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May 2, 2025

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ExxonMobil Corporation today announced first-quarter earnings for 2025 of US$7.7 billion, attributing its success to key developments in the Guyana oil industry and other international assets. The company, in a statement, said cash flow from operating activities was US$13.0 billion and free cash flow was US$8.8 billion. Shareholder distributions of US$9.1 billion included US$4.3 billion […]

May 2, 2025

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Persons living with disabilities in Region Seven have been given the opportunity to build valuable income-generating skills through a hands-on training course in sustainable agriculture. By the end of the training, which concludes tomorrow, the 22 participants will be equipped with knowledge in key areas, including Farming Business and Marketing, Sustainable Pest and Disease Management, […]

May 1, 2025

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The state-of-the-art regional hospital at Diamond, along the East Bank of Demerara, is almost complete and is expected to become operational very soon. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, provided an update on the project during a site inspection on Sunday to assess the final phases of development at the facility. He was accompanied by engineers, […]

May 1, 2025

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The Railway Courtyard in Georgetown was alive with energy on Wednesday afternoon as final preparations were underway for the highly anticipated inaugural Origins Fashion Festival, set to take place from May 2–4. The festival will feature 34 talented designers and more than 68 models, promising an immersive and dynamic celebration of Guyana’s fashion industry. Co-chairs […]

April 15, 2025

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Street lights and security cameras will be installed at strategic locations in Region Three, President Dr Irfaan Ali assured residents during a recent meeting at the Goed Fortuin Housing Scheme. “Everyone wants to live in a secure environment. You want to live in an environment in which you can trust the drivers to do what […]

March 19, 2025

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The Ministry of Health has signed a contract with RioMed Limited, a UK-registered company, to develop and implement a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The contract, signed on Tuesday, will run for 18 months. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing US$3.3 million (GY 689 million) in funding for its implementation. The Memorandum of […]

March 18, 2025

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Infrastructural projects in Kwakwani, Region Ten, are progressing smoothly, with community and medium- to large-scale road works on schedule for completion by the end of April. The $2.4 billion initiative is transforming 37 thoroughfares from laterite to concrete and asphalt. Sixteen of these roads are community-based projects awarded to small contractors, while the remaining 21 […]

March 17, 2025

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The government plans to develop a highway from the new Demerara River Bridge, connecting Wales, Bartica, and ultimately Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara, to drive infrastructure and economic growth. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art $1.35 billion Wales Water Treatment Plant. He stated […]

March 12, 2025

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Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as construction of the US$106.4 million Ogle to Eccles Road project enters its final stages. Approximately 70 per cent of the double bituminous surface has already been paved. A double bituminous surface […]

March 10, 2025

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The government’s substantial investments in enhancing drainage and irrigation infrastructure in the Pomeroon and across the Essequibo Coast have been yielding positive results, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. “When you look at the expenditure and the investment made in the region, it’s tremendous. For instance, in the Pomeroon, we resuscitated the entire agricultural landscape,” […]

Tag: Development

Exxon earns US$7.7 billion in first quarter

Persons with disabilities learn income-generating skills

Diamond Hospital to become operational soon

Excitement builds at the Railway Courtyard ahead of Origins Fashion Festival

Street lights, security cameras for Region Three

$689M contract signed to digitise patient records

$2.4B road investment in Kwakwani taking shape.

Highway from Wales to Timehri on horizon

Ogle-Eccles Road project nears completion

D&I investments revived agriculture in Region Two

Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam

CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events

Business professional says digital solutions can help Guyanese businesses become bankable

Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam

CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events

Business professional says digital solutions can help Guyanese businesses become bankable