By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2022
News, Politics
The People’s National Congress today called on the Guyana government to abandon the gas to shore project and explore other viable options to utilize the country’s natural gas resources. The party’s position was made known today during a Press Conference by PNCR Executive Member, Gary Best, who was responding to an announcement last week by […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2022
News, Politics
Oil company, SOL Guyana intends to invest a total of US$50 million as part of a five-year development plan that aims to build on the company’s achievements in the local market and support local development. On Monday, the company commissioned its new jetty facility at Rome on the East Bank of Demerara. Construction of the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2022
News, Politics
The Noble House Seafood company could face possible sanctions as the search continues for three of its fishermen who have been missing at sea since Saturday after being thrown overboard as their fishing vessel encountered mechanical and other failures. Although the Captain of the vessel called in the distress 18 miles off the coast of […]
By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2022
News, Politics
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health […]
By News Source Guyana on February 20, 2022
News, Politics
Three families are holding out hope and praying for a miracle after receiving news of the sinking of a fishing vessel and their three relatives going missing. The trawler which carries the name “World Friend 307”, reportedly encountered troubles out in the Atlantic early on Saturday morning and sank after flipping over. Captain Harold Damon […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2022
Entertainment, News, Politics
A number of Mashramani events that are open to the public will be held this weekend, but the Ministry of Health is reminding the nation that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. This weekend, the Ministry of Culture hosts a number of events including the calypso, chutney, and soca competitions and the steel pan […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2022
News, Politics
In wake of the announcement by the Government of the sale of the Guysuco packaging facility at Enmore to a joint venture group for the construction of a fabrication facility, the Guyana Agricultural, and General Workers Union is seeking an urgent meeting with GUYSUCO on the issue. In a statement today, GAWU said it dispatched […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2022
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
With increased travel taking place between the US city of Houston, Texas and Georgetown, Guyana owing to the oil and gas sector, regional carrier Caribbean Airlines is getting set to announce the start of direct flights between Georgetown and Houston. The new service is expected to begin within weeks, according to sources close to the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2022
News, Politics
The Government is in the process of finalizing the details of the agreement for the beginning of the construction of the Amaila Falls hydro power project and is hoping to get it started before the end of this year. Under an agreement with the China Railway Group, the Chinese company will fully finance and build […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2022
News, Politics
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is advocating for persons who suffer from Down syndrome to get vaccinated against COVID-19 since they are at a high risk of serious complications if they contract the virus. Down syndrome is a condition that causes a delay in the physical and mental development of a person. It is […]