Hess requests Stabroek Block shares dispute hearing for 3rd quarter of 2024
Amid the ongoing dispute between oil giant ExxonMobil and Hess, over its decision to sell its shares to fellow United States (US) oil company...
Demerara Bank Ltd. to expand regionally with St. Lucia branch
Earlier this month, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that a local bank was in the process of establishing a regional footprint. It turns out...
Region Three Business Chamber makes “impactful connections” at int’l conference in Brazil
See the below statement from the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry on its recent attendance at the International Roraima-CARICOM Business Meeting held...
IPED disburses $4.3B in loans; creates over 8,600 jobs in 2023
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement of a total of...
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...
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...
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...
From ‘corner shop’ to thriving retail/wholesale business – former boxing champion recalls moving from...
Nestled in the heart of Albouystown, Howard’s Groceries stands as a testament to dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of community needs. Over a...
GMSA calls for tax-free overtime work
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) wants overtime work to be tax-free along with the removal of property tax and VAT on locally-produced...
Local company eyes possibility of building oil tankers in Guyana
Guyana Port Incorporated (GPI), a local company that offers dry-docking and ship repair services, has aspirations of moving into shipbuilding, in particular the future...
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Essequibo labourer to face High Court trial for attempted murder
Joel Benjamin, a 37-year-old labourer of Lot 167 Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, is expected to face a judge and jury for an attempted murder incident.
Benjamin...
Top Cop promotes 7 ranks from Region 10 ‘on the spot’
Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, promoted seven ranks on the spot' during a visit to Regional Police Division #10 on Tuesday.
The newly promoted officers...
Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf
In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...
Man jailed two months for harming mother
Kishawn Nauth, a 26-year-old labourer of Lot 25 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, was today sentenced to two months imprisonment for injuring his mother.
Nauth was...
Essequibo man on $300k bail for rape charge
Gopaul Shawn Baljodha, a 46-year-old labourer of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been placed on bail after being arraigned on a rape charge.
Baljodha...
1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024
Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...
Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations
Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...
Guyana to get first mental health court this year – Chancellor
Guyana’s judiciary is set to launch its first-ever Mental Health Court this year, marking a major step in improving access to justice.
At the ceremonial...
Guyana tapping into Indian experts to strengthen forensic capabilities
As the Government of Guyana works to improve the investigative capabilities of the Guyana Police Force, it will be turning to India for forensic...
Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils relocated from “unsafe” building
See below for a statement from the Education Ministry on the relocation of Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils:
January 14, 2025 – Following the discovery...