June 2025

Ahead of the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections, General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said the party still believes it has much more work to do. Jagdeo, who is also Guyana’s Vice President, spoke about the PPP’s plans for continued development across Guyana, should it be re-elected
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo described the political opposition as “short-sighted” and again defended the government’s infrastructure investments as necessary ventures to support the population’s needs. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted the commencement of registration for the PAL motor vehicle series, only about three months after registration for the PAK series started. He
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GUYOIL Aviation Services Inc. (GASI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GUYOIL), has secured a contract to supply aviation fuel to newly launched KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.  This partnership is expected to bolster GASI’s position in the regional aviation fuel market. GASI, established in 2015, operates from the Cheddi Jagan International
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A 60-year-old Chinese businessman was robbed of $70,000 in cash on Wednesday evening during a daring attack at his business place, WF Fast Food Restaurant, located in D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown. The incident occurred around 18:55 hrs and involved four suspects — two males and two females — all of African descent and believed to be
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Ismail Muhammad- Al-Cush, the APNU+AFC Region Five councillor has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali and the governing People Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). His endorsement is the latest in a series ahead of the upcoming September 1, 2025 General and Regional elections. Al-Cush made the announcement on Thursday. He cited “internal rambling” as a reson for his
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By the end of the decade, Guyana should get about US$10 billion (or about G$2 trillion) annually from royalties and its share of oil profits due to production in the lucrative Stabroek Block offshore, an ExxonMobil Guyana Limited official said Tuesday. “By the end of the decade, particularly once costs have been recovered, we expect
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Over the years there has been a “significant” increase in air traffic at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, the country’s main port of entry. So, to ensure smooth processing and the comfort of passengers, efforts are ongoing to enhance the airport. This will include the construction of a second terminal building. “That new terminal of
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An accident claimed the life of 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus, a young contractor from Queenstown, Essequibo on Wednesday night along the Riverstown Public Road. Reports indicate that Bacchus, who had stopped in Riverstown to carry out work on his vehicle after returning from Georgetown, entered a canter to transport materials. While returning, the canter reportedly collided
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Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) once again has demonstrated its commitment to the development and inclusivity of cricket across the country by donating a quantity of cricket gear to the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBCA). The presentation took place at the GCB’s office in Georgetown and included a
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