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Guyana’s first law school: land cleared, construction to begin soon
THE proposed site for Guyana’s very own Council of Legal Education (CLE) law school has been cleared, and construction is expected to begin soon. This is according to the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, who...

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil
India’s brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms — fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. Photograph: Reuters The first powers the present; the second paves the way for Viksit Bharat in 2047. But for now,...

Mustapha tasks GSA with leading regional efforts in agriculture, food security
A section of the students of the Guyana School of Agriculture Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has challenged the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) to be at the forefront as Guyana leads regional efforts in agriculture production and...

‘UK’s £3B debt trap’ – Analysts warn Guyana risks sliding into a debt trap
Oct 13, 2025 News …as British commercial interests tighten their grip Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram (Kaieteur News) – Last week, the United Kingdom increased its export credit financing limit for Guyana from £2.1 billion to £3.0 billion, a...

Exxon slaps Guyana with whopping US$2.3B exploration bill
Oct 13, 2025 News — as country collects less than US$1B in royalties to date (Kaieteur News) – Guyana has been handed a bill for approximately US$2.3B by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) for exploration activities conducted in the Stabroek Block,...

Guyana to launch four new government apps as part of national digital push
Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans to launch four new government software applications within the next six weeks, marking a major step in Guyana’s drive to digitize public services and improve transparency. Speaking at the opening...

Engineering, labour force to be doubled at gas-to-energy site
—as 24-hour operations underway to meet 2026 deadline — All four gas turbines to be laid by December WORKS are progressing rapidly at the gas-to-energy (GtE) project site, with 24-hour operations now underway to accelerate completion. All four gas...

Munroe commends GBTI for introducing ‘invoice financing’ to support Guyanese oil and gas suppliers
DIRECTOR of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe, has commended the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) for demonstrating flexibility as it now allows local companies to use invoices from oil and gas companies to access loans....

Allied Health to play key role in Guyana’s expanding digital, medical frontiers – Dr Anthony
MINISTER of Health Dr Frank Anthony has underscored the growing importance of allied health professionals in Guyana’s rapidly modernising healthcare landscape, pointing to major advancements in digital health, research, and medical technology that...

Four-lane Stanleytown bridge to be completed by mid-December
CONSTRUCTION works for the expansion of the Stanleytown bridge along the West Bank of Demerara corridor into a four-lane modern concrete structure will be completed by the second week of December. This is according to the head of GAICO...

Charting a new course for Guyana’s maritime and oil future
THE recent opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge marks a watershed moment in Guyana’s development trajectory. For the first time in our nation’s history, ships can now pass unimpeded down the Demerara River. This achievement is...

Smarter, Sustainable, Affordable Energy Future
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali’s government continues to deliver on its promise of transformation, one that is modern, people-centred and grounded in sustainable national development. Among the flagship undertakings driving this transformation is the...

Transforming Guyana’s fisheries: A sector on the rise
Dear Editor, AS a proud Guyanese, I am heartened to see the remarkable strides our government is making to support fisherfolk and modernise the fisheries sector. Fishing is more than an industry; it is a lifeline for thousands of families along...

Guyanese companies must get into British markets – Dr Ramsaroop
…as some 40 local businesses prepare for BritCham’s networking event in London As Guyanese companies prepare to head to London for the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana’s (BritCham Guyana) annual Business Forum and Networking Event next month,...

PSC ‘actively’ looking to find solutions to Trinidad shipping delays
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Gerry Gouveia Jr. has said that the body is looking at solutions to ongoing port congestion and shipping delays in Trinidad which the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) pointed out...

President Ali highlights Wales development zone as hub for manufacturing, agro-processing, among other ventures
GUYANA’S landmark gas-to-energy project is poised to fuel far more than affordable electricity – it will also serve as the foundation for the development of the expansive Wales Development Zone, which is set to host a range of new industries,...

Regional data center in Guyana can cost US$3B
Last Updated on Sunday, 12 October 2025, 9:37 by Writer President Irfaan Ali, TOTALTEC’s Founder Lars Mangal and Head of the Guyana Office of Investment Dr Peter Ramsaroop at the opening of the SOMA Hotel at Houston, East Bank Demerara. The cost...

CARPHA strengthens training in safe shipping of infectious substances
CARPHA Strengthens Regional Biosafety with Training in Safe Shipping of Infectious Substances The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML), in collaboration with the International Air Transport...

SOMA Hotel & Restaurant added to Guyana’s hospitality sector
The SOMA Hotel & Restaurant at Houston, Greater Georgetown was officially commissioned on Saturday and represents a major private investment in Guyana’s growing service and hospitality sector — strategically positioned within one of the country’s...

Government’s genetic improvement programme a clear success – Minister Mustapha
-farmers showcase their best at GLDA’s Ruminant Expo AS part of the 2025 Agriculture Month activities, Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha attended the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA)’s Ruminant Expo, held at the...