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$31.4 BILLION expected from tourism in 2019

$31.4 BILLION expected from tourism in 2019

- December 3, 2018

- upped 17 percent from 2017 - Minister Gaskin DPI, Guyana, Monday, December 03, 2018 Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin ... Read More

$35.6BILLION for security sector

$35.6BILLION for security sector

- November 26, 2018

─ 14% increase over 2018 ─ $700M for new police divisional headquarters, rehabilitate stations ─ “the Coalition Government will continue ... Read More

$2.9Billion allocated for improved water services

$2.9Billion allocated for improved water services

- November 26, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Minister of Finance Winston Jordan announced during his presentation of the 2019 Budget that ... Read More

Sophia to benefit from initial phase of Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme

Sophia to benefit from initial phase of Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme

- November 26, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Sophia has been initially targeted for the commencement of the Adequate Housing and Urban ... Read More

Montessori classroom to be constructed for persons with disabilities

Montessori classroom to be constructed for persons with disabilities

- November 26, 2018

─Tax concession for private vehicles equipped to transport persons with disabilities DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Persons with disabilities ... Read More

Budget 2019 to directly impact the lives of 33,908 hinterland students

Budget 2019 to directly impact the lives of 33,908 hinterland students

- November 26, 2018

- $89.4MILLION to support education and training - HEYS to be supported by $176.1MILLION - IAST to provide training in ... Read More

Income Tax Threshold increase to $65,000 monthly

Income Tax Threshold increase to $65,000 monthly

- November 26, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Finance Minister Winston Jordan during his budget presentation earlier today announced an increase to ... Read More

$4B for Public Telecommunications Ministry

$4B for Public Telecommunications Ministry

- November 26, 2018

─ ICT plays a pivotal role in reshaping economy ─ $375 Million hinterland ICT hubs DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, ... Read More

Old age pension increases to $20,500

Old age pension increases to $20,500

- November 26, 2018

─   Public assistance also increased ─   Tax exemptions for persons with disabilities DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Old age pension ... Read More

$300.7B for 2019 national budget

$300.7B for 2019 national budget

- November 26, 2018

─ Economy expected to grow in 2019  DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan today announced ... Read More