Major interest from Middle East to develop remaining oil blocks in Guyana – VP
The Government of Guyana, which has yet to decide whether it will go the route of auctioning remaining oil blocks offshore Guyana, has nevertheless...
Jumbo Jet signs US$40M contract as sole distributor of trucks from Sinotruk in China
Sinotruk Inc., the largest Chinese truck supplier, is now able to provide over 500 brand new trucks to the local economy after partnering with...
“No need to get at each other’s throats”- Rowley on Guyana’s local content laws
By Jarryl Bryan
Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley assures that his Government has not taken any “aggressive” position on Guyana’s local...
Guyana earned over $68B from extractive sectors in 2019
An estimated $68.3 billion in revenues was earned by the Guyana Government from its extractive sectors in 2019, according to the latest report published...
Rapid increase in value of GY currency could have severe consequences – Ali
With questions being raised about the strength of the Guyana Dollar (GYD) against the US dollar and whether this should be increased in view...
Barama to fast-track production of plywood amid shortage – Pres. Ali
With construction at an all-time high in Guyana, the industry is currently facing a shortage of plywood, and local timber operator Barama Company Limited...
Bars now required to verify age of patrons before serving alcohol
The Intoxicating Liquor Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2022 has been tabled, and aims to minimise alcohol-related road accidents and fatalities by instituting harsher...
2022 Interim Report: DDL records $1.8B taxed profit despite impacts from global crises
Local beverage giant, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Group has recorded $1.801 billion profit after tax in its 2022 Interim Report.
This turnover for the period...
Omai doubles gold mineral resource estimates in Guyana
Canada-based Omai Gold Mines on Thursday announced that its mineral resource estimate across its gold property in Guyana has more than doubled.
In a statement,...
In-river works underway at Berbice Deepwater Port
Canadian-owned company CGX Energy Incorporated has revealed that in-river works are underway at the Deepwater Port in Berbice.
"As part of a phased approach in...
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Dr Bharrat Jagdeo unanimously re-elected as PPP General Secretary
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The newly constituted Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) convened its first meeting today, May...
18-Y-O drowns at Rockstone
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Police in Regional Divisional #10 are investigating the suspected drowning of Adiel Thomas, age 18, a student...
Grand Coastal Hotel wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
Grand Coastal Hotel has announced that it has been honoured with the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently...
New partnership to boost trade & business development between Guyana & Suriname
The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has announced the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Berbice Chamber of Commerce...
Ameena Gafoor Institute goes global
The Ameena Gafoor Institute (AGI) was created from scratch in March 2020 under the directorship of Professor David Dabydeen. The Institute was formally launched...
Guyana expresses solidarity with Brazil following devastating floods
In the wake of devastating floods in Southern Brazil that have claimed the lives of over 80 and displaced over 120,000, President Dr. Irfaan...
Chevron arbitration to go into 2025, ExxonMobil CEO tells CNBC
Exxon CEO Darren Woods said Monday that the dispute with Chevron over Hess Corporation’s oil assets in Guyana likely will not be resolved until...
4 friends arrested, to be charged for disorderly behaviour at police roadblock
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
----relative to a video uploaded on social media (Facebook)
On May 6, 2024, at approximately 21:15 hours...
Minister Indar leads Guyana’s delegation at OTC in Houston
Minister Deodat Indar is leading a delegation at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas where several Guyanese companies and Government stakeholders are...
Over 15,000 pupils receive meals during NGSA this year
The Ministry of Education has distributed over 49,500 meals, including breakfast and lunch to over 15,000 pupils countrywide who sat the National Grade Six...