— as ExxonMobil begins production at second offshore development — more than 3,500 Guyanese currently supporting ExxonMobil activities in Guyana — gov’t reaffirms increase earnings from the petroleum sector will drive development for all citizens EXXONMOBIL has started production at Guyana’s second offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block, Liza Phase Two, bringing the total…
While the COVID-19 curfew has been removed, the other strict restrictions to curb the spread of the deadly virus is still intact and has been extended until March 31, 2022. The extended regulations were approved by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and has been published in the Official Gazette. Per these regulations, the limitation on private…
Two men who were arrested earlier this week for allegedly being involved in the robbery of a man on Croal Street appeared in Court today and were remanded to jail on the robbery charge. The two were arrested by the Police after investigators reviewed a surveillance video recording of the robbery. Appearing in Court today…
See full statement below: Pursuant to the advisory issued today, regarding the amendments to the COVID-19 emergency measures (No 1 of 2022), the GMSA welcomes this provision by the National COVID-19 task force. The Government of Guyana through this task force has been monitoring and evaluating the impact of the pandemic in Guyana, thus resulting…
While the Government has lifted the COVID-19 curfew, a number of restrictions still remain in place for social events. According to the updated COVID-19 guidelines, citizens are still prohibited from hosting, promoting, and attending private parties. Under the regulations, citizens are still prohibited from attending clubs and discos, and waterparks. And there are still restrictions…
THE Berbice Chamber of Commerce & Development Association (BCCDA), on Thursday, expressed its gratitude to the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI), a corporate member of the BCCDA, for its timely decision to reduce freight costs for sand trucks using the Berbice River Bridge. In a press release on Thursday, the BCCDA said that the reduction…
IN an effort to satisfy the increasing demand for COVID-19 testing, Eureka Medical Laboratories Incorporated (EML) has established a ‘drive-thru’ testing site next door to its head office in Georgetown. This new testing facility, named the Dr. Collin Boyle Mobile Unit after the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Boyle’s late brother, is intended to…
–set to create over 100 jobs within five years WITH work in Guyana’s oil and gas sector progressing rapidly, a major energy technology company, Baker Hughes, is positioning itself to benefit from the opportunities that will be created with the planned opening of its multimillion-dollar oil and gas facility at Land of Canaan. The new…
By Shikema Dey shikema@newsroom.gy From the picturesque Rupununi sunsets at the Wichabi Ranch to the breathtaking view atop the Roraima Mountains and the excitement of fishing in the cool Pomeroon River, Guyana’s little hidden gems were the focal points in the 23rd edition of the ‘Explore Guyana’ Magazine, the South American Nation’s official tourist guide.…
LOCAL Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall, has apologised for unparliamentary remarks he made on Wednesday night, pointing out that he was provoked by incessant insults from Opposition Members of Parliament. The minister, in a statement, also described a statement issued by the Alliance For Change (AFC) on the matter as untruthful. “I read…
