Budget 2026 is $1.558t, income tax ceiling raised to $140,000 per month – Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh today announced that the 2026 budget will be a record $1.558t to be financed without any new taxes. The article Budget 2026 is $1.558t, income tax ceiling raised to $140,000 per month – Finance Minister appeared first on Stabroek News.
Approval given for restart of Berbice bauxite operations Delivering the 2026 budget today, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced that approval has been granted for the restart of bauxite operations on the Berbice River. The article Approval given for restart of Berbice bauxite operations appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man dies after bus hit by car on Heroes Highway President of the Saint Stanislaus College Association (SSCA), Jason Lincoln Bhojedat died after the minibus he was driving was allegedly hit by a speeding car on the Heroes Highway in the area of Farm on the East Bank of Demerara last night around 11.30. The article Man dies after bus hit by car on Heroes Highway appeared first on Stabroek News.
Azruddin Mohamed elected Leader of the Opposition, calls for co-operation in Parliament WIN Leader Azruddin Mohamed was today elected Leader of the Opposition by a vote of 17 to 0 and in a brief address called for co-operation in Parliament. The article Azruddin Mohamed elected Leader of the Opposition, calls for co-operation in Parliament appeared first on Stabroek News.
GuySuCo target for 2026 at 100,000 tonnes -sources The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has not made its 2026 target public, opting instead for the figure to be announced during the 2026 Budget today but sources said that it has again been given a 100,000 tonnes production goal to meet. The article GuySuCo target for 2026 at 100,000 tonnes -sources appeared first on Stabroek News.
Goolsarran rebukes Nadir on lack of neutrality, calls on him to resign Former auditor general Anand Goolsarran has joined the call for the resignation of Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir, for his failure to uphold Article 184 (1) of the Constitution relating to the election of the Leader of the Opposition and for his partisan approach to the functioning of his office. The article Goolsarran rebukes Nadir on lack of neutrality, calls on him to resign appeared first on Stabroek News.
Early budget planning, presentation more beneficial – Goolsarran As the Government prepares to present a new budget, former auditor general Anand Goolsarran has said that Guyana should revert to early budget planning ahead of the fiscal year as it not only strengthens fiscal accountability but late approval of estimates cuts procurement activities – which account for more than half of the estimates – vulnerable to irregularities. The article Early budget planning, presentation more beneficial – Goolsarran appeared first on Stabroek News.
Garroway Roundabout in Onderneeming to redefine traffic management A familiar landmark in Onderneeming is being redefined. The Garroway Roundabout, widely known as the four-way corner, is being upgraded as a strategic solution to long-standing traffic challenges in one of the community’s busiest corridors. The article Garroway Roundabout in Onderneeming to redefine traffic management appeared first on Stabroek News.
Fifty shade houses going up in Tiger Bay under new women-focused agriculture project Residents of Tiger Bay gathered last Friday at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street, Georgetown, for the launch of a shade house agriculture project aimed at creating income opportunities, particularly for women and young people. The article Fifty shade houses going up in Tiger Bay under new women-focused agriculture project appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sophia teen remanded on larceny, other charges A Sophia teenager was on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with damage to property, breaking and entering and larceny. The article Sophia teen remanded on larceny, other charges appeared first on Stabroek News.