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Guyana Moves Closer To 1 Million BPD

In its latest move offshore, ExxonMobil and its consortium partners have pushed Guyanese oil output to 770,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the start-up of its fourth floating production system, according to a report from Baird Maritime. This latest jump in production caps a sharp upward trajectory over recent months. In August, the consortium was […]

Wales Gas-to-Energy project enters 24-hr operation as construction accelerates

The government’s flagship Wales Gas-to-Energy project has entered a new phase of development, moving into 24-hour operations as work accelerates on the construction of the 300-megawatt power plant. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the transition during a visit to the project site on Friday evening, which coincided with the final concrete pour for the […]

President Ali orders 24-hr work on Stanleytown bridge to meet December deadline

President Dr Irfaan Ali conducted a late-night inspection of the ongoing Stanleytown bridge construction on the West Bank of Demerara over the weekend, urging the contractor to accelerate progress and maintain a 24-hour work schedule to ensure timely completion. During the surprise Sunday midnight visit, President Ali walked the site with the contractor, Komal, as […]

Police to crack down on reckless drivers during East Bank road works

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has ordered stricter enforcement along the East Bank corridor as major rehabilitation works continue, directing the Guyana Police Force to take a firm stance against reckless drivers and truck operators causing further traffic chaos. During a high-level meeting on Sunday with the contractor, consultant, engineers, and representatives from the Police Force, […]

Allottees of New Mabaruma Housing Scheme to Access Lands by Mid-December

The government’s aggressive push to expand housing access in hinterland regions continues to advance, with infrastructure works on the new Tract ‘A’ Housing Scheme in Mabaruma, Region One now 45% complete. Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin Croal stated that the 17-acre development is on schedule to allow allottees to begin accessing their plots by mid-December […]

AI integration for CXC up for discussion

Over a four-day span from October 8 to 11, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) brought more than 300 educators, students, employers and other stakeholders together in Guyana to deliberate on the incorporation of artificial intelligence into regional assessment practices. The engagement sessions—part of a broader regional tour—sought to lay the groundwork for a standards and […]

President Ali warns East Bank road contractor over poor management

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday issued a stern warning to the contractor and consultant working on the East Bank Public Road project, over what he described as poor contract management and an unacceptable lack of progress. During a meeting with the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Sheladia Associates Inc., engineers, and members of […]

Government Apps Among First Steps In Digitization Plan

Guyana is gearing up to roll out four new government mobile applications over the next six weeks in a bid to deepen its digital transformation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced during the inauguration of the SOMA Hotel. The apps are designed to enhance transparency in public services and bolster accountability of officials, forming part of […]

Elderly Man Crushed to Death After House Collapses in Richmond Village

An elderly man was killed on the Essequibo Coast after the old wooden house he lived in collapsed, trapping him beneath the debris. The deceased has been identified as Fazal Mohomid, a resident of Richmond Village, Region Two. According to reports, Mohomid, a father of two, had been living alone for several years following the […]

24-Hour drone system to aid monitoring East Bank corridor traffic

President Dr Irfaan Ali has directed that a 24-hour drone monitoring system be introduced to manage traffic along the East Bank Demerara corridor, following last week’s massive congestion caused by ongoing road works. The decision was made during a high-level meeting at State House with officials from the Ministry of Public Works, the Guyana Police […]