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Retired Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Gary Best was today freed of a drunk driving charge after a City Magistrate upheld the no-case submission filed by his Attorneys. Best was charged for driving under the influence of alcohol and separately for causing the death of national cyclist Jude Bentley. He was recently […]
The ExxonMobil company and its Guyana oil development partners Hess and CNOOC have announced a $20 billion initiative to assist Guyana in capacity building and sustainable economic development over the next 10 years. The multi-billion-dollar commitment falls under the Greater Guyana Initiative, which was unveiled by the company today. Under the initiative, programmes will be designed […]
Opposition Member of Parliament and Former Minister of Public Service in the Coalition Government, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley has lashed out at the Government over its decision to close the Bertram Collins Public Service Training College. The Ministry of Public Service in a statement last evening confirmed its decision to close down the four-year-old College and firing […]
One day after ExxonMobil Guyana Executives announced that the company’s increased flaring exercise is continuing because of a damaged compressor aboard the Liza Destiny oil production vessel, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said it is unacceptable for the flaring to be taking place. In the oil industry, flaring refers to the burning and release of natural […]
Three persons are feared dead in a river tragedy along the backtrack crossing between Guyana and Suriname. The Guyana Defence Coast Guard along with the Police Force’s river patrol activated a search in the Corentyne river last night after receiving reports that at least three persons were missing. A young man from New Amsterdam reported […]
Less that a year after it started its Guyana service, Eastern Airlines has announced that it is suspending its service to Guyana with immediate effect. In a letter to travel agents, the airline did not give any reason for its decision but claimed that the suspension would be temporary. The airline said passengers who are […]
The Government has announced that the National Budget will be presented this coming Friday. Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance in the Office of the President Dr. Ashni Singh in announcing the date said the Government is in the final process of finalizing the budget after completing consultations with various sections of the society. Minister […]
ExxonMobil Guyana today confirmed that it is continuing its flaring exercise above the permitted level. The company’s President and Production Manager both expressed their regret and concern about the high level of flaring. Exxon has indicated that it was forced to increase its flaring level when a compressor on the Liza Destiny production vessel got […]
The total number of Coronavirus cases recorded in Guyana since the first case was found here last March, has jumped to more than 8000 as 41 new cases were recorded as of midnight Sunday. The Ministry of Health also revealed today that the country’s death toll climbed to 181 with the passing of a 74-year-old […]
A second suspect in the murder of Kitty mechanic Peter Gonsalves was charged today with the man’s murder. Appearing in Court today was 25-year-old Daniel Parris. He was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge and was immediately remanded to prison. The Court was told that on the 7th December while […]
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