By News Source Guyana on February 19, 2026
Health, News, Politics
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Canada have handed over a second batch of anthropometric and maternal health equipment to the Ministry of Health. The equipment was donated through UNICEF, with funding through the Canadian High Commission in Guyana. This second batch of equipment was valued at approximately CAD$170,000, bringing the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2026
Crime, News, Politics
US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has reinforced the US Government’s position on seeking the extradition of billionaire father and son businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. In an interview with NewsRoom today, Ambassador Theriot said the US is 100% committed to seeing the process through and made it clear that the US Government does not […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2026
Business, News, Politics
The Chevron oil company, which is a major player in the global oil industry, has indicated that it is extremely proud to be a part of the Guyana’s extraordinary story in the oil and gas sector. Chevron acquired HESS – one of three partners in the Stabroek Block Offshore Guyana – in July 2025 at […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2026
Crime, News, Politics
Businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were at Court early this morning for the continuation of their extradition case before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman. At this morning’s hearing, the Attorneys for the Mohameds rejected a proposal by the Prosecution for the committal proceedings to be done now by paper committal, and not via Preliminary Inquiry (PI). […]
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 […]