Guyana

(Oil Now, Shikema Dey) A signing bonus of US$17 million will be paid to Guyana for the S7 Block, awarded to Ghana’s Cybele Energy Ltd, exceeding the ceiling set for shallow-water assets by US$7 million. This detail was shared today as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Beatrice Mensah‑Tayui, signed a new Petroleum Exploration License

-as Office of the Honorary Consul for Grenada opens here -President Ali emphasises joint tourism push, stronger commercial relationship GUYANA and Grenada on Monday marked a new chapter in their diplomatic and economic relations with the official opening of the Office of the Honorary Consul for Grenada in New Market Street, Georgetown. Speaking at the

-urges caution, safety on roadways ahead of bustling Christmas season PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has issued a heart-felt appeal for Guyanese to prioritise safety and responsibility during the festive period, stating that the excitement of Christmas must never come at the expense of lives. The Head of State issued this call at a recent event

— Expert warns of implications for Guyana AS oral arguments commenced in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday in the high-profile extradition proceedings involving embattled businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, US journalist and researcher, Thomas Anderson, says court records reveal that the day after the publicly unsealed […]

–urges dismissal of businessmen’s ‘frivolous, vexatious’ application on constitutional issues   JAMAICAN King’s Counsel Terrence Williams and Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde on Monday presented sharply contrasting arguments as the extradition proceedings for businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed continued before Principal […]

RESIDENTS of Lethem and surrounding areas are set to benefit from advanced healthcare services with the construction of the new Lethem Regional Hospital. During a visit to the region, Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, met with the hospital’s leadership and staff and introduced the newly appointed management team. Dr. Cerdel

REHABILITATION of the La Penitence Market is set to commence following a meeting on Monday between the Mayor and Councillors of Georgetown and representatives of E&A Consultancy, the firm approved by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to execute the project. The meeting, held on Monday, marked the formal start of the preparatory

MORE than 600 residents of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have participated in the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes between 2020 and 2025. Of the 574 who completed their training, 312 were men, and 262 were women. Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, stated that the Government of Guyana’s investment of over $87 million

  UMAMI Incorporated recently announced that its products are now available in stores in Canada, North America. Managing Director of UMAMI, Chris Persaud, said that this is a new market the company has tapped into this year. According to Persaud, 2025 was a good year in terms of export potential. He said the brand equity

WITH massive expansion expected in the new year in Guyana’s tourism sector, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has signalled that the government will collaborate with stakeholders in the entertainment and promotion industry. Rodrigues made this known on Monday during a stakeholder engagement session with entertainers and […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday received the Letters of Credence from the Kingdom of Sweden’s non-resident Ambassador to Guyana, Maria Velasco during a ceremony at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive. After the accreditation, President Ali and Ambassador Velasco held discussions on strengthening cooperation between the two countries. […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Monday conducted a religious exchange exercise aimed at promoting interfaith understanding, cultural awareness, and mutual respect among students. The initiative involved 20 students from the newly launched Harmony Club at Stella Maris Primary School. During the guided tour, participants visited three places of […]

The University of Guyana (UG) has conferred a Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) on Mahindra Persaud, Executive Chairman of the Nand Persaud Group of Companies, recognising his transformative impact on agro-industry, rural development and philanthropy in Guyana. The honour was bestowed during a brief ceremony in which the University praised Persaud as a […]

After months of recurring blackouts across Berbice and other parts of the Demerara–Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, has assured the public that the company is now better positioned to deliver a more reliable supply of electricity during the upcoming Christmas […]

A special constable of Recht-Door-Zee Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD), appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weever at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on a manslaughter charge. Rayana Simpson, 27, is accused of unlawfully killing her partner, Peter Michael Rawlins on December 3. During Monday’s hearing, Simpson was not required to enter a plea. […]