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New online payment system launchedA new online payment platform has been launched that would make it easier for those who wish to make payments…
Maritime safety and petroleum institute launchedThe Maritime Safety Training Institute, aimed at developing a workforce which can provide services to Guyana’s offshore oil and gas…
Ansa Motors launches Fuso, Freightliner in GuyanaBy Isanella Patoir Ansa Motors, a subsidiary of the Ansa McAl Group of Companies, on Thursday announced its partnership with…
‘Fish and chips’ receipts spark new look at discrimination faced by Indigenous PeoplesBy Ravin Singh Indigenous peoples in Guyana continue to face discrimination and are routinely referred to in derogatory terms. Just…
Banks DIH bringing families together early for ChristmasBy Isanella Patoir Banks DIH on Saturday brought families together for a day of fun at their third annual Santa’s…
Three top int’l airlines eye GuyanaThree top international airlines, including United Airlines, are eyeing the Guyana market, Finance MinisterWinston Jordan told the News Room Friday.…
Bank of Baroda’s exit from Guyana sad, but not surprising – Finance MinisterIndia’s leading public sector bank, the Bank of Baroda, has commenced steps to sell its Guyana operations, but the Government…
GNBS not equipped to adjust and regulate noise metersBy Bibi Khatoon As authorities move to clamp down on noise nuisance, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) says…
‘Freedom Boss’ not defeated by Govt’s ban at Marriott Beach frontBy Isanella Patoir Popular party promoter, Marlon Jacobs says that the Government’s recent ban on hosting of parties at the…
US$11.6M IDB loan for Guyana's energy sector approvedThe US$11.6 million loan will prepare Guyana for its transition towards becoming a major oil and gas producing state Relying…
$159M for Hinterland electrification in 2019The Government is seeking $159M in the 2019 budget to continue hinterland electrification projects. Speaking Wednesday morning in the National…
Safety measures resulted in reduced river accidents in 2018Several safety measures, which were initiated by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) this year resulted in a reduction in river…
First electric car could be In Guyana by mid-2019The first electric car in the public service could be in Guyana by mid next year, according to Chief Executive…
GRDB inks US$5.2M contract for rice exports to PanamaThe Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has inked a US$5.2M contract for the supply of 9,075 tonnes of white rice…
Special water rates for PensionersPensioners are encouraged by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to visit the nearest GWI office to be registered for a…
Stockfeeds shares sold below value to Robert Badal – Finance MinisterGovernment’s shares in Guyana Stockfeeds Limited were sold to the majority shareholder, Robert Badal at a price below market value,…
Republic/Scotiabank deal could violate laws – Finance MinisterBy Devina Samaroo Finance Minister, Winston Jordan believes the pending transaction between Republic Bank and Scotiabank could violate the country’s…
Put Local Content Policy in place now – PSC tells Gov’tThe Private Sector Commission (PSC) was Monday stern in its call for an end to discussions and the operationalization of…

