Feb 18, 2025
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Partnerships key to maximising opportunities in O&G sector
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has called on local businesses to form partnerships and consortiums to fully capitalise on opportunities in the growing oil and...
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Prime Minister meets One Communications Guyana over service disruptions
One Communications Guyana Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Stanton has explained that the recent service disruptions affecting mobile customers were due to unexpected challenges arising...
President Ali speaks with injured soldiers
President Dr Irfaan Ali has expressed deep concern for the well-being of the Defence Force soldiers who were injured in Monday's attack on a military...
GDF mobilises to reinforce presence following armed attack near Venezuelan border
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has mobilised to reinforce its presence along the Cuyuni River after an armed attack on a resupply patrol on Monday....
Guyana heading for ’new wave’ of economic opportunity
Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, has urged investors to pay attention to the government’s development...
Le Repentir Cemetery to be upgraded
The government has confirmed plans to upgrade Le Repentir Cemetery and elevate it to the status of a national memorial, with work set to begin...
Six soldiers injured in armed attack by suspected Sindicato members
Six members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) sustained gunshot wounds following an armed attack near Black Water Mouth, Cuyuni River, on February 17, 2025....
Guyana urges Venezuela to eschew aggression, respect sovereignty of other states
Guyana today observed the 59th anniversary of the 1966 Geneva Agreement, calling on neighbouring Venezuela to eschew aggression, pursue a path of peace, and respect...
Vreed-en-Hoop man gets 48 months for Trafficking in Persons
Asif Mohamed Abrahim was on Friday sentenced to 48 months in prison for Trafficking in Persons and one month for assault for offences committed against...
Wider choices available for workers today, says Minister Singh
Increased job opportunities in Guyana’s growing oil economy are a primary reason employees can easily transition between public and private sector jobs, according to Senior...
Minister Singh: Public servants can choose between pension and gratuity
Guyanese public workers have the freedom to choose a gratuity or a lump-sum payment upon retirement, unlike under the previous administration. Senior Minister in the...
Suspects in armed robbery of Chinese nationals granted bail
Andra Stewart, Nya John, Negus Lamaizon, and Matthew Jahlu have been charged in connection with an alleged robbery under arms committed on Chinese nationals Liu...
Search at Mazaruni Prison unearths marijuana, improvised weapons
A total of 1,048 grams of marijuana and 40 improvised weapons, along with other prohibited items, were discovered during a search at Mazaruni Prison conducted...
Ambassador Singh advocates for visa-free movement to Schengen countries
An appeal to remove the Schengen visa travel restriction was made today when the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, hosted an informal breakfast...
First Agriculture Village opens at Guyana Energy Conference
Local farmers and agro-processors are showcasing Guyana’s agri-tourism potential as the first Agriculture Village opens at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo on...
Efforts ongoing to support homeless with mental health challenges
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to lead efforts to assist homeless individuals with mental health challenges. This initiative is supported by...