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AUTOMOTIVE

Car loans surge 29% as household borrowing climbs

Guyanese borrowed significantly more to finance motor vehicles during the first half of 2026, with outstanding credit for cars climbing to $43…

7 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

UNGATEGORIZED

Gov’t to launch special investment vehicle for diaspora to invest in major projects

Guyanese in the diaspora will soon have an opportunity to put their money into major development projects at home through a new…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

OIL & GAS

Hammerhead development drilling begins; first oil targeted for 2029

Development drilling has started at the Hammerhead Project offshore Guyana, as work advances to bring the Stabroek Block development into production by…

2 hours ago · Staff Reporter

COURT

Full Court clears way for State to take possession of VAMED hospital sites

The Full Court of the High Court has cleared the way for the State to take possession of the sites, containers and…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter

POLITICS

Ali calls for permanent Security Council seats for Africa, Latin America and Caribbean

President Irfaan Ali has renewed calls for sweeping reforms of the United Nations, including permanent representation for Africa, Latin America and the…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter

EDUCATION

Minister Rodrigues Officially Launches GuyExpo 2026; Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration Begins

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, on Thursday officially launched GuyExpo 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre, marking the…

23 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Agriculture

Aquaculture production jumps 50.3% in first half of 2026

Guyana’s aquaculture industry recorded a sharp increase in production during the first half of 2026, growing by 50.3 per cent compared with…

23 hours ago · Staff Reporter

OIL & GAS

GPL remains financially afloat as rising fuel costs push funding needs into billions of dollars

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says it remains financially afloat despite rising fuel costs, with the government providing additional funding to…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

GECOM

Jaskaran says political views did not influence election analysis

Forensic auditor Terrence Jaskaran on Wednesday rejected suggestions that his political views compromised his work as an expert witness in the trial…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

ENVIRONMENT

Initial Bourda Market Designs Reviewed to Better Reflect Guyanese Shopping Culture

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, Project Manager with responsibility for Markets Anjanie Ramlall, and Deputy Permanent Secretary…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter