COVID-19 accelerating at rapid pace; aggressive and targeted tactics needed – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today reported that the Novel Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating at a rapid pace and aggressive and targeted tactics are...
Financial impact of sugar worker strikes almost $38M for first crop
The financial impact of strikes industry- wide for sugar workers totaled G$37.9M, the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.(GuySuCo) said today.
The number of strikes across the...
GPL says constant blackouts due to 23MW shortfall, warns of more outages across country
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. is currently finding it a challenge to provide the required generation during peak demand and it is attributing...
Guyana Goldfields scrambles to cut costs following poor production
Guyana Goldfields has revealed that its Aurora mine would fail to meet its 2019 production target of 145,000-160,000 ounces. In fact, the company’s third-quarter...
Govt. showing “commendable progress” in developing capacity for petroleum sector-IMF
Even though the political opposition has been highly critical of the government’s preparedness for the oil sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said...
Motorcyclist dies, pillion rider injured after crashing into car
A motorcyclist is dead and the 28-year-old pillion rider is injured after the deceased reportedly lost control of the bike he was riding and...
CDB secures US$50M credit facility from French agency to help region with climate adaptation...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured an additional US$50 million in financing through a credit facility established with Agence Française de Développement (AFD),...
Over 200 Solar Panels distributed to Hosororo residents under Hinterland Electrification Programme
More than 200 solar systems were distributed to households of Hosororo, Region One as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to expand access to...
Mahipaul Reaffirms PNCR Loyalty Amidst Allegations of PPP Affiliation
Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul has issued a rebuttal to claims regarding his political allegiance, describing recent comments made about him as a "calculated...
Miner murdered at Quartz Backdam; suspect on the run
Police are investigating the murder of Allensford Consford Sargon, a 33-year-old miner, which occurred yesterday about 04 :30hrs at Quartz Stone Backdam, Cuyuni River.
According...
