22 persons die in workplace accidents last year
From a total of 560 reported workplace accidents, 22 of the incidents have resulted in the loss of lives last year, says Minister with...
CJIA increases security fees, introduces service charge for passengers
With effect from April 1, 2019, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport announced that there will be an increase in its airport security fees and...
First subsea tree for Liza Phase 1 installed
ExxonMobil on Monday announced that Liza Phase 1 development has reached another milestone with the installation of the first subsea tree.
According to the company,...
External debt increases to US$1.3B
– now amounts to 33% of GDP
External debts have shown increases for 2018, as Guyana’s indebtedness to various international institutions continues to grow. This...
GBTI hosts auto fair for affordable vehicle financing
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) is moving to provide Guyanese with affordable deals on vehicles through collaboration with auto companies and...
Bank of Guyana report : Balance of Payment deficit widens
. as exports show 4.4% decline for 2018
The Bank of Guyana’s recently released annual report has shown that while the Government has optimistic projections...
“We have to create a better investment environment” – Ali
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate, Irfaan Ali, says that Guyana needs to create a greater confidence and a better environment for investments, both...
Touts beg police to stop clampdown, promise to act professional
Amid a police campaign to get rid of all touts from bus parks, these individuals are begging the authorities not to take bread out...
AMCHAM to host Open Golf Tournament
The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Guyana will be hosting an open golf tournament on June 15, 2019 at the Lusignan Golf Club.
“AMCHAM Guyana...
Damian Fernandes to head Conservation International Guyana
Conservation International-Guyana today announced the appointment of Damian Fernandes as Executive Director. Fernandes was selected as part of an open recruitment process. He is...
Recent Articles
Whim Magistrate draws firearm on advancing robbery accused
Whim Magistrate Renita Singh was forced to pull her revolver while sitting on the bench after a man she had just remanded to prison...
Son killed, father, stepmother injured during brawl with others
An 18-year-old was fatally stabbed while his father and step mother were injured during a brawl with a group of men at Timehri Docks,...
Taxi drivers lectured by traffic ranks on proper road usage
Traffic Ranks recently hosted a lecture at the Linden Park on Hadfield Street, Georgetown where some hire car operators were reminded of proper road...
Minister Hughes threatens legal action against Teixeira
Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira has been threatened with legal action by Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes.
The legal notice is in relation to...
15 more touts arrested
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department today swooped down on the various bus parks where 15 individuals were arrested for touting.
The exercise...
Education Ministry requests audit of UG’s finances
The Education Ministry has requested the Office of the Auditor General to conduct a special audit of the University of Guyana’s finances.
This comes in...
BREAKING: ExxonMobil announces 13th discovery offshore Guyana
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil said today it made a new oil discovery offshore Guyana at the Yellowtail-1 well, marking the 13th discovery on the Stabroek...
GNBA releases list of compliant broadcasters, threatens actions against others
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority has released a list of all the local broadcasters that compliant for the year 2019; and consequently are the...
12 arrested after massive police operation in Berbice
Some 12 persons were today arrested for various offences after police conducted a massive raid in several Berbice communities.
Two men and two women were...
ExxonMobil pumps $20M into STEM programme
ExxonMobil Guyana on Wednesday donated $20M to the Volunteer Youth Corp’s (VYC) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programme which is hosting its 6th...