Guyana News

The Ministry of Housing’s CH&PA has issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for housing developments on the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara, even as sources revealed that over 4,000 hectares of the former East Demerara Estate’s plantation lands have been assigned to the ministry.

During his February 1, 2022 interview with the US-based VICE Media Group, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, in rejecting allegations of collecting bribes from Chinese businesses, invited the reporter to check his submissions to the Integrity Commission to determine whether he is corrupt or not.

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil XOM.N likely will face new pressure to severe ties with Russia’s largest oil producer, said analysts, after rival BP agreed to unload a Rosneft stake.

The search team scouring a section of the Atlantic Ocean for the three missing Noble House Seafood fishermen and their vessel have zeroed in on the possible location, Maritime Administration Director of Safety, Captain John Flores says.

President Irfaan Ali departed Guyana yesterday to attend the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.

A Belle Plaine, Wakenaam,  Region Three man is counting his losses after his house and business went up in flames yesterday.

Up to Friday, the Ministry of Public Health reported that 431,597 of adult Guyanese have had a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The National Taskforce on Flooding led by Prime Minister Mark Phillips met on Saturday to ensure that all steps are in place to proactively manage the current rainy season.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday rejected as reckless and irresponsible a social media post that alleged that the Venezuelan military had conducted an operation on Guyanese territory in Region Seven.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday reported the discovery of a firearm and ammunition at Beterverwagting (BV) on the East Coast of Demerara.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd (right) on Friday received a courtesy call from Dr.

(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Sonny Ramadhin, the legendary spin bowler who passed away at age 92.

The PNCR today said that it has been informed of the passing yesterday of John Simon de Freitas, a former PNCR Member of Parliament from 1998 to 2001 in Madeira, Portugal.

Former head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams has called out the PPP/C government’s decision to halt the finalisation of an agreement guaranteeing full liability insurance coverage from ExxonMobil for the offshore Payara development project.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday wrote to ExxonMobil’s consultant Environmental Resource Management (ERM) outlining a list of recommendations to be addressed before a final decision is made on the Yellowtail Development Project’s environmental permit.

As Russian forces continued to pound Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine, forcing thousands of citizens to flee their homes, a Guyanese man remains hopeful for the safety of his Ukrainian wife and seven-year-old daughter who remain in their homeland while he is thousands of miles away.

The Ministry of Health on Saturday announced that four more persons who tested positive with COVID-19 have succumbed.

Only one company has submitted a bid for consultancy services for cost recovery audit validation of the Government of Guyana’s profit oil share and it has tendered at over $340 million for the project.

With investments pegged at US$165 million for 2022, Canadian gold mining company Gran Colombia Mining (GCM) will be advancing developmental works of its mines area in the Toroparu, Cuyuni/Mazaruni in preparation of its 2024 production schedule.

The growing oil & gas industry has seen numerous international companies establishing a presence here but there is no legislation for arbitration within the sector which is why government is partnering to ensure disputes can be settled in country, according to Attorney General Anil Nandlall.