Guyana Energy Conference launches new App focused on oil and gas sector

The Guyana Energy Conference has announced the launch of its EnergyEcho mobile application, which has been described as a “cutting-edge” platform that provides industry updates for the oil and gas sector, as well as insights from the Energy Perspectives podcast. The EnergyEcho App, which was designed by V75 Incorporated offers perspectives on international issues, as […]

MMA-ADA says corruption claims are always investigated and addressed; Rejects Opposition allegations of corruption scheme

While rejecting claims by the Opposition of a cover up of an alleged corruption scheme, the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/ Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA), has announced that investigations into a number of corruption claims have been done and action taken. The Opposition has claimed that there is a massive corruption scheme at the Authority involving the […]

Itel to close Guyana operations; Over 400 to lose jobs

Just four years after setting up its massive customer call centre in Guyana, the Itel company is preparing to hang-up its operations in the country, leaving hundreds of workers on the breadline. In an internal message to staff members today announcing the closure plans, the company explained that it was forced to make the decision […]

Housing Ministry warns again about house lot scammers

The Ministry of Housing’s Central Housing and Planning Authority is once again urging persons to beware of scammers, who are pretending to be conducting transactions on the Housing Ministry’s behalf. The Ministry of Housing in a statement said it has been receiving an increased number of complaints from citizens about completing transactions for house lots […]

Education Ministry launches Mathematics Helpline as part of national intervention

Recognising the poor performance of students in Mathematics at the CXC level, the Ministry of Education has launched a Math Intervention Initiative. As part of the effort, students preparing to write their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, as well as their teachers and parents will now have access to a Mathematics WhatsApp Helpline to address […]

Majority of teachers will see no real changes in their salaries with new agreement -says Former Finance Minister

Economist and Former Minister of Finance under the APNU+AFC Coalition Government, Winston Jordan, has added his voice to the recent agreement signed between the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union. While reacting to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s position that the recent agreement represents one of the highest percentage of salaries increase given to […]

President defends Government’s massive spending on public infrastructure projects

Casually dressed in a Mohamed Ali tee-shirt with the word “Boss” emblazoned on it, President Mohammed Irfaan Ali on Sunday night addressed the nation from State House and defended his Government’s move to fast-track several public infrastructure projects. The Government has been facing some criticism over the poor finishing and lengthy delays for many major […]

Three wanted for Durban Street double murder

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with the shooting death of two businessmen outside an All Black party in Durban Street. The drive-by shooting, which also left three others injured, took place on the early morning of August 24, 2024. The Guyana Police Force is now seeking the […]

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