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First-time homeowners to receive full tax deduction on mortgage interest No.1081827
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–– President Ali announces, says government wants to be citizens’ building partner
President Dr Irfaan Ali and members of his cabinet held bilateral discussions with Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness and delegation on Thursday. The engagement focused on further strengthening the longstanding partnership between Guyana and Jamaica and advancing cooperation on matters of mutual interest, including but not limited to technology, education, energy, security, government efficiency, agriculture, and housing, among other areas of collaboration. Prime Minister Holness is on a two-day State Visit here at the invitation of President Ali (OP photos)
The highly anticipated International Building Expo 2026 was officially declared open on Thursday night at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, ushering in three exciting days of innovation, investment and opportunity in Guyana’s housing and construction sectors. The opening ceremony was attended by President Dr Irfaan Ali; Dr Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica; members of the Diplomatic Corps; Cabinet Ministers; Members of Parliament; regional officials, private sector representatives; exhibitors and hundreds of patrons (Delano Williams photos)
Jamaica, Guyana could explore housing partnership Guyana offers support to 11 to tackle skills gap, boost tech adoption 02&05 earthquake-ravaged Venezuela PAGE
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–– eye expanded co-operation in technology, energy, security
Minister Walrond assures thorough, impartial, transparent investigation into young motorcyclist’s death 22 PAGE
–– OPR says investigation launched
–– other regional leaders, CARICOM express solidarity
High Court rules that IDPADA-G Inc. has no legal right to continued 09 government funding PAGE