Mass improvements, reforms needed for tourism industry — Economist
Guyana’s tourism industry must undergo major improvements and reforms if the country is to realise its full tourism potential.
This point was recently made by...
President pardons three female inmates for Christmas
Three young women who spent the last few years in the New Amsterdam Prison will be celebrating the festive season at home with their...
Republic Bank establishes Petroleum Committee
With the goal of “meeting the banking needs of a new breed of clientele”, Republic Bank (Guyana) has established an internal Oil and Gas...
Free WiFi at 110 outdoor locations from 2019 – Hughes
In an effort to better citizens’ access to internet service, the government will be rolling out a $1.1B programme next year that will see...
Man remanded for not knowing his address
“When you figure out your address I hope the next magistrate will grant you bail,” were the words of a city magistrate who remanded...
“Every cent of must count,” Henry says of budgetary allocation
“When we spend money we have to ensure that we are getting value for money.” This was the assertion of Minister of Education, Ms....
Working Group Established to Nurture Youths In Sports
Aimed at helping to nurture local youths talented in sport, the Government has moved to collaborate with the country’s national university, the University of...
Guyana basin may hold up to 10 B barrels of oil equivalent reserve-Wood Mackenzie...
Outside of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), there are only 10 other countries which produce more than one million barrels of...
GGMC incapable of regulating mining activities — IDB report
One of the latest studies on the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has found that the entity is woefully incapable of regulating mining...
Mason remanded for robbing man who asked him for directions
A mason who saw it fit to rob a miner after he asked him for directions will now be spending Christmas behind bars.
Tajnaught Ramkissoon,...
