General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has condemned the actions of certain overseas-based Guyanese with significant social media influence, accusing them of distorting the national position on the border issue. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Thursday at Freedom House the general secretary stated categorically, “I want to condemn […]
A local company, Sispro Inc., led by four Guyanese businesswomen, has successfully secured two offshore oil and gas exploration blocks in a competitive auction. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, announced this achievement during a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, highlighting the significance of locals organising and collaborating with […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has touted the government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Master Plan 2030 as a comprehensive agenda that will ensure efficiency and security in the sector. He was at the time speaking at the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA)’s Technology Conference at Pegasus Hotel Corporate Centre on Thursday. PM […]
Following the conclusion of the international Licensing Round 2022 and in keeping with the qualification criteria previously published, the GoG has identified the following companies (Table 1) as being eligible to move to the next stage of the process. Table 1 Bids eligible to proceed to the next stage Company Block Sispro Inc S3 TotalEnergies […]
The 61st edition of the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships was on Thursday afternoon launched at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, West Coast Demerara. The event is being hosted by the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union from November 26, 2023, to December 1, 2023. Delivering brief […]
The Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, earlier today, addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Luanda, Angola, and invited them to condemn the actions of the Republic of Venezuela, and demanded that Venezuela respects the legal process of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “Time is of […]
International and local exhibitors are making waves at the 32nd Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition, creating a ripple of excitement as they spotlight cutting-edge products and services in the water and wastewater sector. The Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown is the epicentre of this dynamic showcase, hosting the event until October […]
The Government of Guyana is taking proactive steps to ensure the smooth and cautious facilitation of inter-country adoptions by establishing the Guyana Central Authority for Hague Matters. This central authority, as outlined in the recently passed Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act of 2021, aims to enhance cooperation between convention countries and prevent improper financial gain […]
In a significant move, the People’s Republic of China has generously donated $20.7 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to fortify citizens against the impending challenges of the El Niño season. Director General of the CDC, Nazrul Hussain during the handing over ceremony on Thursday, assured that communities along the Soesdyke Highway, particularly vulnerable […]The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is pleased to announce that the Lancetfish-2 appraisal well in the Stabroek Block has resulted in a significant discovery. This marks the fourth offshore discovery in Guyana for the year 2023 and brings the total number of discoveries from 2015 to date to a total of 46. The earlier […]