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The Local Content Secretariat is currently assessing Guyana’s capacity to meet the growing demands of the Oil and Gas Industry with respect to services, ahead of any changes to the legislation and or the schedule, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has said. Recognizing the need to strengthen the Local Content Act passed in 2021, […]
Current Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton has indicated his willingness to continue to serve the party in that top leadership job. However, he has stated that he has no plans to run for President again. Mr. Norton led the PNC Reform to its worst electoral defeat last year under the APNU […]
The women led Guyanese company that was awarded two oil blocks offshore Guyana, Sispro Inc, has landed a joint venture partnership with Nigerian-based Company Bono Energy Limited. Sispro has now indicated its readiness to sign the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with the Government of Guyana. Sispro was awarded a Shallow water block, and a Deepwater […]
With rising complaints across the country about some of the difficulties being faced by some citizens as they register for the $100,000 cash grant, Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, today said efforts are being made to assist those facing difficulties. He said already in a number of communities, persons have been dispatched to […]
As the Government prepares for the launch of the Guyana Development Bank, it will move to the National Assembly with legislation to govern the operation of the financial institution. At a press conference on Friday, President Irfaan Ali told reporters that the Bill for the Guyana Development Bank is expected to be laid before the […]
At the invitation of the US Ambassador to Guyana, President Irfaan Ali and a team comprising a number of Cabinet members and members of the National Defence Board, visited the US Navy’s aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz on Saturday. The aircraft carrier is currently in the region. In a statement, the US Embassy said that […]
The Government will be working along closer with the Guyana Police Force to reform the Driver’s examination in the coming months, and according to President Irfaan Ali, new drivers will have to face an automated examination that will be randomized. At a press conference this afternoon, the President said only today the Traffic Chief dispatched […]
As Guyana awaits the decision of the International Court of Justice in the case it filed against Venezuela seeking a final judicial settlement of the border controversy, President Irfaan Ali believes the Court’s judgment will bring an end to the controversy. That judgment is expected by the end of January 2027. The President’s statement was […]
The Government of Guyana is not happy with recent statements from the Diplomatic Representatives of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union about the prolonged absence of Parliamentary sittings. The Government this afternoon announced that a Parliamentary sitting is now set for the 5th June, 2026. The Parliament has not met […]
Mini-bus operators plying the Georgetown to Parika route pulled the brakes on their service this morning as part of a protest demanding an increase in bus fares. The bus operators complained today that their fares have remained the same since 2017, despite fuel hikes and an increase in the price for parts for their buses. […]
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