One year later… Cabinet takes no action on Draft Diaspora Engagement Strategy

Since its completion back in January of this year, the Government of Guyana (GoG) is yet to take action on the Draft Diaspora Strategy...

PPP wants to table legislation with 10-year jail term for nondisclosure of monies from...

The Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo had revealed that his party has plans to table legislation that will allow for a greater level...

There is a lot of ignorance when it comes to local content – Greenidge

When comments are made about local content in Guyana, the formulae adopted by commentators, seldom take into consideration non-certification of local companies seeking to...

Investors’ interest in Guyana will soar with Exxon’s new estimate of 4 billion barrels

The Government of Guyana is pleased with the announcement today by ExxonMobil and its partners, Hess Guyana and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum, of an increase...

Guyana/Venezuela Border controversy… Sir Shridath Ramphal leads team of lawyers on ICJ...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sir Shridath Ramphal, is leading a team of lawyers to fulfil the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s...

More than 4 Billion oil-equivalent barrels at Stabroek Block-ExxonMobil

The ExxonMobil controlled Stabroek Block offshore Guyana now has in excess of four billion oil-equivalent barrels. ExxonMobil announced on today that it has increased...
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Guyana’s embryonic oil sector being governed by laws from 1986

The “outdated, inadequate” pieces of petroleum legislation on Guyana’s books will do no good for the country. This is what attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram said in...

GRA cashes in on billions from tax evading businesses

“I am determined to re-organize the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), I am determined to weed out tax evasion. We are already reaping the benefits...

Slashed budgets hinder SARA’s anticorruption efforts –Director

The State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA) is unable to carry out many of its anti-corruption initiatives due to the slashing of its 2018 budget...

Failure to increase Berbice Bridge tolls could jeopardise NIS $3.3B – Ram

The financial situation at the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) has moved from bad to worse, says Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram. For one of...

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