Police are investigating the death of a baby boy whose naked body was discovered among a heap of garbage at the Haags Bosch Landfill site at Eccles, East Bank Demerara on Friday. The discovery was made at around 12:10 hrs by a labourer who was doing recycling work at the…
(Press release from Natural Resources Ministry) – The Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce an oil discovery at the Bluefin well in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, making it the first discovery of 2024. Located approximately 8.5 kilometres southeast of the Sailfn-1 well, Bluefin encountered approximately 197 feet (60 metres)…
Police Sergeant Alex Vaughn, who was shot by one of his colleagues earlier this week, died from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The News Room understands that three shots were fired; while two grazed Vaughn, the third shot fatally wounded the Police Sergeant. With this information, his wife Jonnel…
See the full statement issued below: ExxonMobil Guyana today announced a discovery at Bluefin in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana, the company’s first discovery of 2024. The Bluefin well encountered approximately 197 feet (60 metres) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled by the Stena Drillmax drillship in 4,244 feet (1,294…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday acknowledged that the cost of constructing a house and other facilities has risen steeply but highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure housing is affordable for all Guyanese. Construction costs have increased locally because of a shortage of skilled people and the demand for…
A strategic plan to tackle the country’s labour shortage dilemma will soon be submitted to Cabinet for its review and guidance on implementation. Head of the Diaspora Unit Rosalinda Rasul spoke recently of constant engagements with stakeholders on devising initiatives to resolve the issue. Rasaul told the News Room that…
New Hayven Merchant Bank, a leading financial institution committed to fostering economic development, has successfully arranged, acted as collateral, and served as administrative agent for a US$25 million financing facility extended to Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI). This financing marks a significant milestone in facilitating VEHSI’s first-of-a-kind oil and gas infrastructure…
Several stakeholders on Thursday met with Georgetown Mayor, Alfred Mentore to discuss the revitalisation of the Capital City. Representatives from the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Private Sector Commission (PSC), the Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Guyana (WCGI), Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Georgetown Chambers of…
Emily Fung-A-Fat won in the Girls Under-15 and Under-19 categories on day five of the Woodpecker National Junior Squash Championships, powered by ENet, at the Georgetown Club Courts. Fung-A-Fat defeated Jnae Singh 11-4, 11-0, and 11-3 in the U-15, then came from a first-set loss to topple Georgiana Fernandes 5-11,…
Press release from GBTI – GBTI last year continued its growth trajectory marking increased financial profitability and according to the bank this performance was driven by prudent cost management and a focus on improving operational efficiency. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Robin Stoby said the report on the financial…
