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Nazar Mohamed decries impact of US sanctions; Accuses Government of hostility and misrepresentations

Nine months after being sanctioned by the US Government along with his son and their businesses, Guyanese business magnate Nazar Mohamed broke his silence this evening on the impact of those sanctions and the Guyana Government’s reaction. “To say that it hasn’t affected us in an understatement. Indeed, it has affected us greatly because our […]

Brazilian and others arrested over illegal gold mining within Iwokrama Conservation area

Several persons caught mining illegally within the Iwokrama Protected area have been arrested and will face charges. The Iwokrama Conservation Centre announced today that a number of illegal miners were caught during an operation that was conducted by the  Guyana Geology and Mines Commission along with Guyana Police Force and with support from Ministry of […]

Guyana has lodged formal protest with Venezuela over incursion of Venezuelan Coast Guard into Guyana’s waters

The Government of Guyana has formally dispatched a letter of protest to the Government of Venezuela following the incursion by the Venezuelan Coast Guard in Guyana’s waters last Saturday. In the letter, the Government said it reminded Venezuela that all the activities which the Government of Guyana has authorized to be undertaken in its Exclusive […]

Labour Ministry launches “Skills Connect” App to link jobs for skilled and semi-skilled persons

The Ministry of Labour has launched a skills app – SkillsConnect – which is designed to bridge the gap in the Labour Market by connecting skilled, semi-skilled and even unskilled workers directly with companies. The app was launched at the Ministry of Labour Brickdam Office this morning by the Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton and […]

Blazon Hotels to construct sustainable luxury hotel in Guyana

International luxury hotel company, Blazon Hotels, has announced its decision to construct a new sustainable luxury hotel in Guyana, as part of its international expansion. The hotel will be constructed at Ogle. Blazon Hotels is a luxury hospitality brand managing an exclusive portfolio of hotels acrossEurope, the Middle East, Africa, and India The Guyana project […]

Fast food industry growth and processed foods leading to higher obesity in Guyana -says Ministry of Health

As Guyana joined the rest of the world in observing World Obesity Day today, the Ministry of Health reported an increase in cases of obesity affecting both adults and children in Guyana. The Ministry’s revelation comes as it raises more awareness about the increasing prevalence of obesity and the impact on public health. According to […]

GBTI records $4 Billion in After-tax profits

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited, has announced that it has recorded after-tax profits of $4 Billion for 2024, which represents a 31% increase over the 2023 figures. In a statement, the Bank’s Chairman, Senior Counsel Robin Stoby said “GBTI’s sustained growth is a testament to our unwavering focus on financial strength, digital […]

Taxi driver nabbed with marijuana at Ogle Airport

A taxi driver from Bagotstown on the East Bank of Demerara is facing serious drug trafficking chargers after he was nabbed by the Police on Monday at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport with a quantity of marijuana in his possession. The driver, 27-year-old Dequan Charles, was at the Jag’s Hanger at the Airport with […]

Police probing break-in at Central Housing and Planning Authority’s Croal St. Annex

Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department are probing a break-in at the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s Annex on Croal Street in Georgetown. While Detectives said nothing was reported missing or stolen, they have launched a search for the suspect, who was captured entering and exiting the compound on early on Monday morning, just […]