By News Source Guyana on March 7, 2018
News, Politics
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being urged to invest more in preparation for the start-up of Guyana’s oil and gas industry but as a caution, the Private Sector Commission says these investments should not be done blindly. The charge came from Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Edward Boyer during the opening of a one-day […]
By News Source Guyana on March 6, 2018
News, Politics
At the opening of the Private Sector Commission’s seminar on opportunities in the oil and gas sector in Guyana, discussions on possible renegotiations of the contract Guyana shares with ExxonMobil dominated the official opening ceremony. ExxonMobil’s Senior Director Kimberly Brasington was asked specifically whether the company was open to a renegotiation of the contract. While not giving any clear-cut answer, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 6, 2018
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Critics of the existing Petroleum Sharing Agreement Guyana shares with oil giant ExxonMobil found themselves on the receiving end of scathing criticism this morning when Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin delivered remarks at a Private Sector Oil and Gas Seminar. Minister Gaskin said claims that Guyana was being ripped off amounts to “pure foolishness”, making […]
By News Source Guyana on March 5, 2018
Crime, News, Politics
As Community Policing in Guyana gears up for celebrations to mark its 42nd anniversary, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan is making it clear that there may be a greater role for this level of policing in Guyana’s border regions. Mr. Ramjattan said on Monday that community policing in border areas can play a key role in […]
By News Source Guyana on March 5, 2018
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Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud officially went off into retirement today, allowing for Assistant Commissioner David Ramnarine to move up to the post of Acting Commissioner. Ramnarine is not new to these responsibilities, having acted as Commissioner on several occasions in the past and more recently while Persaud enjoyed his pre-retirement leave. During his farewell […]
By News Source Guyana on March 4, 2018
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The Government of Guyana has announced that it is reviewing an ‘Oil and Gas Master Plan’ for Guyana, which was developed and submitted by Mitsubishi Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation in collaboration with the Government of Japan. In a statement, the Ministry of the Presidency said the plan has as key objectives the development of Guyana’s […]
By News Source Guyana on March 3, 2018
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As Friday’s above normal high tides slammed and breached parts of the West Coast Demerara sea defence, the Hydromet office is reporting that the spring tide phenomenon could remain until Tuesday with more above normal high tides expected. The Leonora Cottage Hospital had to be closed down and patients moved as flood waters rushed into […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2018
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Just hours after the Guyana Press Association issued a call for an apology, the Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan issued one this afternoon to the Press Association, journalist Denis Chabrol and other media workers. He issued the apology to all who were offended by his hostile statement to Mr. Chabrol yesterday as Chabrol attempted […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2018
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On Wednesday, President David Granger, reassured residents of Baramita, in the Barima-Waini region that the Government is working to ensure the security of their community and region against threats to Guyana’s territorial integrity as a result of claims to the nation’s territory by neighbouring Venezuela. Speaking at the Baramita Primary School, the President declared that […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2018
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In a bid to tackle inequality and exclusion and restore functionality to local democratic organs, the Government of Guyana along with its development partner, the Caribbean Development Bank on Thursday inked a grant agreement to the tune of US$218,000. The two-year project was launched immediately after the signing, with a vision of creating empowered cohesive communities, where […]