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Chamber of Commerce teaming up with GTT and Tourism and Commerce Ministry to host National Small Business Week

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is teaming up with telecommunications giant, GTT and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce to put the spotlight on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as they host the National Small Business Week 2023 next month. The initiative aims to enhance the visibility and success of […]

Outgoing US Ambassador pledges US Government’s continued support to Guyana in several areas

Outgoing US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann-Lynch has highlighted that the relationship between Guyana and the US is now stronger, while explaining that the two countries have worked in the area of governance to build the capacity of key institutions. At a ceremony on Thursday night at the Georgetown Marriott to mark the Independence anniversary […]

Government announces oil discovery in Corentyne Block at Wei-1 well

The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that CGX Energy Incorporated and Frontera Energy Corporation have discovered oil in the Corentyne Block at Wei-1 well marking a significant milestone in offshore exploration endeavors. According to the Natural Resources Ministry, preliminary investigations using wireline logs and core samples have revealed the presence of 64 meters of […]

Attorney General sees protest in Dharamlall matter as interference in investigation; Reminds that a suspect is innocent until proven guilty

Noting that the law should be allowed to take its course, Attorney General Anil Nandlall today said the Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall, who is at the center of a rape investigation involving a school girl, is innocent until proven guilty. Addressing the controversial issue during his televised programme ‘Issues in the News’ on Tuesday, […]

Four charged over “romance” WhatsApp fraud in Linden

Four more alleged “romance” scammers were dragged before the Court on Monday for conspiracy to commit a felony and forgery. A total of 24 charges were laid before the four accused. According to a press statement from SOCU, the four persons charged were Khadijah Long, of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Wayne Halley of Mocha, East […]

Four more alleged “romance” scammers were dragged before the Court on Monday for conspiracy to commit a felony and forgery. A total of 24 charges were laid before the four accused. According to a press statement from SOCU, the four persons charged were Khadijah Long, of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Wayne Halley of Mocha, East […]

DPP still considering evidence in Dharamlall case

The Director of Public Prosecutions is still to offer advice to the Police in the Minister Nigel Dharamlall matter. The Police last week completed its investigation of the rape and sexual assault allegations made against the Minister of Local Government by a 16-year-old school girl. Police investigators are now awaiting word from the DPP on […]