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Govt has to start planning projects beyond Gas-to-Energy project as power demand increases –...

By Devina Samaroo Driven by massive development all across the country, the power demand continues to increase exponentially, and the Government will now have to...

Finance Minister discusses funding for GtE Project with US EXIM Bank Senior VP

Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Friday met with the Senior Vice President of the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, David Sena, to...

Govt wants fast approval for Whiptail, but will not compromise on assessments – VP...

With approval still pending for the Field Development Plan (FDP) for the Whiptail Project, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said while the Government wants to...

Eco targeting early 2025 start-up of drilling in Orinduik

Canadian-based oil company Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Limited, which at one point held just 15 per cent shares in the Orinduik block, is...

Govt looking for another partner to fast-track natural gas development – VP Jagdeo

As Guyana moves to develop a National Gas Strategy, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has noted that now is the time for the country to...

Wales Development Zone: Proposals received for purchasing natural gas, setting up industries – Bharrat

Work is still ongoing on the infrastructure for the gas-to-energy project and already, Government is in receipt of a number of proposals including for...

Finalising National Gas Monetisation Strategy while gathering public feedback will save time – VP...

Following the release of the draft National Gas Monetisation Strategy last week, there were criticisms of the document lacking some details but Vice President Bharrat...

“We put a lot of effort into getting this far” – Exec of all-women...

Now that it has been awarded two blocks from the oil bid round, local company Sispro Incorporated has its eyes set on eventually moving...

Chevron to buy Hess Corp for $53 billion in all-stock deal

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chevron (CVX.N) said on Monday it agreed to buy Hess (HES.N) for $53 billion in stock, the second proposed mega-merger among the biggest U.S....

Jagdeo says arbitration likely if Guyana, ExxonMobil cannot settle disputed US$214M cost oil claim

The Guyana Government could possibly move to arbitration to recover the US$214.4 million cost oil claim that was flagged by auditors as questionable expenses...

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CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas explosion incidents

See full statement from the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission: The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to...

Edghill meets residents on Diamond Bridge to Good Success road works

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Collin Gittens and other technical staff yesterday afternoon...

No intention to repossess unmaintained/overgrown lands in communities – Croal

While recognising that there are a number of overgrown and unmaintained lands in well-developed communities – posing several challenges for residents – Minister of...

PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he has “one regret” as he announced he intends to resign — and that is the the...

Govt looking at designs to extend Ogle-to-Eccles Road to Diamond

With works nearing completion on the highly anticipated bypass road project that will link the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor at Ogle to the...

US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion

          The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is on track for an early completion. This assurance was given to President Dr Irfaan Ali who was...

NGSA 2025 set for April 16 & 17

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on Sunday announced that the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) for 2025 is set to be written on April 16...

New Berbice River Bridge: 7 companies shortlisted, to submit price proposals

    The Government is moving steadfastly with a new fixed high-span four-lane bridge across the Berbice River and has already shortlisted seven pre-qualified bidders. A total...

Motorcyclist dies in EBD accident

A 56-year-old security officer is now dead after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole along the East...

Deadly GDF helicopter crash: 5 days remaining for stakeholder feedback on black box findings...

Stakeholders involved in the investigation of the deadly Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash have just five days remaining to submit their comments on...