Tag: legislation
CREATION OF LOCAL GOV’T COMMISSION STALLED
Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo is being blamed for the non-operationalization of the Local Government commission. Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan says Mr. Jagdeo is not...
CAPITAL GAINS & VAT AMENDMENT BILLS APPROVED
The National assembly has approved legislation to make tax evasion a much tougher proposition. Sean Embrack has this story.
DRAFT BILLS GO THROUGH PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS
With the introduction and passage of two important pieces of legislation, it is hoped that Guyana’s ratings on the Corruption Perception Index will improve....
GOVERNMENT WILL NOT HASTILY ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
There is no haste by the Government to repeal capital punishment legislation and despite calls from credible anti death penalty advocates, capital punishment will...
PPP PLEADS FOR GREATER PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
The parliamentary opposition wants certain draft legislation to spend a lengthier time in review due to what they term their complexities. Handel Duncan reports.