May 22, 2025
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Guyanese businesses encouraged to tap into Afreximbank opportunities
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to meet with organisations and businesses…
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Randy Jagdeo charged with ’Inciting Persons to Commit Treason
Randy Jagdeo, a 39-year-old resident of Lot 159 Third Street, Alexander Village, was arrested by a detective on Wednesday and charged today with Inciting Persons…
Four arrested after cocaine, cannabis found at Supenaam Waterfront
Four men were arrested on Tuesday night after police discovered over 50 grams of suspected cocaine and a smaller quantity of cannabis near the Farmer's…
SOCU seizes gold, over $17M in cash in latest crackdown
Authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling operations, with the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) announcing the arrest of a Brazilian…
Private Sector Commission prepares for key observer role in 2025 elections
The newly appointed chairman of Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC), Gerald Gouveia Jr., says the body is preparing to play an observer role in the…
Private security sector continues to top labour complaints, ministry urges reform
The private security sector continues to be the leading source of labour-related complaints in Guyana, accounting for 25 per cent of all grievances filed with…
Audits raise $279M in disputed oil costs, third report under review
After raising concerns over more than US$279 million in oil expenses claimed by ExxonMobil and its partners following audits of the Stabroek Block, the government…
Afreximbank launches US$1 billion oil services fund to support local businesses in O&G sector
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Wednesday launched a US$1 billion oil services financing facility in Guyana, aimed at supporting local businesses in the oil…
Demerara Bank cuts loan rate, slashes fees
Demerara Bank has announced a major reduction in its Home Loan interest rate, now offering a competitive five per cent rate for loan amounts up…
Michelle Nicholas: ‘When women unite, they change the world’
The 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) recognised 25 outstanding women leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony,…
Guyana Global Super League looks to fill Champions League T20 vacuum
More than 10 years after the Champions League T20 — a tournament that brought domestic T20 franchises together — a similar tournament that was successfully…
Contract signed for US$22.58M 15-megawatt solar farm in Linden
Linden is leading the way in sustainable energy, as a contract was signed today for the establishment of a 15-megawatt solar farm in the community.…
Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the…
Boosting efficiency in justice: Five Court of Appeal judges sworn in
Five judges were today appointed to the Court of Appeal and will begin work on tackling the backlog of cases. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice Navindra…
The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in past year
Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam. The…
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for…