Siemens Energy advances mobilisation for Gas-to-Energy power plant ahead of start-up
PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Friday, met with representatives of Siemens Energy at the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss preparations for the start-up and operation of the 300-megawatt combined-cycle power plant under Phase One of the Gas-to-Energy Project. Siemens Energy has been selected as the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) operator for […]
Guyana mourns passing of broadcasting icon, Dr Rovin Deodat
GUYANA’S media fraternity and the wider national community are mourning the death of legendary broadcaster, communications specialist and educator, Dr Rovin Deodat, whose distinctive voice and lifelong commitment to knowledge-sharing made him one of the country’s most recognisable media personalities. Dr Deodat died on Friday afternoon, leaving behind a remarkable legacy spanning more than four […]
RFHL expands sustainable finance commitment to US$750M by 2030
REPUBLIC Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) announced a major expansion of its sustainable finance programme on September 4, committing an additional US$550 million towards climate resilience, gender equity and food-security initiatives across the Caribbean and Ghana through 2030. The new capital, allocated under the RFHL Group Climate Finance Goal and SDG Financial Inclusion Target for SMEs, […]
President Ali pays tribute to Rev. Dr Ronald McGarrell
PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has paid homage to Rev. Dr Ronald McGarrell, a pastor whose decades of community and interfaith work made him one of Guyana’s most recognised religious voices. In a tribute to the late pastor posted to Facebook, the President said he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a man he […]
Police probe fatal industrial incident at Ruimveldt
THE police in Regional Division #4A are investigating an industrial incident which occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, around 14:45hrs at an industrial site at Ruimveldt, Georgetown, resulting in the death of Gobin Persaud, a 76-year-old contractor of Dasrath Street, Triumph, East Coast Demerara. According to information from the police, preliminary investigations revealed that Persaud […]
Police destroy $22M in cannabis plants, dried cannabis at Yaruni Bend
THE Guyana Police Force destroyed an estimated $22,038,728 in suspected narcotics on Thursday after ranks uncovered two cannabis farms during an eradication exercise at Yaruni Bend, Linden. According to police, the operation led to the destruction of approximately 53,000 suspected cannabis plants, ranging in height from two to six feet, along with 10 pounds of […]
Patamona firewoman inspires through service and heritage
nine-year Guyana Fire Service career highlights Indigenous representation and opportunities for women AS Guyana observes Amerindian Heritage Month, Leading Firewoman Indra Archer is being recognised for nearly a decade of service in the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), while using her journey from the Indigenous village of Paramakatoi to inspire greater representation of Indigenous women in […]
Housing Ministry targets Christmas handover for 40 new Essequibo houses
SOME 40 families are expected to receive the keys to newly constructed houses at Onderneeming Tract A and B on the Essequibo Coast in time for Christmas, as the Ministry of Housing advances a new house construction initiative in Region Two. According to a press release, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, made this disclosure during […]
Guyana, Mexico have ‘complementary strengths’ for mutual benefit –PM Phillips emphasises
PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Thursday evening joined Ambassador of the Unit Mexican States to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo, at a reception to commemorate the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s independence. Prime Minister Phillips extended heartfelt congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Government and people of Mexico on the national occasion. During his […]
Hundreds of trillions have been wasted since 1945
IF your country spends money on arms that serve no purpose and brings in not one cent to the government’s pocket, after a while, money needed for vital social pathways will not be there. Social anger will seep in and over a period of time will get deeper. What happens then is that politicians that […]
