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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...

Govt signs agreement with Indian EXIM Bank to purchase 2 aircraft for GDF 

As the government continues to bolster the capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Finance Minister, Dr Ashni K. Singh on Friday signed a...

MoU paves way for Guyanese SMEs to participate in int’l food expo

The World Trade Centers in Guyana and Miami Florida on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which paves the way for advancing the...

ExxonMobil makes 1st discovery for 2024 offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana earlier today announced its first discovery for 2024 at Bluefin in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The Bluefin well encountered approximately 197 feet...

Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base project: US$25M financing secured through New Hayven Merchant Bank

The Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Incorporated (VEHSI) has received financing to the tune of US$25 million, approved through the New Hayven Merchant Bank for a landmark project.
This disclosure was announced by the Bank on Thursday. New Hayven said it was a leading financial institution committed to fostering economic development.

Production begins at Mohamed’s US$25M quarry

Production has commenced at Mohamed Enterprise’s quarry, located in the Upper Mazaruni District of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and it is on course to produce 500,000 tonnes of stones and aggregates by year-end.

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President Ali pledges additional drainage works, streetlights for Georgetown

Residents of Seaforth Street and Campbell Avenue, Georgetown will soon enjoy improved drainage infrastructure and a more secure neighbourhood. On Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan...

Sports journalist loses home in Kitty fire

Sports journalist Rawle Welch has lost his Willian Street, Kitty, Georgetown home after a late afternoon fire engulfed the building on Thursday. Reports are that...

Over 70 teachers benefit from Mental Health training

Georgetown, Guyana – The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Thursday concluded the training for teachers on...

Opposition’s Budget 2025 criticisms amateurish, inept & lazy – Jagdeo

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has labelled the Opposition's criticisms of Budget 2025 as amateurish, inept and lazy. Jagdeo said he observed some of the criticisms...

Region 8 farmer charged for 2013 murder

A farmer, who had been evading law enforcement for the past 11 years, has been charged and remanded to prison for murder. Bennie Charles Adams,...

“Once they’re Guyanese, we have to take them back” – Jagdeo on possible deportations...

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured that any Guyanese deported from the United States will be accepted home. His comments came in response...

Cayenne man wanted by police nabbed with gun, ammo

A 37-year-old man, who was wanted by police in Linden, was arrested on Wednesday with a firearm and matching ammunition. Kellon McCloud called ‘Penny’, who...

47-Y-O man busted with over 3lbs marijuana

Acting on information received on Monday (January 20, 2025), a party of police officers from Providence Police Station proceeded to Peter's Hall Public Road...

Body of man found in Sophia drain

Police in Georgetown have reported the discovery of an unidentified male body in a drain along Black and White Road at 'D' Field Sophia...

GPF gets $50M in road safety & traffic equipment

More than $50M worth of road safety and traffic equipment were presented to the Guyana Police Force earlier this morning, compliments of the Ministry...