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Seven months later … Govt. still to heed IMF’s call to address mining sector...

In early November 2017, the coalition government received a critical report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighting some of...

Negotiations between Govt. and Oil companies would be susceptible to corruption- Former Pres. Advisor

If the APNU+AFC Government does not build sufficient capacity for the oil and gas sector, particularly in its new Department...

GGMC to begin works to cap Diamond “well” on Monday

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is scheduled to begin works in Diamond tomorrow to cap the “gas well.” The...

Guyana’s draft local content policy leaves much room for corrupt practices

If Local Content Policies are not properly drafted and implemented, much room is left for corruption to reign freely. This...

The Mysterious death of Sasia Adams… Cops question wet paint on teen’s bedroom wall,...

How did 19-year-old Sasia Adams jump from a moving car but there were no abrasions about her body? Why did her...

Govt. puts hold on renewing contract of President’s Petroleum Advisor

It was on March 10, 2017 that the Government of Guyana hired Oil and Gas Consultant, Dr. Jan Mangal as...

Magistrate to continue hearing extradition proceedings for US murder suspect

High Court Judge Jo-Ann Barlow today (June 15, 2018) ruled that Principal Magistrate Sherlock Isaacs-Marcus is free to continue hearing...

Transparency, Citizen Participation part of the antidote to governance curse –UN Official

With Guyana being approximately 20 months away from first oil, there is a race to get the necessary institutional and...

Jamaican Chief Justice Allows E-Networks to Broadcast FIFA Worldcup

The Chief Justice of Jamaica, Justice Sykes has granted E-Networks the rights to broadcast the Fédération Internationale de Football Association...

GRA fails to enforce Sunset Clause in Aurora Mineral Agreement

The Mineral Agreement between the Government of Guyana and Canadian firm, Guyana Goldfields, sets out clear provisions for local content....

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