Omai Gold Mines says its updated mineral resource estimate has pushed the Omai Gold Project further into large-scale territory, with the company now reporting 2.495 million ounces of gold in the Indicated category and 5.465 million ounces in the Inferred category across the Wenot and Gilt deposits. The company is also positioning the project as […]
INFRASTRUCTURE
5,000 homes targeted as GEA rolls out grid solar push, promising major cuts to electricity bills
Head of the Guyana Energy Agency, Mahendra Sharma, says the government’s newly launched grid-connected solar household initiative could significantly reduce monthly electricity costs for consumers, while creating a new class of energy producers across the country.Speaking on the Starting Point podcast hosted by Kiana Wilburg, Sharma detailed how the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Grid […]
Renewables to supply up to 25% of peak demand as Guyana adds 50MW this year -GEA
Guyana is on track to significantly boost its renewable energy capacity this year, with the government expected to add about 50 megawatts (MW), bringing renewables closer to supplying a quarter of the country’s peak electricity demand.This is according to Head of the Guyana Energy Agency, Dr. Mahendra Sharma, who said the expansion forms part of […]
New dialysis centres across regions to expand access to life-saving treatment
The Ministry of Health is set to expand access to critical kidney care with plans to construct six new dialysis centres across Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, bringing treatment closer to patients who depend on the life-saving service.The new facilities will be located at Lima (Region Two), De Kinderen (Region Three), Diamond and […]
109 La Grange vendors draw lots for new vending spots
One hundred and nine vendors operating along the La Grange/Bagotsville roadway on Sundays have now been assigned new vending locations after participating in a lottery exercise organised by the Ministry of Public Works on Saturday.The activity was conducted as part of efforts to relocate vendors from the roadside to a safer and more organised area […]
GPL forecasts 600% spike in power demand by 2030
-existing consumers, industrial expansion driving surge Guyana’s electricity demand is expected to climb dramatically over the next five years, with projections pointing to a staggering 600 per cent increase in generating capacity requirements by 2030. The disclosure was made by Head of Executive Management at Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, during a panel […]
$2.8B Georgetown Enhancement Programme Targets Markets, Green Spaces and Historic Sites
Vendors at Stabroek Market, residents of East Ruimveldt and families who use Merriman’s Mall could soon see long-awaited improvements, as the government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme aimed at upgrading markets, green spaces and historic sites across the capital. The allocation was examined on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, […]
$2B budgeted for road upgrades, including Heroes Highway, Schoonard to Crane
The government has budgeted $2 billion this year for a series of road upgrades and expansion works, including sections of the Heroes Highway and the West Coast Demerara corridor, as part of its ongoing infrastructure programme. During consideration of the estimates, the responsible minister confirmed that the allocation will fund asphalt overlay works from Schoonard […]
Guyana to introduce stricter penalties, scanners as e-border system expands
President Irfaan Ali says Government will move to tighten border controls with new scanners, tougher penalties for false declarations and deeper integration of technology into national security, as the country advances its e-border protection system. Addressing the opening of the Annual Police Officers Conference 2026 on Wednesday, the Head of State said the e-border system […]
Gov’t Nearing Completion of Negotiations to Acquire Berbice Bridge
The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring full ownership of the Berbice River Bridge, with Public Works Minister Juan Edghill disclosing that negotiations are nearing completion. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the consideration of the 2026 Budget estimates in the Committee of Supply, as the National Assembly examined allocations under the […]