ExxonMobil Contract to be released shortly
BY MICHAEL YOUNGE
The Government of Guyana has confirmed this morning that it will be releasing the controversial agreement it inked with US-based oil giant,...
Fairness in GGMC’s process being questioned
Questions are being raised over the process being used by a miner, who is believed to be closely affiliated with the Guyana Geology and...
Natural Resources Ministry inks first contract for REDD+ Readiness Process in Guyana
The Ministry of Natural Resources today announced that it has inked a six month contract with a local consultancy firm to develop a Grievance...
CI strategy key to advancing Guyana’s national development plans – Singh
...aims at working with local communities to conserve Guyana’s forests and coastal areas
Conservation International Guyana (CI) 2018-2025 long-term strategy aims at working with local...
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016
By Matt McGrath
(BBC) Concentrations of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere surged to a record high in 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Last...
Miners body lobbying Govt to review tax system
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has made an appeal for the Government to review the current tax system involving miners with...
IMF chief warns of ‘dark future’ over climate change
(AFP) The world will be in deep trouble if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde warned on...
US to end Obama climate plan — Trump environment chief
(AFP) The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that President Donald Trump's administration will move to repeal his predecessor Barack Obama's...
President commissions Tumeric Factory in Region One
President David Granger, today (Sunday), emphasised the importance of agriculture to the development of Barima-Waini (Region One) even as he visited Hosororo to celebrate...
Caribbean countries assessing Paris Agreement
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) — Representatives from several Caribbean countries have started a meeting here that will provide both states and the private sector...
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Police investigating alleged bomb threat at St Rose’s High School
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 2, 2024, at 13:45hrs, an alleged bomb threat was made to St. Roses High School...
Govt to seek over US$180M in supplementary funding for GPL
Government will soon approach the National Assembly for US$180M- US$250M in supplementary funding for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL).
This sum will be used...
4 persons robbed of cash & jewellery after returning home from concert
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On May 02, at about 03:15 hours, at Lot 184 Durban Backlands, Georgetown, four (4) persons were...
Grove man dies after being struck down by speeding cop
A pedestrian was last evening struck down and killed by a vehicle driven by a policeman, along the Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara...
Jamaican Information Minister “impressed” with Guyana’s media landscape
Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with...
Govt awards 150 mining blocks; more areas to be allotted in coming months
See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:
Emanating from a commitment H.E. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali made to the mining stakeholders, on Friday...
Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee
A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress.
The...
Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...
Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024
A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3.
The pupils are being tested...
4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames
A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames.
The woman had to...