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Closed estates could start producing sugar by “next year” – Mustapha

While not identifying a specific date as to when the closed sugar estates will start functioning again, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday,...

Expert suggests setting up of Oil and Gas Institute, improved university courses to build...

The Government should seriously consider utilising some of the resources garnered from the oil and gas sector to provide the necessary financial and structural...

BaiShanLin still owes $70M to Forestry Commission

BaiShanLin, the Chinese- owned logging company that closed shop and left under the former A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government, still...

Orealla to start producing bauxite

Guyana will soon begin bauxite mining in the Orealla, Corentyne River, Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) area. This is according to Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat. The...

GPL launches new WhatsApp number for prepaid customers

Prepaid customers of the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) can now submit their queries or concerns to the utility company via a new...

GNPL’s Finance Manager sent on leave over $100M in financial irregularities

The Chairman and Directors of the Guyana National Printers Limited (GNPL), at an Emergency Board Meeting today, unanimously decided that its Finance Manager Mr....

Govt to strengthen laws to address investment fraud

The Government will be strengthening the laws to address investment fraud, as the lack of such legislation has impeded prosecution of the largest Ponzi...

Govt looking at financial instrument to integrate diaspora in national development – President

President Dr Irfaan Ali has disclosed that his government is currently considering a financial instrument to integrate the Guyanese diaspora in its national development agenda...

Caribbean Motor Spares opens third branch in Georgetown

Caribbean Motor Spares on Saturday last announced the opening of its third branch located at 210 Albert & Charlotte Streets, Bourda, Georgetown. The local automotive...

Over 20 companies submit bids for construction of Eccles-Mandela highway

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has achieved another key milestone for the construction of the Eccles, East Bank Demerara to Mandela, Georgetown...

Recent Articles

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...