GO-INVEST records $12.5 Billion in investment in first half of 2018

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST) has announced that it has recorded $12.5 Billion in investments for the first half of this year. At a press conference this morning, the Chief Executive Officer of GO-Invest, Owen Verwey noted that the investments will account for more than four hundred and thirty (430) new jobs in the […]

Asst. Commissioner Leslie James to be next Police Commissioner

President David Granger, today, announced that following consultations with the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at State House, Mr. Leslie Albert James will now serve as the Commissioner of Police with immediate effect. The Commander of Chief of the Armed Forces also noted that Mr. James will be supported by four deputy commissioners […]

BREAKING: ExxonMobil announces 9th oil discovery in Guyana’s waters

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) has made its ninth discovery offshore Guyana at the Hammerhead-1 well, marking its fifth discovery on the Stabroek Block in the past year and proving a new play concept for potential development. Hammerhead-1 encountered approximately 197 feet (60 meters) of high-quality, oil-bearing sandstone reservoir. The well was safely drilled to 13,862 feet […]

President doesn’t find favour with Ramnarine as a choice for Top Cop or Deputy

President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo are set to meet on Thursday for consultations on the appointment of a new Police Commissioner. The President has already consulted with the Police Service Commission and has also received advice from that Commission on the appointment of the Police commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. News Source understands […]