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MovieTowne spending US$45 million in GuyanaMovieTownne, the Trinidad theatre and entertainment franchise says it is investing US$45 million in its Guyana operations and has announced…
New ‘Guyana Pride’ rice variety to boost productionA new paddy variety, already bearing the nickname “Guyana Pride,” has been introduced to rice farmers and could prove popular…
Fuel smuggling ‘alive and well’ – GRA bossFuel smuggling is “alive and well,” the country’s tax chief said Tuesday, but the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has said…
$80M to establish centre for Behavioural Studies & Research at UGSome $80 million in donations from the Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation will be used to upgrade what is popularly…
Guyana rejects improper collection, use of citizens’ personal dataGuyana rejected the unauthorised collection and improper use of citizens’ personal data when it met with regional leaders at a…
Demtoco records dip in profitsGuyana’s leading cigarette distribution firm, the Demerara Tobacco Company (Demtoco) recorded a 9.5% decrease in its profit before tax last…
Gov’t closes Gold Board lab after Mercury threatMinister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman has announced that the burning of raw gold at the Gold Board lab will…
Unlikely Guyana will experience an oil spill – Exxon Country ManagerSpeaking from a statistical point of view, Country Manager of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), Rod Henson says…
Guyanese urged to minimise use of plasticAs Guyana joins the rest of the world in observing Earth Day 2018, the country’s leaders are urging citizens to…
Buxton residents owe GWI $116MResidents of Buxton, East Coast Demerara owe a total of $116M to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) of which $89M…
Author with Guyanese roots in race row with Prince Charles- Prince Charles has been accused of making a serious gaffe after telling a woman with Guyanese origins “Well, you…
I drink pipe water ‘all the time’ – GWI’s Dr Van West-CharlesThe country’s water authority - Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Friday afternoon signed a US$3.5 million contract for the overhaul of…
Religious Group to host Major Women’s ConferenceThe Freedom Life Ministries will be hosting its “Women Stronger than their Struggles” Conference, an annual activity aimed at empowering…
Fishermen banned from operating at Hope CanalBy Devina Samaroo Fishermen who dock their boats at the Hope Canal Water Conservancy to guard against pounding waves are…
Refunds for Dynamic Airways customers to begin May 2The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has announced that it will begin refunding Dynamic Airways customers from May 2, 2018. Dynamic…
Measures in place to assist returning Guyanese, Venezuelans seeking refugeBy Bibi Khatoon As a result of the economic crisis in Venezuela, a number of Guyanese who would have migrated…
Eteringbang Airstrip to be closed for 7 daysIn an effort to improve the quality of the Eteringbang airstrip, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure will be commencing the…
Loans, reduced airline fares for Guyana CarnivalThe Guyana Carnival Committee today announced that airlines, hotels and other businesses are offering discount prices for the event but…

