Dec 19, 2025
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Tourism body hails transport boost, corporate tax removal
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) welcomed measures announced by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday to improve transport access for tourism and…
International
Head’s century swings match firmly Australia’s way
Australia 371 and 271 for 4 (Head 142*, Carey 52*) lead England 286 (Stokes 83, Archer 51, Boland 3–45, Cummins 3–69) by 356 runs At…
Brazil, Guyana and Argentina drive non-OPEC crude growth into 2026
Global crude oil production is forecast to rise by about 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, with Brazil, Guyana and Argentina accounting for roughly…
Energy Conference fuels business growth and market expansion
Participation in the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is increasingly being credited with driving business expansion, enhancing market presence, and facilitating long-term transformation.…
Air Transat entry reinforces confidence in Guyana’s tourism and business outlook
Air Transat last night made its inaugural flight to Georgetown, signalling growing confidence in Guyana’s tourism and investment landscape. A cake to celebrate the occasion…
US CDC ends guidance that all newborns should get hepatitis B vaccine, in major policy shift
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday ended a long-standing recommendation that all US newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine, leaving it…
Venezuela surrounded: Trump orders ‘total’ blockade of sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers
United States President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all US-sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. “Venezuela is completely surrounded…
Inter-Caribbean launches Barbados–Guyana service
Guyana on Thursday welcomed Inter-Caribbean Airways’ inaugural service from Barbados to the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, as the country’s surging economy continues to boost…
Guyana, US sign agreement to expand military cooperation
Guyana and the United States have signed a Statement of Intent to expand joint military cooperation, the government said on Tuesday. The agreement was signed…
Guyana sees opportunity in linking ecotourism with Grenada’s beach market
Guyana has proposed linking its tourism offerings with Grenada, a move President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says will boost visitor arrivals, increase revenue and support…
Chevron to spend up to US$19 billion next year in focus on US, Guyana oil production
Chevron said on Wednesday that capital expenditure for 2026 will be between US$18 billion and US$19 billion as the oil major focuses on production in…
Kohli, Harshit, Kuldeep star to give India 1-0 lead
India 349 for 8 (Kohli 135, Rahul 60, Rohit 57) beat South Africa 332 (Breetzke 72, Jansen 70, Bosch 67, Kuldeep 4-68) by 17 runs…
Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed charged in $50M tax evasion and money laundering scheme
A federal grand jury in Miami returned an indictment on Oct. 2 charging two Guyanese nationals with participating in a multi-year scheme to evade millions…
Guyana pitches tech, agriculture and tourism to UK investors
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged British companies to expand investment in Guyana beyond traditional sectors, saying the country is entering a “new era” of…
China ready to help Guyana cultivate dragon fruit, bamboo, and other crops
China has offered technical support to Guyana in cultivating dragon fruit, bamboo, Chinese grass and other fruits and vegetables, the Ministry of Agriculture said on…
Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, dies days before 90th birthday
Veteran Indian film star Dharmendra died on Monday morning at his Mumbai residence after a brief illness. He was 89, passing just days before his…