Politics

Norway releases $9.1 Billion to Guyana under Forest Agreement

The Government has announced that Norway has released G$9.1B to the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund, administered by the World Bank for disbursement to Guyana for approved projects. Back in 2009, Guyana and Norway signed the climate and forest partnership. Head of the Project Management Office of the Ministry of the Presidency, Dr. Marlon Bristol said […]

Exxon announces its 15th Oil Discovery in Guyana

Just days after Guyana announced the start of oil production, the Exxon company has announced its 15th oil discovery in Guyana. In a statement this morning, the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, announced that the discovery was made at the Mako-1 Well southeast of the Liza field in the Stabroek Block. “This discovery […]

BREAKING: Guyana Begins Oil Production

Guyana has officially become an oil-producing nation with first oil coming to the surface today. President David Granger in an address to the nation this evening announced the start of petroleum production. “I have been advised that petroleum production is about to commence – three months ahead of the original schedule. Guyana has become a […]

GNBA Chairman rejects Opposition Leader’s claim of Government influence

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has rejected claims that its policies and decisions are influenced by the current government. GNBA Chairman Leslie Sobers called a press conference today to respond to the claims which were made by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo. Mr. Sobers dismissed the claims by Jagdeo that the GNBA is serving partisan […]

GECOM’s Verification of new registrants has started

The Guyana Elections Commission has started a house to house verification of the new registrants for the upcoming elections. There are just over 20,000 new registrants and GECOM has given itself five days to verify their existence. The verification process started today. Chairperson of the Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh said her decision to support […]

American Airlines begins daily New York/Georgetown flights

To the sound of Terry Gajraj’s “Guyanese Baboo” chutney hit, American Airlines on Wednesday launched its service between New York’s JFK Airport and Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan Airport.  The airline will operate direct flights between the two destinations daily and if the sold-out inaugural flight is anything to go by, American Airlines may be steadying up […]

Commonwealth Advisors Confirmed for 2020 Elections

Two senior Commonwealth advisors will be joining the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in early January to observe the preparations and conduct of the March 2020 general elections. Chairperson of the GECOM Retired Justice Claudette Singh made the disclosure today during a press conference. The two advisors are former Chairman of the Ghana Electoral Commission Kwadwo […]