Ansa McAl to build mall on private lands close to Chateau Margot Chimney; Plans to maintain preservation of historic chimney site

The Ansa McAL company has clarified that the mall that it will be building at Chateau Margot on the East Coast of Demerara will be built on private lands, adjacent to where the historic Chateau Margot chimney stands. The company’s clarification came after concerns were raised across social media about the mall construction plans at […]

International Business Conference opens with plan to strengthen collaboration and innovation

By Svetlana Marshall The 3rd International Business Conference (IBC) opened today with the aim of strengthening collaboration and innovation while sharing success in the business world. As Guyana harnesses its vast natural resources to fast track development, the International Business Conference is seen as an important platform to guide sustainable capital towards key sectors and […]

Man found murdered in Middle Road still to be identified

Police investigators are seeking information on the identity of man who was found murdered on Middle Road, La Penitence this morning. The man’s body was discovered just after 3:45 this morning with gunshot wounds. The Police said investigators have no information on the man’s identity or address. A statement from the Guyana Police Force said […]

31 complete GDF Standard Officers’ Course #56

Thirty-one Officer Cadets have completed the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Standard Officers Course 56, and will this week receive their Instrument of Commission from President Irfaan Ali, officially making them Officers of the GDF. The Officer Cadets include six members from the Guyana Police Force, four from the Belize Defence Force, and the remainder from […]

Oil production reached 740,000 barrels per day in September

In September, Guyana produced a record 740,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), which was 70,000 more barrels than it did before the new One Guyana oil production vessel went into operation. The One Guyana FPSO started production in the Yellowtail Field within the Stabroek Block on August 8, and has the capacity to produce […]

Former Gold Board Chairman threatens lawsuit against “Guyanese Critic” over smuggling claims

Former Chairman of the Guyana Gold Board, GHK Lall has issued a pre-action legal letter to Social Media Commentator, Mikhail Rodrigues commonly known as ‘Guyanese Critic’, demanding an apology over statements alleging that Lall helped Businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed smuggle gold out of Guyana. Rodrigues has been given seven days to […]

ExxonMobil Guyana moves in to new Headquarters; Final construction cost to be recovered still being examined

The Ogle Headquarters of ExxonMobil Guyana is now in full operation, but the final cost for the facility, which also houses the company’s Operation Centre, remains unknown. At a press conference this morning, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the company is still crunching the numbers. He said it could take months before a final […]