Politics

President issues strong warning against gold smuggling and under-declaration

President Irfaan Ali used the stage of the opening of Guyana’s largest trade exposition, GUYEXPO, on Thursday night to send a warning against gold smuggling and gold under-declaration. There have been growing concern over reports of gold under-declaration, gold smuggling and illegal gold mining in Guyana. It is suspected that many in the gold mining […]

Over 270 companies and businesses showcasing services and products at GUYEXPO

More than 270 local, regional and international companies and businesses are on showcase as GuyExpo opens tonight at the National Exhibition Centre under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues said the theme captures the essence of Guyana’s remarkable growth and the vital role that entrepreneurship and […]

Oil production hits 900,000 barrels per day

Daily oil production in the Stabroek Block has increased to 900,000 barrels, ExxonMobil Guyana and its co-venturers have announced. In a statement, ExxonMobil said the achievement comes just months after the successful startup of Guyana’s fourth offshore oil project at Yellowtail. The project has now achieved its initial annual average production capacity of 250,000 barrels […]

IPED Celebrating 40 years of promoting entrepreneurship

The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has launched a year of activities to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The anniversary is being held under the theme “A legacy of Empowerment: 40 Years of Promoting Entrepreneurship, Transforming Lives, and Supporting National Development.” Founded by the late Dr Yesu Persuad in 1985, IPED emerged from his belief […]

Disability Council urges Commercial Banks to put better systems in place to accommodate persons with disabilities

The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) is urging commercial banks to eliminate discriminatory practices against persons living with disabilities in light of the recent announcement of reforms for the Banking Sector. In a statement, the Council said it fully supports the initiative to reform the banking sector as announced by the […]

Government signs Production Sharing Agreement for shallow-water oil block with consortium led by TotalEnergies

By Svetlana Marshall The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, today signed off on a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for a shallow-water Block offshore Guyana with a consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and PETRONAS. It is the first PSA to be inked since the signing of the Production Sharing Agreement with U.S oil […]

Nothing strange with Guyana covering cost for Prosecuting Attorneys in extradition case -AG Nandlall

A Ministry of Home Affairs document released by the Mohameds on their “Team Mohamed” social media page has revealed that the Government of Guyana is covering a US$62,500 bill for the Jamaican Attorneys who are working on behalf of the US Government in the extradition case against businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed. Attorney General […]

Attorneys for US Government present key documents to Court in Mohameds extradition case

Attorneys representing the United States Government in the extradition proceedings against Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, handed over key documents to the Court this morning as the hearing continued. Those documents included a diplomatic note and warrants from US authorities.   In late October, the US Government formally requested the extradition of the father and son […]