Guyana’s rapidly growing oil and gas sector reached a new milestone on Tuesday with the signing of a new Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) between the Government of Guyana and Ghanaian oil company Cybele Energy for shallow-water Block S7. The deal came with a US$17 million signing bonus. Per Guyana’s new…
30 speed cameras installed, command centres built in 2025- Hicken
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has announced that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has undergone its most extensive technological expansion to date, with the implementation of 30 new speed cameras, upgraded digital systems and five newly established command centres now reshaping policing across the country. Speaking at the GPF’s Annual…
Guyana and Grenada forge stronger ties with new consulate, chart course for joint tourism push
Guyana has proposed linking its tourism offerings with the spice island of Grenada, which President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali stated will increase visitor numbers, revenue, and make the Caribbean a more connected and varied tourism region. The head of state was speaking at the opening of the Honorary Consulate of…
Greaves: ‘Test cricket a massive step up from first-class cricket in Caribbean’
All-rounder Justin Greaves has called the progression from first-class cricket in the West Indies to Test cricket a “massive step up”. Greaves, 31, is coming off of a match-saving 202 not out against New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch. Chasing 531, he began his innings with West Indies 72-4 on the fourth day. Greaves…
President’s Futsal Championship kicks off December 9 with keen focus on youth development
The third edition of the President’s Futsal Championship begins on Tuesday, December 9, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marked by the historic debut of a new schoolboys’ tournament designed to invigorate grassroots development. Coordinated by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation in association with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and…
Prosecutors urge Magistrate Court to see as ‘frivolous and vexatious’ Mohameds’ bid to stall extradition
Prosecutors have urged Guyana’s principal magistrate, Judy Latchman, to dismiss as “frivolous and vexatious” a constitutional challenge by businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, arguing that the extradition case against them should proceed to its legal conclusion before any rights claims are heard. The Magistrate is due to decide on Wednesday….
Scotiabank named as Guyana’s Bank of the Year 2025
Scotiabank Guyana has been awarded the prestigious title of Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication recognized globally as the benchmark for banking excellence. This accolade celebrates institutions that demonstrate strong financial performance, invest in technology, and deliver exceptional service while supporting their communities….
Woman charged with manslaughter, on $500,00 bail after fatal stabbing of partner
Rayana Simpson, a 27-year-old Special Constable of Recht-Door-Zee Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, was charged with manslaughter on Monday, days after she fatally stabbed her partner. Simpson appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weever at the Wales Magistrate’s Court. When the charge was read to her, she was not required to plead. She…
UPDATE: Police say Berbice man lost control of his bike in fatal accident
Police investigating the accident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Travis Joseph have reported that the man lost control of his motorcycle and died from injuries sustained after he fell onto a nearby parapet. Police reported that around 16:10 hrs Sunday, Travis was riding his motorcycle north along the west…
Prosecution rejects Mohameds’ constitutional challenge
The extradition hearing against U.S.-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed continued on Monday with submissions made by both the prosecution and defence on constitutional issues raised. Lead Prosecutor Terrence Williams launched a forceful rebuttal to the constitutional challenge mounted by the legal team representing the Mohameds, insisting that citizens have…
