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Costa Rica to provide technical support for Guyana’s coffee industry

as Pres Ali given tour of Costa Rican coffee production, IICA HQ Costa Rica, which is currently hosting an official visit from President Dr....

Govt seeking investment partners for gas-to-energy project

The Government is inviting interested parties to invest in its US$900 million gas-to-energy project in the Wales Development Zone (WDZ). A public notice from the...

Guyana in talks with Barbados to slash shipping costs

Talks have advanced with Barbados to establish a special port facility as a workaround against rising transshipment costs being experienced when shipping containers from...

Lyken Funeral home threatens legal action over termination of contract by GPF

The Lyken Funeral Home has threatened to take legal actions against the Guyana Police Force (GPF) over what it claims to be a sudden...

“This is indeed worrying” – judges, as Scotia Bank “negligently misdirected” $28M

Core Investments Incorporated paid $28 million to Scotiabank (Guyana), intending to repay a mortgage early, but that payment was "negligently misdirected” by the financial...

CGX spuds Kawa-1 exploration well offshore Guyana

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") today announced the spudding of the Kawa-1 exploration well,...

Guyanese company to supply over 500 model homes to Caricom countries

DuraVilla Homes Guyana will be expanding its production of modular homes to countries in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) this year. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

Legal challenge to halt oil production: High Court grants Esso’s request to join

A case filed by University of Guyana (UG) lecturer Dr Troy Thomas and Quadad De Freitas to halt ExxonMobil’s emission of millions of tonnes...

Over 1500 jobs to be created as gold mining activities progress at Oko

The Guyana Government recently accepted the terms of scope for the environmental and social impact assessment on the Oko West project, allowing the Canadian...

Ghanaian experts review Guyana’s local content legislation

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, currently in Ghana on a three-day visit, has held talks with his Ghanian counterpart Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and has announced...

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Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...

GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence

  Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...

Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced...

Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...

  On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...

Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...