Apr 9, 2025
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Renewed focus on advancing Guyana-Suriname business ties
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has elected a new Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, with a renewed focus on advancing private sector…
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GRA can conduct post audits, Attorney General confirms
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has pointed out that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is empowered to conduct “post audits” of transactions in an effort to…
Joint ventures aiding growth of local businesses
Local businesses have been forming joint ventures with overseas companies in an effort to invest and build lasting partnerships in the petroleum sector. They navigated…
President comforts families of killed Linden men
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with the grieving family members of two men who died within the last 24 hours in Linden,…
Bandits aged 15, 22, shot dead
Two bandits — 15-year-old Tyrese Adams of Pineapple Street, East Ruimveldt, and 22-year-old Orwin Garraway of 595 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme — were shot dead…
SOCU operation: Essequibo miner arrested, gold, cash seized
A gold miner and businessman from the Essequibo Coast was arrested on Tuesday during a Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) operation. According to a release,…
Man kills partner, turns gun on self
Police are investigating an alleged murder and attempted suicide that unfolded on Tuesday evening, claiming the life of 30-year-old Marissa Beete, an employee of the…
PPP supports investigation into Linden killings, decries politicisation of events
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has expressed deep concern over the tragic deaths of Ronaldo Peters and Dan Johnson. Peters was fatally shot by a…
Local businesses connect and learn about industry trends
The third annual Local Content Summit officially opened today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The summit provides business owners with access to expert-led panel discussions…
No sidelining of local businesses, affirms President
President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that Guyana is not barring international investment in the oil and gas sector, but rather creating an environment that…
Linden Protest: President Ali to meet families, community leaders
President Irfaan Ali said he will meet with the families of those affected by two recent police-related incidents in Linden, as part of a broader…
Protester fatally shot; police officers injured in Linden protest
A protester was fatally shot during unrest in Wismar, Linden, following heightened tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement officers. The incident occurred as protests erupted…
Unified approach necessary for enhanced workplace safety, says Prime Minister
With workplace safety being a major focus within the Caribbean labour force, Guyana’s Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips has issued the call for enhanced…
McCoy ‘talks up’ investments in people at Uzbekistan forum
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, underscored Guyana’s commitment to human development and national resilience at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Standing…
Minister Benn urges calm amid unrest in Wismar
Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, is urging calm and peace as he expressed concern over the ongoing unrest in Wismar, Linden, following the tragic shooting…
President Ali: IAST to be transformed into ’global innovation hub’
The government is engaging major tech giants to transform the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) into a centre for research, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Police claim alleged wanted man succumbs to ’accidental’ gun shot wound during escape attempt
A 26-year-old man who was reportedly wanted for questioning in relation to an alleged sexual offence involving a minor was fatally shot by police during…
US$100 million injected into foreign exchange market
The Government of Guyana has announced an immediate injection of US$100 million into the foreign exchange market to address delays in the availability of foreign…