By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2026
Business, News, Politics
U.S oil giant, ExxonMobil has announced its readiness to accelerate the development of Guyana’s natural gas, with company officials noting that while oil generates revenues through export, natural gas can broaden the impact. Speaking at one of the first sessions of the Guyana Energy Conference today, President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, Dan Ammann, said it […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2026
News, Politics
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo opened this morning at the Guyana Marriott Hotel with President Irfaan Ali detailing a plan that allows the country to leverage its rapidly growing Oil and Gas Sector to propel growth and development locally, regionally and even globally. Considered the world’s fastest growing oil producer, Guyana has […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
News, Politics
Three hours after issuing an arrest warrant for businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed over his late arrival for his ongoing extradition case, Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, withdrew the arrest warrant and warned Mohamed that his bail could be revoked if his tardiness in attending Court on time continues. When the case was called at […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Caribbean & International, Education, News, Politics
Career Diplomat and Antigua’s Ambassador to the United States, Guyanese, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been installed as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana. The installation ceremony took place today at the University of Guyana in the presence of President Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Finance, News, Politics
Editor-in-Chief of the Stabroek News, Anand Persaud today said a change in market conditions is among key factors that influenced the decision to close the newspaper with effect from March 15. For almost four decades, Stabroek News has played a key role in Guyana’s media landscape. In an interview with Prime News today, Mr. Persaud […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
News, Politics
Minister of Local Government, Priya Manickchand, has announced plans to close the Haags Bosch landfill site in 2029, as the Government explores new and modern waste disposal. During the consideration of the Budget estimates, the Minister said while the administration will not prematurely close the site, other options are already being explored. She said the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
With many of them unsure of their next career move, staffers at the privately owned, Stabroek News, shared hugs and tears today after being informed that the newspaper will close all of its operations from the 15th March, 2026. For almost 40 years, Stabroek News has served as the newspaper of record in Guyana, but […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
News, Politics
Noting that this year’s budget allocates resources for the ongoing partnership with the Mount Sinai Hospital of the United States in the area of oncology, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, today said there is now a programme that offers strong support to oncology and he is hoping that more men and women will get […]
By News Source Guyana on February 12, 2026
Crime, News, Politics
In a statement late on Wednesday night, the Guyana Police Force indicated that charges will be laid shortly following an operation at the Lombard Street, Georgetown location of Mohamed’s Enterprises, a business place owned by sanctioned businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. The Police said the Special Organised Crime Unit conducted a targeted joint law enforcement […]
By News Source Guyana on February 11, 2026
News, Politics
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill today disclosed that the Government of Guyana is finalizing an agreement for the complete acquisition of the Berbice River Bridge. The Minister made the disclosure this afternoon as the Parliamentary Committee of Supply considered the $227.2 Billion budgeted for the Ministry of Public Works. “I can indicate to you […]