Barbados’ pain is TT’s nightmare
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Guyana’s strong macroeconomic Belle Vue man shot dead performance has reduced by CPG member public debt, poverty – IMF WHAT'S INSIDE: P3
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Govt defers procurement bill after marathon debate – to return bill to House in six months See story on page 17
Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh makes a point during the early debate on the Procurement (Amendment) Bill 2013. The bill seeks to modify section 54 of the Procurement Act of 2003, by deleting sub-section 6; doing so will ensure Cabinet’s involvement in the procurement process is retained
Guyana, P9 ALBA countries enter antihunger pact with FAO
Josiah to be laid to rest P10 on Saturday Former P11 Judge Winston Moore appointed ombudsman
Gunmen grab TT: Petrotrin Public servants oil spill to $7.7M Public spreads set for week- Works Ministry La Brea long march payroll
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