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Guyana avoids airport congestion challenges as air travel accelerates
By Kurt Campbell in Rio de Janeiro kurt@newsroom.gy As aviation leaders warn that overcrowded airports and rising taxes are threatening growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, Guyana appears better positioned than many regional counterparts to accommodate future increases in passenger traffic. Speaking ahead of the International Air Transport Association (IATA’s) 82nd Annual General Meeting...
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Exclusively by ENet
Georgetown, Guyana — ENet announced today that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™,...
Monarch Bay Phase One oversubscribed in two weeks
Georgetown, Guyana – Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® community – the patented technology behind the world’s...
No VAT increase for CJIAC car park & security fees
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) on Tuesday says it will not charge the 14 percent Value Added Tax...
Used and new tyres subject to stringent checks says GNBS
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards in light of concerns raised is assuring that used and new tyres are subjected...
Digicel Guyana celebrating 10th Anniversary by giving back to10 charities.
Digicel Guyana will on February 14 be celebrating its 10th Anniversary here and in the lead up to this milestone,...
GNBS looking to become enforcement arm for building codes this year
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards remains optimistic about becoming the body that could enforce the soon to be updated...
Internet providers to charge 14% VAT from tomorrow
The government in its 2017 national budget presentation announced the application of 14% VAT on internet services which become effective...
ExxonMobil Earns $7.8 Billion in 2016
Exxon Mobil Corporation today (Tuesday, January 31, 2017) announced an estimated 2016 earnings of $7.8 billion. The company said an...
Consumption taxes must be reimbursed- Banks DIH assures shareholders
By Mark Murray Banks DIH Limited Managing Director, Clifford Reis has given all assurance that the company will ensure that...
Smart City Solutions erred, VAT should only be applied on geo-cards says Jordan
Finance Minister Winston Jordan says the fact that Value Added Tax (VAT) is being charged on both the Parking Meter...
Double whammy; VAT on Parking Meter fee and geo-cards
Since its introduction, the Parking Meter System has been a cause for concern for Guyanese, given the added cost it...
Banks DIH to consider female to fill position on male dominated Board
By Mark Murray The issue of women’s representation on the Board of Directors at Banks DIH Limited was questioned at...
Trinidad considering natural gas imports
(Modified from TT Guardian) Chairman of National Gas Company (NGC) in Trinidad and Tobago, Gerry Brooks said the state-owned company...
Parking meters will contribute to decline in business- PPP
The Peoples Progressive Party believes that the full implementation of the Parking Meter project in the City will certainly contribute...
Banks DIH pledges 100% support to Mashramani promises return of a ‘Big Lime”
Weeks after Banks DIH filed $28.4B lawsuit against Government for overpaid taxes the beverage giant pulled out its cheque...
Bosai to begin works to recommence Manganese project this year
Bosai Minerals Group Co. will begin preparatory works at its recently acquired Matthews Ridge Manganese project during the second half...
Opposition to table motion calling for restoration of zero-rated items
The next sitting of the National Assembly is scheduled for Monday (January 30, 2017). Under Private Member’s business, the opposition,...
Smart City boots vehicles
Smart City Solutions (SCS) has begun booting vehicles which did not pay to park within central Georgetown. On Thursday several...
Parking Meter project “a wait and see”- Government
Despite the empty Parking Spaces and public outcry regarding the Parking Meter System implemented in the City, Natural Resources Minister,...
Reunion Gold Obtains Approvals for Sale of Matthews Ridge Manganese operation
Reunion Gold Corporation, a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring mineral projects in the Guiana Shield region of South America...
