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(Prison officers face disciplinary action) Kaieteur News- Misconduct by Prison Officers undermines public trust and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated, Director of… Read More »Prison officers face disciplinary action over minibus incident

Kaieteur News- Petronas Suriname now holds 100% of interest in Suriname’s Block 52 following ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Suriname B.V withdrawing from the block. This… Read More »Exxon withdraws from Suriname – Staatsolie

Kaieteur News- With the construction of a $143M teaching block underway at the Campbellville Secondary School, at a recent opening of bids it was revealed… Read More »Seven consultants vying to oversee $143M Campbellville Secondary School extension project

Kaieteur News- The Ministry of Education has signalled its intention to use part of the proceeds from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan to procure… Read More »Govt. to use portion of US$90M IDB loan to procure vehicles for Education Ministry

Kaieteur News- A 26-year-old Venezuelan was sentenced to a total of 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of narcotics… Read More »Venezuelan miner jailed for cocaine and ganja possession

kaieteur News Two men from Bartica were fined $200,000 each after appearing at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court for driving under the influence of alcohol. Nathaniel… Read More »Bartica men fined $200,000 each for drunk driving

By Renay Sambach Kaieteur News- President Irfaan Ali has announced that as part of one of the agreements signed with India, the Government of Guyana… Read More »Govt. looking to harness India’s expertise to establish regional vaccine hub

Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana is still awaiting the approval of the Council of Legal Education of the West Indies (CLE) to establish the… Read More »Govt still awaiting approval to set up local law school

kaieteur News- A 67-year-old Miner appeared at the Kamarang Magistrate’s Court to face a charge of Sexual Activity with a Child under 16 years. Chester… Read More »Pensioner charged with sexual activity with a child

Kaieteur News– The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Wednesday issued two separate wanted bulletins for men accused of raping a child under the age of… Read More »Two men wanted for child rape

 …WPA cites torrent of corruption allegations, court cases  Kaieteur News- Turkish company Karpowership- that has secured two lucrative contracts from the PPP/C Government appears to… Read More »Powership company has chequered past  

(ALJAZEERA) -The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demanding an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza… Read More »US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

…PM Modi says ‘Guyana will play big role in India’s energy security’ By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News-India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the… Read More »India, Guyana sign pact for oil exploration, refineries

Kaieteur News-John Hess, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American oil company, Hess on Wednesday stated that the US$10 billion Yellowtail Stabroek Block project is… Read More »Guyana’s 4th oil project is the ‘big thing’ for 2025 – Hess boss tells energy conference

(Bloomberg) Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered more than 11 billion barrels… Read More »Exxon withdraws from offshore Suriname oil-exploration block

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest national honour, the Order of Excellence late Wednesday night in a ceremony that underscored his… Read More »India’s Modi receives Guyana’s highest national award for exceptional global leadership

By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy “You can eat with a fork if you want.” Yes, a fork. For seven curry. Lawlessness, right? Needless to say, I… Read More »Seven curry diplomacy?

High Court Judge Justice Nareshwar Harnanan on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Opposition Members of Parliament Christopher Jones and Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, which sought to… Read More »High court dismisses opposition’s application to remove Jagdeo from National Assembly

Following the circulation of a video, the Guyana Prison Service has confirmed that prison officer Marvin DeSouza will face disciplinary actions for unethical behaviour while… Read More »Disciplinary actions for unethical Prison Officer

[Reuters] – The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for… Read More »US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

By Vishani Ragobeer  vishani@newsroom.gy  India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is keen on deepening ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its Prime Minister Narendra… Read More »From supplying ferries to scholarships, India pitches itself as key partner for CARICOM

AMPS Engineering Inc., a company out of neighbouring Suriname, has set up shop in Guyana, gravitating to a niche market and offering a solution to… Read More »Surinamese company to help with power outages in Guyana

By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy A total of five landmark agreements were signed between Guyana and India as part of the state visit of India’s Prime… Read More »India and Guyana sign ground-breaking deals on energy, agriculture and health 

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has issued an important update to pensioners regarding the delay in the distribution of Old Age Pension… Read More »Pensioners advised of new distribution timings amid investigation in ‘fake’ pension books

By Danielle Swain in Baku, Azerbaijan danielle@newsroom.gy  At the ongoing UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Guyana has been encouraging the preparation and training of… Read More »At UN Climate Summit, Guyana hailed for ownership of national climate plans

A smash-up on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Sheriff and Dennis Streets, Georgetown has claimed the life of a pedestrian and several others nursing… Read More »Electrical contractor killed in accident involving speeding sand trucks

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s aviation… Read More »LIAT 2020 adds 796 seats with eight flights to Guyana per week

Following November’s Concacaf Nations League matches, Concacaf has confirmed the 2025 Gold Cup Prelims participating national teams and matchups. Guyana’s Golden Jaguars have a tough… Read More »Guyana to face Guatemala in 2025 Gold Cup Prelims

Guyana’s Golden Jaguars emerged victorious over Barbados in a high-scoring Concacaf Nations League Play-In match at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara.… Read More »De Rosario’s hat-trick powers Golden Jaguars into Gold Cup prelims

Dear Editor, The nationality of a composite of six races from the land of many glasses of water, with the encore of “Boukaiya, Nnoo, Bem-Vindo,… Read More »Guyana welcomes PM Modi

– time for action Today we observe International Men’s Day. While observed in many countries, it is not yet formally recognized by the international institutions.… Read More »Never before has the overall health of men been gloomier

Ruminations welcomes the Prime Minister of India to Guyana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the midst of a historic visit to Guyana. Indeed, Guyana… Read More »PM MODI’S VISIT TO GUYANA HIGHLIGHTS GUYANA’S GROWING PROMINENCE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

…oil share Ever since Raphael Trotman signed that PSA with ExxonMobil – along with Hess and China’s CNOOC – back in 2016, AFTER oil was… Read More »Settling…

The tragic loss of Carlton Smartt’s life on Sheriff Street this morning underscores an urgent and longstanding issue on Guyana’s roadways: the reckless behaviour of… Read More »When will speeding trucks be tamed?

…prequalification of bidders to be done ExxonMobil’s offices in Kingston, Georgetown ExxonMobil Guyana is scouring the local market in an effort to determine what capacity… Read More »Exxon surveying local market to determine capacity for supplying fabrication services

– welcomed at CJIA by President Ali – energy, military cooperation among other matters up for discussion today Indian Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi arrived… Read More »India’s PM Narendra Modi arrives in Guyana for 3-day State visit

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the inaugural… Read More »‘A fantastic opportunity!’ Hetmyer pumped ahead of Global Super League

The East Bank Football Association Boys U14 League delivered another thrilling round of matches on Sunday, November 17, 2024, showcasing the talent and promise of… Read More »EBFA U14 League continues to showcase Guyana’s rising stars

Cricket fever is about to ignite Guyana, as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the inaugural ExxonMobil… Read More »ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League: Hetmyer eager to light up GSL

Dear Editor, A Berbice family has said goodbye to years of squatting after receiving a new home from the Mohameds. The troubles of a poor… Read More »Azruddin Mohamed is truly a walking angel

Dear Editor, I wish to share my perspective on the development of a community of practice (CoP) within the area of Special Education Needs in Guyana,… Read More »A community of practice in Special Education Needs

Education MinisterPriya Manickchand Education Minister Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday, announced that the Education Ministry will be rolling out a new resource for teachers and students… Read More »MoE launches textbooks to improve Science, Social Studies performances at NGSA

Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan getting tested In observance of International Men’s Day, Men on Mission (MoM) and the Ministry of Health facilitated… Read More »Int’l Men’s Day observance: MoM, MoH host nationwide prostate, health screening initiative

The Stanleytown bridge Government, through the Public Works Ministry, on Monday announced plans for a permanent four-lane bridge at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara (WBD), following… Read More »Stanleytown WBD to get $3B 4-lane bridge, roads

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, on Tuesday announced that it would be launching its scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, and would be offering… Read More »Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn during the Road Safety Walk Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn during a road safety over the weekend related that some… Read More »44 young men died on Guyana’s roadways this year – Min Benn

Dr Dukhi and team The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Thursday announced the launch of “Operation Brain Tumour”, an ambitious initiative aimed at tackling… Read More »GPHC launches “Operation Brain Tumour” with cutting-edge equipment

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Calvin Brutus, and his attorneys leaving court on Monday Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings… Read More »Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks

During an outreach within the environs of Georgetown on Tuesday, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., disclosed that there are plans to… Read More »Minister Ramson announces plans to refurbish Cadet Lane Community Ground

The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF), in collaborative with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, will host its flagship competition, the MR. GUYANA… Read More »National seniors’ bodybuilding & fitness championships 2024: MR GUYANA SET FOR DECEMBER 1

The Guyana National Stadium is next Tuesday, November 26th, expected to be enraptured in the same vibrancy and excitement that engulfs the venue during the… Read More »Warriors vs The World: Exciting ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League takes over Guyana National Stadium next Tuesday

Kaieteur News-A 37-year-old security guard appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer two counts of trafficking in persons charges. The accused, Herman Nicholas, of… Read More »Security guard charged with trafficking Venezuelan women for sexual services

kaieteur News- Police on Monday shot and arrested Cortland Jones, who was wanted for murder and a number of other offences, during a raid along… Read More »Wanted murder suspect shot during police capture

—NGO tells UN human rights body kaieteur News-Blossom Inc. at a hearing on Friday told the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) that Gender-based and… Read More »Sharp increase in sexual violence against Venezuelan women in Guyana

By Stephen Letts In short: Perth-based Resolute Mining says it will pay the money in two tranches to Mali’s government after the company’s CEO and… Read More »Mali arrested Australian gold company CEO, others over tax fraud

Cortland Jones, moments after being arrested by police A police operation in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Monday has led to the capturing of… Read More »Wanted murder suspect nabbed during police confrontation in Reg 9

Businessman Lennox Gowen A 44-year-old businessman was on Monday busted with 3.8 kilograms of cocaine at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne, East Berbice.… Read More »Ruimveldt businessman busted with cocaine in false walls of suitcase

…Hard Truths By GHK Lall  Kaieteur News-The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and the PPP Government do more than wax profusely about democracy, both say they… Read More »Personal capacity, Jagdeo’s democracy

…Editorial Kaieteur News-Guyanese have a challenge before them that involves their head of state.  When they take stock of President Ali, the issue is how… Read More »Is the president the genuine article?

…Dem Boys Seh Kaieteur News- Dem boys seh de Opposition want fingerprint verification before people vote. Dem seh is to mek sure nobody vote two… Read More » From fingerprints to toe-prints and big heads

  Kaieteur News-The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is pursuing financial compensation from three companies responsible for damaging GPL’s network and disrupting power supply… Read More »GPL seeking $35.8M in compensation for network damages caused by companies

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit… Kaieteur News- Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit Guyana, former Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Venkatachalam Mahalingam urged… Read More »Fmr. High Commissioner encourages Indian businesses to set up shop in Guyana for gold, timber, etc.

Kaieteur News- A 42-year-old contractor was crushed to death on Tuesday morning after two trucks collided at an intersection along Sheriff Street, Georgetown. The victim… Read More »Electrician killed after trucks collide on Sheriff Street

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’. Aljazeera – Leaders of the Group of 20… Read More »G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

Kaieteur News-ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has hired Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for a ninth time to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its offshore… Read More »Exxon hires same consultant to do EIA study for 7th oil project

…all contracts are subject to change Kaieteur News-The Petroleum Sharing Agreement (PSA) signed between Guyana and ExxonMobil in 2016 does not bind the country forever,… Read More »‘Guyana not shackled to Exxon oil deal forever’ – Professor Clive Thomas

Dear Editor, Every Guyanese looks forward to welcoming the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to Guyana. But I hereby make a bet that speeches… Read More »All hail One Guyana

Dear Editor, I have noted that Press-Shy GECOM  has  summoned the courage to issue a Press Release, to wit an assertion as to the role… Read More »GECOM overcame press-shyness to misinform

– Presented by Blue Waters kaieteur Sports- At Pickwick: The Red Devils opted to bowl first against Strikers in a 34-over match, allowing the Strikers… Read More »Royals and Strikers dominate in opening matches of Windies Masters Extravaganza

Over S7M in cash trophies and other incentives now available   By Samuel Whyte kaieteur Sports-Acquisitioning to a number of requests of eager horse owners… Read More »Number of changes made to Kennard Memorial Turf Club Annual Boxing Day Horse Race Meet

DCB U15 Inter-Association tournament..  -East Coast secure 152-run win Kaieteur News- Georgetown and East Coast wrapped up commanding wins when the 2024 Demerara Cricket Board… Read More »Georgetown romp to 292-run win over Select XI 

  ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled the West Indies Test squad for the highly anticipated two-match series against Bangladesh. This home… Read More »CWI names West Indies Test Squad for home series against Bangladesh

  Kaieteur Sports-The stage is set for an unforgettable night of muscle, aesthetics, and electrifying performances as the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF), in… Read More »Guyana’s finest Physiques to battle for Glory at Mr. Guyana National Seniors Championship

  (Stena Drilling Junior Skill Level Tournament) Kaieteur Sports-The courts at the Georgetown Squash Club on Camp Street buzzed with energy as the Guyana Squash… Read More »Alphonso, Fung-a-Fat, Munroe among top performers as Stena Drilling Junior Skill Level Tournament concludes

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- There is an old Guyanese adage, “One, one dutty does build dam.” It speaks to the wisdom of steady, deliberate progress,… Read More »The danger of sprinting through a marathon

Dear Editor, I wish to share my perspective on the development of a Community of Practice (CoP) within the area of Special Education Needs in… Read More »Community of Practice in Special Education needs

Dear Editor The financial mismanagement within Georgetown’s City Council has reached crisis levels, which demands serious action and accountability. This is evidently more than just… Read More »Financial mismanagement within City Hall has reached crisis levels

Dear Editor: Based on ample international evidence, I do not share Ralph Ramkarran’s bleak pessimism in his recent article in Conversation Tree, titled “Biometrics are… Read More »In response to Ralph Ramkarran, elections in Guyana can be made credible enough to be accepted by contesting parties

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See below full release from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has grown increasingly concerned about… Read More »GCCI calls for stronger enforcement of traffic laws

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia, Brazil,… Read More »Colombian cargo airline launches with direct service to Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico