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The brown and barren aftermath

Extreme damage The extreme damage and swath of devastation that have occurred over the past weeks have left many wondering as to what is really happening with global warming and climate change.

Banks and their customers

Dominant Recall from last week’s article, the overall situation of the commercial banks can be regarded as satisfactory despite the distortions in the foreign exchange market earlier in the year. 

A perspective on local content

Noise around local content Guyanese have been clamouring for local content provisions in their relationship with ExxonMobil since it became obvious that oil production will be undertaken by the multinational oil giant. 

LUCAS STOCK INDEXThe Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 1.53 per cent during the first period of trading in July 2017. The stocks of five companies were traded with 22,452 shares changing hands. There were two Climbers and one Tumbler. The stocks of Banks DIH (DIH) Banks DIH (DIH) rose 7.49 per cent on the sale of 5,625 shares while the stocks of Republic Bank Limited (RBL) rose 0.88 per cent on the sale of 3,977 shares. The stocks of Demerara Tobacco Company (DTC) fell 1 per cent on the sale of 1,025 shares. In the meanwhile, the stocks of Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) and Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry remained unchanged on the sale of 10,000 and 1,825 shares respectively.

A likely sector coup

A novelty From the look of things, almost everyone in Guyana is preoccupied with the events in the emerging oil and gas industry in the country. 

Is it an illusion?

(Conclusion) Rule out Perhaps among the main reasons for agriculture remaining a priority is the contribution that it makes to the economy beyond making food available for consumption. 

LUCAS STOCK INDEXThe Lucas Stock Index (LSI) remained unchanged during the second period of trading in May 2017. The stocks of three companies were traded with 230,078 shares changing hands. There were no Climbers or Tumblers. The shares of Banks DIH (DIH), Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) and Republic Bank Limited (RBL) remained unchanged on the sale of 128,143; 10,000 and 91,935 shares respectively.

In need of constant due diligence

Equitable According to remarks made by a high official of the health services, in examining the attributes of an effective health care system, Guyana appears to be far from having a good health care system. 

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