Guyana

–AG Nandlall announces Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC, confirmed on Thursday that the government is crafting new legislation- the Oil and Gas Operations Bill- to regulate Guyana’s downstream natural gas sector. The Attorney General made these remarks during day three of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo. […]

–GPL CEO says FROM new substations, transmission lines and smart-grid technology, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of power generation, especially given that peak demand has jumped from 120 megawatts (MW) in 2020 to 236MW in 2025. GPL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kesh Nandlall during day three of the Guyana

—AG says; major overhaul of critical legislation pending — Guyana’s commercial boom sees over 36,000 new businesses registered in 2025 alone Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, today, elaborated on how Guyana’s “unprecedented” transformation could not have taken place without the rule of law and a strong regulatory […]

UNITED States (U.S.) Ambassador to Guyana, Nichole Theriot, has said that the U.S. government is “100 per cent committed” to pursuing the extradition of indicted businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo during an interview aired on the News

THE United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Guyana’s rapidly expanding energy sector, highlighting investment, financing, and technical collaboration during this year’s energy conference in Georgetown. Representatives of the United States are participating in the Guyana Energy Conference (GEC) and Supply Chain Expo, being held from […]

–highlights clean energy, infrastructure expansion at Energy Expo   WITH more eyes on Guyana than ever before and rapidly growing interest in the nation’s energy sector, the aim is to ensure that the sector develops equally as sustainably. This was the sentiment shared by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on the second day of

–ExxonMobil’s Upstream Company, Vice-President of ExxonMobil’s Corporation says GUYANA’S energy expansion ranks among the most significant developments worldwide, Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil’s Upstream Company and Vice-President of ExxonMobil Corporation, has said. Addressing the opening of the 2026 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply […]

TOURISM development in the North Rupununi is set to receive a major boost following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). The agreement, which is intended to strengthen community-based tourism and expand sustainable […]

–full-day hearing set for February 26 EXTRADITION proceedings against US-indicted businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed were again delayed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after the defence sought a further adjournment on medical grounds, and raised fresh procedural objections. When the matter was called […]

DEPUTY Speaker and Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo has underscored the Government’s commitment to modernising healthcare delivery through the deployment of drone technology to serve remote and hinterland communities. “The Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, guided by HE President Irfaan Ali, has already tested […]

Police have provided new details as investigations continue into the fatal collision that claimed the life of a 64-year-old man along the Cornelia Ida Public Road, West Coast Demerara, on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 13:56h and involved a motor lorry, GAD 7032, driven by a 42-year-old man from Friendship, East Bank Demerara, The post […]

The United States extradition case involving sanctioned Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, was once again adjourned on Wednesday after the court was informed that the elder Mohamed continues to struggle with health issues. The proceedings, being heard in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, have been […]

…rejects Venezuelan claims …says will continue to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity In commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement, Guyana is underscoring the immense legal and diplomatic significance of this treaty, reminding that it is not a replacement for the 1899 Arbitral Award, which establishes the boundary […]

The election fraud trial continued on Wednesday before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, with further testimony from People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) elections agent, Sasenarine Singh. The court viewed several videos Singh recorded of March 4, 2020, capturing the chaos at the Ashmins building when the […]

…highlights green jobs as Guyana expands solar, hydro capacity As part of efforts to transition to clean and renewable energy sources, the Guyana Government is building out the workforce that is needed to lead this transformation. This is according to Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips during a presentation on Wednesday at the 2026 The […]