Paid Parking: Revoke contract, implement transparent process- MAPM, GCCI
The Executive Management of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) recently met with representatives from the Movement Against Parking Meters (MAPM) for...
Food and drug dept announces new import regulations on drugs, cosmetics, medical devices
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has announced that, as of the 1st August, 2017, all drugs, cosmetics and medical devices...
PUC says so far over 100 complaints registered against GTT, GPL in 2017
…encourages consumers to bring unsettled matters to their attention
Over 100 complaints have been registered to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) against two utility companies...
Political Risk Analysis: What Should Investors Know About Guyana’s Oil Industry?
By Nathaniel Parish Flannery
(Forbes) Guyana is not usually mentioned as one of the top targets for investment in Latin America. The country, which has...
PPC launches investigation into $605M ANSA McAL sole sourcing contract, others
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has disclosed that they have launched an investigation into the $605 million ANSA McAL sole sourcing contract to supply...
Exxon Mobil confirms new oil discovery in Snoek well offshore Guyana
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) announced today positive results on the Snoek well offshore Guyana, confirming a new discovery on the Stabroek Block. Drilling...
VAT on tuition fees: Education in Guyana’s history never had such an imposition –...
Chartered accountant and attorney-at-law Christopher Ram was one on the many persons protesting yesterday in front of the Ministry of Education, instead of the...
$500M Crab Island onshore base to create jobs for Berbicians – Govt
Government is optimistic that a US$500 million onshore facility at Crab Island, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) will in effect create job opportunities for...
Transparency in oil and gas sector important- President
...says Opposition, populace must be involved
President David Granger has informed ExxonMobil’s wwExecutives of Government’s commitment to the development of Guyana’s oil and gas sector...
DDL records $296M after-tax profit
– company preparing for oil production benefits
The Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Group has raked in some $296 million taxed profits for the 2016...
Recent Articles
Colours of India store on fire
Colours of India, a popular Indian clothing store located at Bath Settlement, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) is on fire.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...
CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...