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ExxonMobil expanding local workforce- Country Manager

United States (US) oil giant ExxonMobil said it has made significant progress when it comes to expanding its local workforce, by creating opportunities for...

Four in custody over shooting of GRA officers in Bee Hive

Four men are expected to be charged soon in connection with the shooting at Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on June 7, 2018,...

Despite MovieTowne investing over $US40M in Guyana, Govt no longer meeting with them- Proprietor

MovieTowne proprietor, Derek Chin, said that government has ceased meeting with them as several issues are affecting the smooth completion of their US$40M project,...

GCCI, PSC tour MovieTowne Plaza ahead of its opening this year

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Georgetown Chambers of Industry and Commerce (GCCI), on Tuesday, had a tour of the MovieTowne Plaza as...

Exxon starts drilling at offshore Guyana projects

(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Tuesday it started development drilling in three offshore Guyana projects, which could produce more than 500,000 barrels...

Sale of Sanata Complex: Charges against Singh, Brassington ignore the facts

...privatisation was best option On Friday June 8, former PPP Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, and former NICIL CEO, Winston Brassington were further charged on...

GuySuCo’s liabilities: The nation needs to know what’s unfolding, what’s at stake- Jagdeo

...says Govt silence has left many questions unanswered People's Progressive Party (PPP) General secretary (GS) and Leader of the Opposition Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, in a...

Brain drain, unemployment rates in the Caribbean extremely high- CDB Director

The Caribbean region is losing a staggeringly high percentage of its skilled population. This is according to Director of the Economics Department at the Caribbean...

Arthur Chung Conference Centre rehab complete

The newly rehabilitated Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) was on Thursday afternoon handed over to the Guyana government. The US$8 million project was funded by...

‘Massive confusion’ abounds over who owns GuySuCo’s liabilities- Jagdeo

Despite Government's recent announcement that $17M in bonds have been successfully secured for the recapitalization of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Opposition Leader, Dr...

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NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...