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Brazil’s Petrobras buys 1st crude shipment from Guyana

…as state-owned Brazilian company looks to diversify suppliers Guyana has registered two lifts of one million barrels of crude each from the Liza Phase One...

Covid: 1 new death; 107 more cases

Guyana has recorded a new Covid-19 related death, taking the country’s death toll to 1,249. The latest fatality is an 85-year-old unvaccinated woman from Region...

School children to receive $30,000 cash grant in late July

Guyanese students will start receiving the $30,000 cash grants at the end of July, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand announced. Speaking at the Georgetown Department...

“A fighter for our country” – CIOG stands by VP Jagdeo

See full statement issued by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG): The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) wishes to put on record that...

Floodwaters rapidly rising in Kwakwani

During the last 24 hours, floodwaters at Kwakwani Waterfront and Lamp Island have risen about two to three feet respectively. The outburst of the large...

$100M in grants available for locals interested in preserving the environment

  Half a million US dollars, or Gy$100 million, in funding is available for local groups interested in executing projects that would aid in protecting...

Pork-knocker allegedly drowns while crossing Konawaruk River

  A pork-knocker is now missing after he and a co-worker were reportedly making their way across the Konawaruk River in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) two...

Sod turned for US$300M Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base facility

  Just months after a 20-year agreement was signed between ExxonMobil and the Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Incorporated (VEHSI), the sod has been turned on the US$300...

2M barrels of oil lifted from Liza Fields 1 & 2 in June

  Two crude lifts from the Liza Unity and Liza Destiny floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels in the Stabroek block, each a million...

Vice News’ elaborate entrapment plan on corruption claims fails – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo hosted a news conference today to respond to the 16-minute report produced by US agency Vice News which sought...

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...