Business

A wave of multi-billion dollar investments over the past six years in Guyana is proving to the world that the country has evolved from a nation reliant on aid to now being one of the region’s most attractive business environments, says Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh.  Speaking on an episode of the Starting Point […]

The government is expanding support for community-based childcare centres as part of a broader push to empower women economically, says Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. The initiative, built around a co-investment model, is designed to help women establish and operate childcare facilities with state support, she said. Persaud said women

The Government of Guyana is expanding programmes aimed at empowering women through new initiatives focused on childcare, business development and access to markets, says Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. During her appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, which aired on April 26, Dr Persaud said these initiatives will build on

CitizensConnect, a mobile application that was launched earlier this year to facilitate complaints about community or public service issues, has already received over 750 reports. This is according to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally.  During an appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Minister Ally said his ministry has already resolved

Whether it is applying for a firearm licence or meeting with government personnel, citizens can skip long lines by using a mobile application to schedule their appointments.  According to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, this app ensures that citizens are able to save on their productive hours and receive targeted

For Guyanese who have always dreamed of having a business, now is the opportune time to make that a reality, says Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally.  During his first appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Ally explained that the government will soon fulfil its election campaign promise to open the

The government’s decision to avoid extravagant cash transfers reflects its ability to be a responsible steward of our country’s oil money, says economist Richard Rambarran.  During an appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Rambarran shared this perspective, underscoring the importance of the government staying the course in managing the nation’s wealth. He said the administration’s

In an effort to put more money in the pockets of Guyanese, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh announced on Monday that the monthly Income Tax threshold will rise to $140,000 for 2026. Dr Singh said the increase follows the government’s previous doubling of the threshold from $65,000 in 2020 to $130,000 in 2025, a

To support stakeholders reliant on vehicles in sectors such as construction, agriculture, and mining, Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, announced that Budget 2026 provides reduced taxes on a range of vehicles, all to accelerate growth in key industries. In his 2026 Budget presentation to the National Assembly on Monday, Dr Singh announced the removal

The PPP/C government has allocated US$100 million in Budget 2026 for the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This represents a US$100M less than what was initially revealed to the press last year by President Dr Irfaan Ali. In his budget presentation on Monday, Minister of Finance Dr