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No.108059
Budget 2026 prioritises security, non-oil growth, cheaper electricity – Finance Minister 02 PAGE
Guyana’s macro-economic policies are delivering results PAGE
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–– President Ali points to several indicators, says Guyanese paying 8.1 per cent less tax on every dollar
A Closer Look at Budget 2026 Fostering entrepreneurship, agro-processing, supporting SMEs [Part II]:
President Dr Irfaan Ali engaged the UK’s Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State), Katie White, and held discussions on strengthening collaboration on forests, climate change, and biodiversity (OP photo)
Mechanical failure 11 of cement-laden truck triggers deadly multi-vehicle collision PAGE
–– Minister Edghill rejects claims linking Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge to tragedy
*Agro-processing hubs, cold storage, fruit pulping, port facilities to support agro-processors’ product development, export readiness. *Training of agro-processors in packaging and labelling, plus ongoing training and promotion of local products. *Co-investment schemes with private individuals in childcare, elderly care facilities. *Co-investment with private actors in day, night care centres and home-based childcare facilities, including training of providers. *Removal of corporate tax on companies providing childcare and elderly care services to encourage private investment in these businesses. *Support for Amerindian enterprise via $5 billion Amerindian Development Fund and Presidential Grants for economic, eco-tourism and agricultural projects. *Expansion of community-led and experiential tourism products in 56 communities, opening local hospitality and services opportunities.
No verbal attack, Neurospine Services EU, Wageningen, Guyana partnership only protection of Inc. to invest $1B in 14 public resources neurological healthcare targets agro-processing, youth PAGE
––– Upper East Bank Demerara resident says, rejects WIN’s claims of insults at housing project launch
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–– 50 new jobs, 150-room nursing home, medical storage and logistics complex among plans
and climate-smart growth 04
First 27 beneficiaries allocated houses at Hyde Park (Yarrowkabra) Homestead
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