December 21, 2019
-International organisations project major economic growth for Guyana with O&G THE great Calypsonian, Dave Martins said in one of his biggest hits, “Guyana is we own,” a phrase which
December 21, 2019
-A recap of foreign envoys’ advice to Guyana GUYANA is on the cusp of development with the advent of the oil and gas sector, which is expected to increase
December 21, 2019
-Business community says ‘first oil’ opens path to progress A bright and exciting future awaits Guyana, with the dawn of the new oil and gas industry, especially if the
December 21, 2019
Guyana has two potential hydrocarbon basins -The Guyana Basin which extends offshore the coastal plain -Takutu Basin, which is much smaller and lies inland, to the south of the
December 21, 2019
With ‘first oil’ announced, Guyana first three cargoes of oil from ExxonMobil’s Liza-1 field will be sold to selected operators which will prevent the Liza Crude from being priced
December 21, 2019
With the establishment of a regulatory body, the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) and the training of persons to take up positions within the sector are among several factors which
December 21, 2019
By Lisa Hamilton The journey towards ‘first oil’ in Guyana has been an exciting one with several discoveries along the way which have placed both Guyana and much of
December 20, 2019
— historic oil production begins offshore Guyana US OIL COMPANY ExxonMobil and its co-venturers Hess and CNOOC have begun oil production offshore Guyana ahead of schedule and less than
November 27, 2018
…VAT collections expected to be 14.3 per cent higher than 2017 The Government of Guyana is expecting total revenue collection to be in the order of $216.9 billion by
November 27, 2018
IN its continued thrust to build a ‘green’ economy, government has proposed a range of tax incentives for companies utilising alternate energy technologies; renewable energy options, such as gasifiers
November 27, 2018
By Lisa Hamilton, Vishani Ragobeer COMING out of the presentation of Budget 2019 pegged the highest ever at $300.7B, several ministers of government were proud to throw their support
November 27, 2018
GOVERNMENT has set aside $1 billion in the 2019 budget as fiscal transfers to support the operations and community works of the local democratic organs (LDOs) and has earmarked
November 27, 2018
…body scanner to detect contraband on the cards THE National Budget for 2019, which was presented by Minister of Finance Winston Jordan on Monday, has made provision of $35.6
November 27, 2018
MINISTER of Finance Winston Jordan has confirmed that a draft of Guyana’s Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) has been completed. “I am pleased to indicate that a draft of
November 27, 2018
…full complement of judges, magistrates for 2019 GOVERNMENT will be expanding legal aid access in 2019, including legal assistance in the defence of minor and non-violent offenders, as well
November 27, 2018
-mobile welfare units, expansion of schools on the cards IN 2019, the University of Guyana (UG) will receive a subvention of $3.1 billion and according to Minister of Finance,
November 27, 2018
…$35.9 billion budgeted for health sector GOVERNMENT will construct a new accident and emergency facility at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and discussions have commenced with interested development partners
November 27, 2018
…$220M research facility for Ebini …new milk plant for Diamond IN 2019, Government will rebuild a modern agricultural research facility at Ebini, in Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice (Region 10) at