Feb 19, 2025
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GMCG making good use of networking opportunities at Energy Conference
Companies and exhibitors attending this year’s Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo are capitalising on opportunities offered through the oil and gas sector. One...
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Swift action by Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit leads to teen’s rescue
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has commended the work of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Unit following the successful rescue of a...
PNC/APNU supports increased security along Guyana-Venezuela border
The Opposition, People’s National Congress Reform/A Partnership for National Unity (PNCR/APNU), has called for enhanced security along the Guyana-Venezuela border in light of the recent...
Dominican Republic, Guyana to decide on petroleum agreements soon
President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, has announced his country’s readiness to finalise petroleum exploration agreements with the Government of Guyana as part of...
US company planning major investment in O&G sector
A US-based company is planning a major investment in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, aiming to process 30,000 barrels of oil daily by the end...
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...
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...
New legislation to strengthen child protection in Guyana
Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has announced plans to introduce new legislation titled the ‘Protection of Children International Measures,’ aimed at...
Fisherman, 52, pleads guilty to vandalising tomb of girl, 13
A 52-year-old fisherman was remanded to prison after pleading guilty to vandalising the tomb of a 13-year-old girl. Parsram Tapsie, also known as "Radesh" or...
Cash grant distribution recommences
The distribution of the much-anticipated $100,000 cash grant has recommenced, with disbursement exercises currently underway in Regions Two, Five, and Ten. The Ministry of Finance...
CDB chief hails Guyana’s growth, promising future
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, has hailed Guyana's economic growth and promising trajectory as he concluded a successful three-day visit to...
GDF urged to be “vigilant” ahead of 2025 polls
President Dr. Mohamed Ali has called on the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to remain vigilant against any attempts to disrupt the smooth conduct of the...
President Ali: Diplomacy, innovation, nimbleness cornerstone of defence strategy
Illegal migration, border threats, and other transnational crimes are among the numerous challenges that could intensify as Guyana continues to develop and establish itself within...
CTX 5800 Scanner at CJIA out of service
The CTX 5800 scanner at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been temporarily taken out of service due to damage caused by the rotating gantry...
Access to education for special needs children to significantly improve
Children with special needs in Region Two will now benefit from the Exceptional Learners Centre, which was commissioned in Cotton Field on Wednesday. This is...
Queen’s College wins Young Environmental Scientists Competition
Guyana’s Queen's College has secured first place in the secondary category of the 2024-25 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition. The competition, which celebrates the ingenuity...