ExxonMobil’s first well in the Canje Block – Bulletwood-1 – has failed to produce oil in commercial quantities, according to reports coming out of the company. The Bulletwood – 1 Well commenced supping in January 2021, renewed hope and expectations of a working hydrocarbon system being found outside of Stabroek Block containing commercial volumes of…
Three years after the sale of Scotiabank Guyana to Republic Bank was blocked by the Guyana Government, Scotiabank has announced its sale to a new buyer, First Citizens Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. In a statement this afternoon, Scotiabank announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its banking operations in Guyana…
–says President Ali, highlights need to honour those who show courage, fearlessness, and strength in championing this cause A PROSPEROUS Guyana is only possible with the preservation and strengthening of democracy and democratic systems, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. “If we are to ensure that political, civil, and human rights are protected, if our…
Nicaraguan authorities said Tuesday that the bodies of six people, apparently migrants, have been found in a small boat drifting off the Caribbean coast. According to reports by the Washington Post, the Interior Ministry said a Republic of Guinea passport belonging to a 31-year-old man was found on one of the bodies. The passport had…
The Caribbean Examinations Council has announced that it will be administering the CSEC and CAPE examinations in June and July. The exams are set to begin on the 14th June and end on the 16th July. Unlike the 2020 exams, CXC will be reverting to two papers being administered to every subject. School Based Assessments…
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, has announced the introduction of a national award, the Order of Democracy, in recognition of the contributions of the individuals and organisations which defended democracy during the brazen attempts by elements to rig the March 2, Regional and General Elections. In a statement to mark one year since the dark period…
Days after a report was made and suspects were taken into custody, a 98-year-old woman is now denying being raped. According to police reports, an intense interrogation was carried out and the woman, in the presence of a social worker and detectives, vehemently denied being sexually assaulted. As such, the four suspects were released on…
The Ministry of Legal Affairs will be moving to draft and present modern laws to the National Assembly for passage that will address new and emerging sectors in the country. Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall told the National Assembly today that every area of economic activity will be targeted for…
–to begin exploratory, appraisal drilling at ExxonMobil’s Longtail-3 well WORK in Guyana’s burgeoning petroleum sector is progressing expeditiously, with Stena Drilling’s DrillMAX sailing into local waters to commence exploratory and appraisal drilling at ExxonMobil’s Longtail-3 well in the Stabroek Block. Public and Government Affairs Advisor at ExxonMobil Guyana, Janelle Persaud, informed the Guyana Chronicle, on…
An investigation into the tragic deaths of 31-year-old Vanessa Lewis-Sahadeo and her newborn baby girl has been completed and the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, has assured that action will be taken against the nurses and doctors. The Minister was speaking during his 2021 budget presentation in the National Assembly on Monday morning. According…
