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Eco Atlantic estimates 4 billion barrels of oil in Orinduik Block

Eco Atlantic, which is preparing to drill two wells in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, has estimated that there might be four billion barrels...

Climate Change stakeholders benefit from capacity building workshop

The Office of Climate Change (OCC), in collaboration with the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN), this morning, commenced a two-day inventory training on reporting...

City gets face-lift for Ghana’s President State visit

As Guyana prepares for the State Visit of Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo Addo, the Capital city has received a face lift. Town Clerk (ag) Sharon...

EPA wants funding to test air quality

Although air pollution is a “major concern” for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which falls under the Natural Resources Ministry, the entity is not...

Natural gas eruption in Region 1

The National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) is currently monitoring an eruption of natural gas which occurred in Mabaruma, Barima-Waini (Region One). This is according to...

Main road from Lethem to Aishalton cuts off

It is just the beginning of the four-month long rainy season for the hinterland region, and already, the main access road for two major...

CDC gets public feedback on proposed law dealing with disaster response

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), this morning, opened another round of consultations for the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Bill, which is geared at finalising...

Floodwater slowly receding at Black Bush Polder

After almost six days of flood, residents of Black Bush Polder, Berbice are now beginning to get some relief as the water levels slowly...

El Dorado Offshore, ExxonMobil recruit Guyanese trainees

El Dorado Offshore and Ramps Logistics has partnered with US oil-giant, ExxonMobil to recruit 12 rig clerk trainees for the oil and gas industry. Recruitment...

Mahdia mulls relocating persons living near creeks

Regional authorities in the Potaro-Siparuni region are considering removing persons who reside in close proximity of creeks, especially in flood-prone areas. This decision comes in...

Recent Articles

Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank

A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down. The incident...

Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo

Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...

PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee

Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...