Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
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Check who petroleum companies are hiring, buying from – Canadian MinisterBy Bibi Khatoon There is need for government to monitor the employment practices of companies in the petroleum industry to…
Berbice Bridge toll increase politically motivated- PattersonThe Government believes that there is “political machinations” behind the announcement by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) that it…
Small vendors, other Berbicians fear ‘sudden destruction’ if new bridge toll goes aheadThe intended increase in tolls for use of the Berbice River bridge has left hire car, minibus operators and small…
Joint ventures will improve standards, increase competitiveness – Dr. BynoeRecently appointed Head of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe has touted joint ventures as a way of raising…
Gov’t to seek legal advice as BBCI announces ‘burdensome’ toll increasesBy Bibi Khatoon The Government remains firm in its position that the increase in tolls by the Berbice Bridge Company…
Berbice Bridge to implement toll increase next monthThe Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) is forging ahead with increases in the toll to utilise the crossing, despite not having…
Talks begin on whether to blacklist defaulting contractorsThe Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on Monday began a series of consultations on proposed regulations to allow public entities to…
Canada to help Guyana develop oil and gas industryBy Devina Samaroo Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources of Newfoundland and Labrador, Siobhan Coady has pledged her country's commitment to…
City Hall owes $141M to company for cleanup works in GeorgetownA local engineering firm is owed an estimated $141 million for cleanup works around the city dating back to 2015.…
The Economy: Unemployment benefits and the NISAt the 49th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) that was held recently, the Minister of Finance put forward…
50-member Oil & Gas delegation from Canada due next weekA Canadian Oil and Gas Trade Mission of approximately 50 persons from the offshore oil and gas industry of the…
Safari from GT to Boa Visa celebrates 50 years of Guyana/Brazil relationsLocal Tour company Rainforest Tours, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Tourism and the Embassy…
ECD Supermarket caught selling expired goodsThe Government Analyst –Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has initiated criminal proceedings against the proprietor of a recently established supermarket…
Gov’t responds to concerns of Leguan residentsThe Ministry of Public Infrastructure is urging farmers in Leguan, Region Three to desist from driving combines or other tracked…
Persons being trained to assist in using pedestrian overpassesWith elevators installed at the four pedestrian overpasses constructed on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD), the Ministry of Public…
No controversy over Diwali date this yearThere is no controversy in Guyana this year over the date for the celebration of Diwali and so all celebrations…
E-Networks celebrates its 15th AnniversaryE-Networks Inc., Guyana’s leading cable TV provider, celebrated a milestone this year of 15 years in business. Founded in 2003,…
29 Trainers sign contracts to improve Math performanceTo improve the overall performance of Mathematics among students at the secondary school level, the Education Ministry has begun training…
