US ban on catfish: Expect more protectionist measures IDB warns Caribbean, LAC
In the wake of the recent steps by the United States (US) Government to ban catfish imports from countries including Guyana, an Inter- American...
‘Oil industry is going to tether out in 2040,’ don’t invest in local oil...
The Government of Guyana is being advised not to invest in a local oil refinery owing to the fact that refineries attract large amounts...
‘Marketplace UncappeD’ launched by GMSA
For the second time around the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) will be hosting its ‘Marketplace UncappeD’; an event aimed at promoting local...
Cable and Wireless interested in Guyana- Telecommunications Minister
Cable and Wireless Networks has expressed an interest in investing in Guyana’s telecommunications sector.
According to a DIP release, the company’s plan was expressed on...
Govt defends oil companies against legal challenge, says all legal requirements met
The Ministry of Natural Resources has responded to an article published in the UK Guardian on Guyanese campaigners who intend to mount a legal...
LIAT to offer daily flights between Guyana and Trinidad
Regional carrier LIAT has announced that they will be introducing daily flights between Guyana and Trinidad commencing on July 1.
According to the company, customers...
Opposition willing to aid Govt in development of oil, gas sector- Jagdeo
Guyana’s parliamentary Opposition, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has expressed its willingness to assist in discussions surrounding the planning of a Sovereign Wealth Fund...
India interested in oil blocks offshore Guyana, purchasing oil when production starts- Mahalingam
Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Venkatachalam Mahalingam, on Thursday during a press conference said that his Government is interested in oil blocks offshore Guyana...
GRA benefits from visit by World Customs Organisation’s Secretary General
Intensive interactions between the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in recent months reached a high point in March when...
High-level Caucus: President says greater education needed for oil sector
President David Granger said that while many people are dazzled by the prospects of petroleum wealth, there is need for greater understanding and education...
Recent Articles
‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...
Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo
The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...
Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation
More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...
Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...
By: Andrew Carmichael
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...
No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...
Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...
New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector.
This is according to Vice...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup making significant progress
Works on clearing the rubble from the collapsed roof of the Stabroek Market Wharf continued on Thursday.
A 45-member crew is working assiduously to remove...
US$1M mobilisation fee for rental of power ship – GPL
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light:
On April 13, 2024, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. signed a contract with Urbacon...
Truck involved in Water Street fatal accident was unregistered – police
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A fatal accident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024, on Water Street, Georgetown, involving an unregistered motor...