COURT

Acid attack plotter now jointly charged in acid attack case

October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

The criminal case against 32-year-old Keron Daniels took a new turn on Monday when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabyo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Daniels, who was previously charged alone, is now jointly charged with another man, Ivor Billingy, for the September 3, 2025 acid attack that left two women badly injured. The […]

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OIL & GAS

Guyana FPSO Contract Awarded to Chinese Contractor

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

Bomesc (Beijing Oriental Marine Exploration & Construction) has secured contracts worth up to US$240 million to supply topsides modules for a future FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) unit. The contracts involve Bomesc working under Modec subsidiaries in conjunction with ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) and VWS (Vestas Wind Systems). Bomesc’s participation will focus on delivering […]

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FINANCE

Oko Gold Project a go For Altair Mining Company

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

In what could be a landmark transaction in Guyanese mining, Altair Minerals Ltd has completed the acquisition of the Greater Oko Project, consolidating fragmented exploration blocks into one near-contiguous land package. The company and its backers tout this move as positioning Altair at the front door of what might be the region’s “last El Dorado.” […]

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OIL & GAS

“It would appear that OGGN perhaps misled the senators” -Routledge on Exxon’s tax credit allegations

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge, has suggested that U.S. Senators may have been misled by the Oil and Gas Governance Network (OGGN) regarding claims that American taxpayers are subsidising ExxonMobil’s operations in Guyana. Routledge made the statement during a media conference at the company’s new Ogle, East Coast Demerara headquarters, while addressing […]

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CRIME

Investigation Underway into Alleged Murder at La Penitence

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Police Force is investigating the alleged murder of a mixed-race male whose name, address, and occupation are yet to be ascertained. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at about 03:45 hrs on Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown. Detectives responded and arrived at the scene at approximately 04:00 hours. Upon arrival, the […]

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COURT

Berbice Woman Fined After Dropping Domestic Abuse Complaint

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

A Berbice woman has been fined a total of $60,000 for wasting the court’s time after withdrawing an abuse case she had filed against her husband. Joanna Ramoutar, of Lot 143, Number Two Village, East Canje, Berbice, was fined $20,000 on each of three charges by Magistrate Michelle Matthias. In June 2025, Ramoutar made a […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

GCAA launches e-services platform for aircraft landing permits

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Monday unveiled its new Aircraft Landing Permit e-Services Portal a major leap toward modernizing Guyana’s aviation administration. The launch ceremony, held at the GCAA’s Kingston headquarters, was attended by Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar, National Security Advisor Captain Gerry Gouveia, GCAA Director General Lt. Col. […]

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HEALTH

President Ali proposes a regional Red Crescent office in Guyana

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

-Long-term partnership with Qatar to strengthen disaster response and healthcare links President Irfaan Ali has proposed the establishment of a Red Crescent office for the Western Hemisphere right here in Guyana, as part of ongoing collaboration with Qatar. Speaking at a dinner held on Sunday in honour of the visiting Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy, […]

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OIL & GAS

Oil Giant ExxonMobil Denies Fraudulent Tax Involvement

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

ExxonMobil Guyana has publicly rebutted assertions that it has benefited from U.S. foreign tax credits tied to its operations in Guyana, with the company’s local president accusing U.S. senators of being misled by outside groups. The controversy emerged after three U.S. lawmakers—Senators Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Merkley and Chris Van Hollen—sent a letter to ExxonMobil’s global […]

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HEALTH

Dr. Anthony eyes expanded medical collaboration with Qatar

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

— Minister praises visiting Red Crescent team, highlights future training and hospital development Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has announced plans for deeper medical collaboration between Guyana and Qatar following the successful visit of the Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy. Speaking at a dinner hosted on Sunday by President Irfaan Ali in honour of […]

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