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Paying NIS has become so much riskier(1)

March 4, 2009

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
There are serious issues concerning hundreds of thousands of Guyanese contributors to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).   Until we get audited answers, we cannot stop with this issue.
When our precious dollars are squandered in projects such as the Berbice Bridge with no measurable returns while others receive 11 per cent [...]

Paying NIS has become so much riskier

Thanks to the Brazilian Government

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
The Minister of Commerce speaks about the Takutu Bridge which spans from Brazil to Guyana as if it was an accomplishment of the Guyana Government. This has been a major accomplishment by the Brazilian government, and the people of Guyana, regardless of their government, must show their appreciation.
The bridge is [...]

Spending versus tax reduction

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
OVERVIEW:
We all know by now, I am one of the biggest advocates for Tax Reduction. One senior diplomat told me this week that we must show how we intend to accomplish our goals of tax reduction, while stimulating our economy for growth. It sounds simple, but I agree.
Our plans for [...]

Listen up Mr. President – Are you an Economist?

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
OVERVIEW:
At his first official press conference of the year, one would have thought that the President being a so called economist and a former Minister of Finance would have used the opportunity to provide Guyanese with a sense of optimism that things are going to be difficult for the country [...]


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