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Teixeira sees “good progress” in Government’s fight against corruption

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeria, told the National Assembly today that Guyana has been making ‘good progress’ in its fight against corruption, boasting that all the country’s anti-corruption agencies are doing their jobs. Responding to questions from WIN Member of Parliament, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, Ms. Teixeira said Guyana has ratified a number of […]

Government seeks $54.8 Billion in supplementary funding 4 months after $1.5 Trillion Budget

Four months after the Government got approval for its massive $1.558 Trillion budget, it has returned to the National Assembly seeking an additional $54.8 Billion in supplementary funding. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh laid the supplementary budget paper in the National Assembly this afternoon. The supplementary funds are being sought to support […]

ExxonMobil seeks permission to increase oil production in Stabroek Block

The Government, at the level of the Petroleum Unit of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is currently considering a request by ExxonMobil Guyana to increase oil production on the “One Guyana” Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The One Guyana FPSO started production in the Yellowtail Field within the Stabroek Block on […]

Mahipaul wants Government’s planned overhaul of former President’s Act to be sent to Special Select Committee

Describing the decision by the Government to repeal the Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Act of 2015 as “unconscionable,” Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul said the move to provide former Presidents with uncapped benefits is an insult to taxpayers. Mahipaul’s comments came hours after the Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, disclosed that the Government […]

Government continuing negotiations as Karpowership company seeks increased rates

The Government of Guyana today said it is negotiating the best possible deal in the interest of Guyana, before moving forward to renew the contract with Turkish-associated Karpowership. The previous two-year agreement for two power ships expired last week and the company is demanding increased, standardized rates and has issued threats of immediate power disconnection […]

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