OIL & GAS

Gov’t to sign new shallow-water PSA next week

December 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has confirmed that Government will next Tuesday sign a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with Cybele (Cybil Energy Limited) for the S7 shallow-water block. He explained that most of the shallow-water blocks awarded in the recent bid round measure an average of 2,000 square kilometres, including the S7 block. “We […]

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FINANCE

Massive investment push coming in 2026 budget- major shift to long term investments

December 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has signalled a major shift in Guyana’s 2026 National Budget, away from routine government spending and towards investments that strengthen long-term economic competitiveness. Speaking at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association’s (GMSA) 30th Anniversary Dinner and Awards on Wednesday, he […]

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CRIME

Drunk driver crashes at Alness, kills passenger

December 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police in Berbice are probing a late-night crash along the Alness Public Road that claimed the life of a Corentyne man. The accident occurred around 11:20 on Thursday night when the driver of motor car PWW 6986 reportedly lost control while speeding and under the influence. The car, driven by a 31-year-old man from John’s […]

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TRAGEDY

Police Probe Fatal Accident at Aubrey Barker, Blue Mountain Intersection

December 6, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ have launched an investigation into a fatal accident that occurred around 12:00 hrs on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the intersection of Aubrey Barker and Blue Mountain Roads, Georgetown. The incident involved motor car PAJ 9875, driven by a 32-year-old salesman of Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, and pedestrian 50-year-old […]

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HEALTH

GPHC says dialysis demand now outpacing capacity, Guyana leads region in kidney transplants

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has reported that the number of patients seeking dialysis and kidney transplant services has grown beyond what the system can comfortably handle, even as the institution celebrates a major medical achievement. GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Robbie Rambarran, explained during a press briefing that the surge began over the last […]

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ERC spreads Christmas joy with annual toy drive across three regions

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has kicked off its annual Christmas Toy Distribution, spreading holiday cheer to children across Regions Five, Six, and One as part of its 2025 festive outreach. The initiative, which the Commission carries out every year to promote goodwill and togetherness, began its first phase on December 1. By the following […]

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POLITICS

Bhagwandin blasts WIN leader’s ignorant cash grant attack on Pres Ali

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

Financial analyst Joel Bhagwandin has slammed the embattled, U.S.-sanctioned businessman and leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, accusing him of launching one of the “lowest” political attacks on President Irfaan Ali over the issue of cash grants. According to Bhagwandin, the WIN leader recently posted a pre-recorded, scripted statement comparing Guyana to […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

ERC flags 111 hate-speech infractions during 2025 elections period

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) recorded 111 infractions related to racially and religiously offensive content during the 2025 General and Regional Elections period. This was revealed in the Commission’s Election Observation Report, which was handed over to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The breaches were detected between July 1 and September 19, 2025, as the […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Railway Courtyard opened, heritage walk, craft shops and family spaces coming

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

Georgetown has gained a major new attraction with the official opening of the Railway Courtyard at Lamaha and High Streets, a project President Dr. Irfaan Ali says will honour Guyana’s past while improving the city’s future. Speaking at a simple ceremony, President Ali described the courtyard as a historic space deeply tied to the growth […]

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OIL & GAS

Chevron sets 2026 capital spend, highlights focus on Guyana stake

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

Chevron has announced that it will invest between US$18 billion and US$19 billion in 2026, with most of the spending directed toward its U.S. operations and projects tied to its recently acquired interest in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The company noted that this range falls at the lower end of its earlier forecast of US$18–US$21 billion […]

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