OIL & GAS

Global Subsea Tree Orders Slump, but Guyana Remains a Key Growth Engine

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Global Subsea Tree Orders Slump, but Guyana Remains a Key Growth Engine Global orders for subsea tree units — critical components of offshore oil production — have hit their lowest level since 2020, with only 97 units awarded in the first seven months of 2025. A subsea tree, sometimes referred to as a “Christmas tree,” […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

LECI clears air on Wismar blackout — says One Communication pole caused outage

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) has denied claims that it had any role in the August 10 blackout that left Wismar residents without power, saying the outage was caused by a fallen utility pole belonging to One Communication.  The company explained that the incident occurred in Wisroc, near Wisburg Secondary School. According to LECI, […]

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CRIME

WIN candidates drunk and dangerous

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Two Moruca election candidates of the WIN party, Ira Wyandell Rodrigues (national) and Earl Richards (regional), are at the center of a shocking late-night crash. Initial reports allege that the men, both visibly intoxicated, slammed into a pickup carrying volleyball players returning from a tournament. The driver’s blood alcohol level was over 70. Shockingly, both […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Jagdeo ‘tired’ of excuses from GPL – vows overhaul if PPP re-elected

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has signalled that the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will face sweeping reforms and a strengthened management team if the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is returned to office after the September 1 elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House yesterday, Dr. Jagdeo admitted he is “tired” […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

Political Parties and International Observers Oversee GECOM’s Ballot Preparations

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

With just under three weeks to go before Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has started processing ballot papers and other sensitive materials under the supervision of political parties and the European Union Election Observer Mission. GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj confirmed that the process, which began earlier this week, includes […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

President Ali commissions $434.5M Waramuri Secondary School, opening doors for 400 Region One students

August 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

The educational landscape of the Moruca sub-district has taken a major leap forward with the commissioning of the $434.5 million Waramuri Secondary School by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday. The modern facility, which will open its doors in the new school term, can accommodate about 400 students from Waramuri, Haimaracabra, Para and surrounding […]

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From 5 to 22 fire stations: Wickham details Guyana Fire Service progress, public challenges

August 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham, appearing on Episode Eight of Safeguarding Our Nation, provided a comprehensive overview of the advancements made by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) under his leadership. Throughout the discussion, Wickham emphasised not only the growing national capacity of the GFS but also the urgent need for public cooperation—particularly in curbing the […]

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GUYANA-VENEZUELA BORDER DISPUTE UPDATE

August 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Government of Guyana has been formally informed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Venezuela has filed its Rejoinder, the final written document in the ongoing border controversy over the 1899 Arbitral Award.The move means the ICJ now has all the written arguments from both countries. The Court will next set dates for […]

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UK expands ‘deport now, appeal later’ initiative- Guyana among new countries listed

August 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

The United Kingdom has expanded its “deport now, appeal later” policy and now includes Guyana in its list of 15 new countries whose nationals can be deported before their legal appeals are heard. With the new additions such as Canada, India, and Australia, the list of eligible countries now stands at 23. The policy was […]

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Free University Access for All Police Officers

July 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Irfaan Ali today revealed that discussions were held on how to further professionalise the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and support career development within the body. The talks focused on making the GPF more agile, competitive, and grounded in values such as academic achievement, opportunity, fairness, and accountability. As part of this push, the government […]

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