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Local content laws: GCCI denounces practice of “sham” partnerships in private sector

While Guyana’s progress with local content has been remarkable, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Saturday had cause to issue a...

Billions being expended on Guyanese from oil & gas resources – VP Jagdeo

Despite the narrative that Guyanese are not benefitting from the oil and gas resources under the Dr Irfaan Ali-led government, billions of dollars in...

Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase to hire up to 90 local service providers as deadline looms  

The Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI) on Friday stated that as it begins to move closer to the December completion date, it will be hiring...

Ghana-Guyana Local Content Conference set for Aug 10 in Georgetown

The much-anticipated two-day Ghana-Guyana Local Content Conference is scheduled to get underway on Thursday, August 10, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. This first...

NRF Secretariat to be established in 2023 – Chairman

Since the Principal Act was passed, the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) has gotten Investment and Public Accountability and Oversight Committees. It will also be...

El Dorado Offshore, NA Technical Institute partner to empower students & foster technical growth...

El Dorado Offshore (EDO) and the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the ties between the two organisations. The...

Oil production on Liza Destiny, Unity FPSOs could increase to over 400,000 bpd

– Exxon has capacity to increase production in safe, sustainable way – CEO Oil production on just the first two floating production, storage and offloading...

Oil spill simulation exercise conducted as part of TRADEWINDS 2023

A simulated oil spill activity was conducted on Tuesday in Berbice as part of EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023, which is a multi-faceted response exercise hosted...

Indian company inks US$159.99M contract to provide transmission lines, substations for Gas to Energy...

The Contract for providing EPC services for Transmission Lines and Substations for Guyana Integrated NGL Plant and 300 MW CCGT Power Plant for US$159.99...

GYSBI launches scholarships in technical studies for Guyanese

Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) on Wednesday launched its Technical Scholarship aimed at supporting educational opportunities for persons between the ages of 16 and...

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All joint services rank at lowest level to receive $130,000 basic salary – Pres....

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that all joint services rank at the lowest level will receive a basic salary of $130,000. The objective is...

$31.7M in restitution for workers recovered by Labour Ministry in 2024

As the Ministry of Labour continues to intervene in workers’ grievances with their employers to bring about amicable solutions, some $31.7 million in restitution...

$46M maternity waiting home commissioned in Mabaruma

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, yesterday commissioned a 14-bed maternity waiting home in Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini). This $46M investment is the second of...

Guygas rejects claims that its regulator heads are faulty

See statement from Director of Guygas Inc. Siri Persaud: Guygas extends best wishes for a complete recovery to the families affected by the recent spate...

Onderneeming residents decry deplorable state of main access road

Residents of Onderneeming Sandpit in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are decrying the deplorable condition of the main access road and called on the authorities to...

High Court finds CAL pilots, NTHS staff responsible for 2016 collision

By: LaWanda McAllister The High Court of Guyana has ruled that the pilots of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and the ground handling staff are responsible for...

COVID-19 cases still being recorded in Guyana – Health Minister

Some four years after the COVID-19 Pandemic shook the world including Guyana, some cases are still being recorded among the Guyanese population, according to...

GECOM awaits official date for E-DAY to formally begin preparations – CEO

By: Trichell Sobers As the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana looms, formal preparations remain on hold, with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) awaiting...

Over 1700 citizens apply for their names to be included on revised voters list

As the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) Claims and Objections period continues, over 1700 citizens have already applied for their names to be included in...

Educational campaign to be rolled out before launch of e-ticketing system – AG

      A public educational campaign will be rolled out ahead of the government's launching of the e-ticketing system in a matter of weeks, according to...