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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Kester Hutson returns as GCCI President

Announcement of Newly Elected Executive Management Committee and Council of GCCI for the year 2024/2025 -START- The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) held its...

Texas-based Lindsayca to work on petrochemical plant, refinery & oil block in Guyana

Texas-based oil and gas firm Lindsayca has revealed that it will be doing critical work on three major local initiatives: a petrochemical plant, as...

Asian P.F Chang’s brand set to open1st restaurant in Guyana in May

The Corum Group, a leading name in the QSR and hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce its new role as a partner and franchisee...

EOIs for a model to monetise Guyana’s gas assets being reviewed – GS Jagdeo

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a model that will help Guyana monetise its gas assets are currently under review by the government through the...

Fmr US President Bill Clinton arrives in Guyana today for historic United Caribbean Forum

Guyana’s reputation as an investment destination is set to get a major boost with the visit of former United States President Bill Clinton, who...

FAO impressed with Guyanese youth involvement in agri sector

Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr Qu Dongyu, expressed admiration for the significant participation of young people in...

Construction of Corentyne River bridge could begin before year-end

A number of specific recommendations regarding construction, financing and management, emanating from this Ministerial meeting set out a clear time bound framework to take this initiative to a next level. Following these decisions, it is anticipated that construction could commence before the end of 2024. These recommendations will be submitted to the Presidents of Suriname and Guyana for further consideration and decision at their anticipated meeting this weekend in Guyana.

Guyana hosts CDB’s 305th Meeting of Board of Directors

The Government of Guyana is hosting the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 305th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BOD) in conjunction with its Preparatory...

Eco in talks with over 9 oil companies for farm-in to Orinduik Block

During a recent investor update, Eco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gil Holzman expressed hope that the farm-in process could be completed in 2024, with the companies drill ready by the end of the year and for a well to be spud in the next 12 to 18 months.

Huge interest from Diaspora in agri investments – Head of Diaspora Unit

With Guyana’s “25 by 2025” vision in mind, interest continues to be shown, particularly from the Diaspora, in agricultural investments in Guyana - so...

Recent Articles

Armed suspects nabbed by Lusignan residents, 2 firearms recovered

Residents of Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara battled gunfire in the wee hours of today and managed to capture two armed male...

Prison officer jailed 3 years after busted with ganja at Mazaruni Prison

Joel Johnson, a 21-year-old Prison Officer of Lot 1 Section 'C', Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after he...

Bishop’s High School to get $129M Library Block, other improved facilities

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday met with the Board and PTA of The Bishop’s High School to announce the construction of a...

SEND swimming programme empowering children, families – MoE

The Ministry of Education (MOE) Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Swimming Program continues to make an incredible impact, providing children with special educational...

GTTCI to begin full 18-month training programme from October – director

Guyana Technical Training Collage Inc (GTTCI) commonly referred to as the Oil and Gas Institute, is expected to take over the full training of...

Heavy focus on community investment in 2025 – Pres Ali to EBD residents

As the government of Guyana works aggressively to ensure the demands of all citizens are met, Head of state President Dr Irfaan Ali on...

E-Payments for fines, bail, child maintenance could roll out soon – Chief Justice

Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George, SC has said that the judiciary is on the verge of implementing an electronic payment system for court-related transactions....

225 oil lifts recorded from Stabroek block in 2024 – Bharrat

A total of 225 oil lifts were recorded from the Stabroek Block last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources disclosed during a press conference...

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...