of businesses across Region Six (East Berbice/ Corentyne) are experiencing a downturn in sales following the introduction of the controversial Value Added Tax (VAT) on January 1 with consumers complaining that prices of certain commodities have skyrocketed way above their earning power.

Sattaur disturbed by Berbice VAT problems

Describing some of what he had seen as disturbing, Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Khurshid Sattaur on Tuesday slammed businesses in Berbice that are charging VAT on zero-rated items and he acknowledged that people in the region did not seem to understand the tax.

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