Politics

US State Department urges Guyana to increase prosecutions of trafficking in persons cases

In its latest report on Trafficking in Persons, the US State Department has indicated that Guyana has met the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking in persons. However, the report also noted that there is significant room for improvement. The report has listed 12 prioritized recommendations that Guyana should take on board to aid […]

APNU accuses GECOM of partisanship over denial of some recount requests

Opposition Leader and APNU Chairman, Aubrey Norton, continues to express “no confidence” in the Guyana Elections Commission. At a press conference this morning, Mr. Norton said the recently concluded Local Government Elections have exposed some biases within the Elections Commission. He accused the electoral body of operating in a partisan manner, pointing out that while […]

Oil company lodges US$2 Billion with EPA as company guarantee as ordered by Appeal Court

The Esso Exploration company and its co-venturers HESS and CNOOC have lodged a US$2B affiliate company guarantee with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to cover any expense that may rise, should there be an oil spill in Guyana. ExxonMobil Guyana Vice President, Phillip Rietema, told reporters on Wednesday, that the US$2B affiliate company guarantee was […]

ExxonGuyana recorded $577 Billion in profits last year

-by Svetlana Marshall- In its first Annual Report for Guyana, US Oil Giant Exxon Mobil has announced that along with its co-venturers, ExxonMobil Guyana has recorded G$577.7 Billion in profits in 2022. The company was able to produce more than 100 million barrels of oil last year in Guyana. ExxonMobil Guyana President, Allistair Routledge has […]

Norton claims APNU’s wins in major towns with increase vote count represent a rejection of PPP

Opposition Leader and Chairman of A partnership For National Unity, Aubrey Norton has declared victory for his party following yesterday’s local government polls, although the party has lost at least two major seats in Georgetown. Norton said the party has been able to increase its votes and maintain control of New Amsterdam, Linden and Georgetown, […]