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GECOM rectifies early morning voting hiccup

An elector turned up this morning at a polling station at Crane, West Coast Demerara, and was told by staff...

Heavy Oil in Orinduik Block similar to Exxon’s Hammerhead discovery –Competent Person’s Report

The February 2020 Competent Person's Report (CPR) that was commissioned by Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas notes that the two...

Local and overseas-based Guyanese pour over US$600M in investment projects – NICIL

Guyanese at home and abroad have invested some US$600M in projects in the past year according to official National Industrial...

Two prospects selected for drilling on Canje Block early this year

By the end of the second quarter, the Canje Block is expected to see close to three wells being drilled...

Drone operations banned during elections 

The Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has issued a directive banning the use of unmanned areial vehicles...

$50M Agro-Processing facility commissioned at Parika

President David Granger has continuously spoken about Guyana's need to develop its agro-processing sector. Against this backdrop, Minister of Agriculture, Noel...

Avoid addiction to oil money with laser focus on economic diversification, innovation and workforce...

It may seem odd to suggest for a country that is just starting oil production to prepare for a post-oil...

NICIL garners US$1.1B in investment value for 2020 – Board

The National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) was able to mobilise US$1.1B in investments for 2020, the Board of...

Petroleum revenues, free tertiary education will reverse “brain drain” – President

The President of Guyana, David Granger said that revenues from the petroleum sector along with free tertiary education will allow...

Integrity Commission cites 7 delinquent Govt. MPs, 14 from the opposition

The Integrity Commission has revealed that as of February 21, 2020, seven Government and 14 Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs)...

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