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Indonesians to return home after dispute with Guyanese employerBy Bibi Khatoon Twenty-six Indonesian workers will soon be on their way home after a dispute over payment with their…
$9.6M in solar powered streetlights installed at Stabroek Market SquareIn the latter part of December 2017, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) installed 12 80W solar-powered street lights around the…
The flaws of the Exxon Contract – Guyana has lost trillions - Part 1By Charles S. Ramson Attorney at Law Oil and Gas Consultant President Granger as the leader of the Government of…
World-class negotiators needed for future oil contracts – Private SectorThe Private Sector Commission (PSC) has suggested government hires world-class negotiators for future oil contracts, given what it said were…
Indonesians stranded in Guyana after fired by local companyOver twenty Indonesian nationals are stranded in Guyana after the fishing company with which they were employed allegedly fired them.…
Stabroek Block estimated value increases to 3.2 billion barrelsFollowing the discovery of high bearing oil reservoir at the Ranger-1 field, the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana is now being…
Brazil ready to invest in Guyana’s oil and gas sectorGuyana’s South American neighbour Brazil is ready and willing to give a helping hand in the development of the…
Non-compliant broadcasters will be taken off air soonAction will be taken against non-compliant broadcasting entities that do not take the relevant steps to become compliant with the…
After 20 years CN Sharma finally gets radio licenseBy Devina Samaroo After waiting more than 20 years for a license to operate a radio station, prominent broadcaster, CN…
Garbage collection fee from FebruaryBy Bibi Khatoon In an effort to increase the revenue of the City Council, Town Clerk, Royston King will be…
CH&PA facing challenges in repossessing lands from private developersBy Bibi Khatoon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA), Lelon Saul said while the…
ExxonMobil announces sixth oil discovery offshore GuyanaIRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil Corporation announced today positive results from its Ranger-1 exploration well, marking ExxonMobil’s sixth oil discovery offshore…
City’s garbage contractors to resume services FridayThe two major garbage collectors contracted by the Georgetown municipality- Brothers Disposal Services and Cevons Waste Management - are expected…
Sophia squatters no longer need to relocateBy Bibi Khatoon The Department of Housing has acknowledged that it acted in a hasty manner when it forcefully demolished…
1,000 house lots allocated in 2017As the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is looking to acquire more lands, it has already interviewed and qualified…
The Economy: An Overview of Guyana’s Draft Local Content Policy for the Petroleum SectorIntroduction The most important objective of having a Local Content Policy (LCP) in place, is to develop and support local…
Businessman pushes for city to set up used oil refineryBy Devina Samaroo A local businessman is hoping that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown accept his proposal…
Gold Board gets new GMEondrene Thompson has been appointed the new General Manager of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB), taking over from Lisaveta Ramotar,…

