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India to Provide Guyana with US$500 Million Credit Facility for Development Projects

India announced a US$500 million credit facility to Guyana, intended to support development in healthcare, defense, and infrastructure, as reported by the Guyana Times.

Business4d ago1 min

Prime Minister Phillips Supports Return of Kashif and Shanghai Football Tournament to Linden

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, met with tournament organizers to express support for the Kashif and Shanghai Football Tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Linden from December 13, 2026, to January 1, 2027, with a G$3 million prize.

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Business4d ago3 min

Shadow Oil Minister Calls on Government to End Information Blackout Regarding Oil Wealth

The Shadow Minister of Natural Resources, Sharma Solomon, has urged the Government of Guyana (GoG) to cease treating Guyanese citizens as mere observers of the nation's oil wealth, citing a lack of transparency regarding the sector. Solomon highlighted instances where ExxonMobil provided information to its shareholders before the GoG informed the public about discoveries and financial arrangements.

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Guyana4d ago4 min

Cop in Video Leak Saga Seeks High Court Bail Amid CCTV Footage Allegations

The father of police constable Ryan Greene has petitioned the High Court for his 20-year-old son's release, who was remanded alongside Azruddin Mohamed over allegations concerning the unauthorized acquisition and sharing of CCTV footage from the October 12 shooting on Barr Street, Kitty.

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Guyana4d ago1 min

Reflections on Post Offices and Changing Communication Habits

Kaieteur News reports on the observation that many people are surprised to find that post offices still exist, noting the shift from traditional Christmas cards to electronic messages.

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Business4d ago3 min

Lutesh Singh's Century and Four Wickets Lead No73 Young Warriors to 9-Wicket Victory in MBBF T20 Cricket

Lutesh Singh's performance, which included a century and four wickets, propelled No73 Young Warriors to a 9-wicket victory in the fifth round of the Marcus Bisram Foundation (MBBF) $50,000US T20 cricket competition, which is sponsored by Marcus Bisram. The competition is for teams in the Upper Corentyne and Black Bush Polder areas.

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Business4d ago4 min

US Treasury Sanctions Indian Nationals for Using Guyana's Flag to Shield Iran's Shadow Fleet

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Indian nationals Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid for their alleged role in a criminal network that utilized Guyana's flag to conceal Iran's shadow fleet. The Government of Guyana has welcomed these sanctions, with the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) emphasizing its commitment to preventing the fraudulent use of its national flag.

Business4d ago4 min

ExxonMobil Gains New Permit for Jacunda-1 Well in Stabroek Block Amid Discovery Reports

Kaieteur News reported that ExxonMobil, the operator of the Stabroek Block, obtained a new exploration permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Jacunda-1 well, effective from September 23, 2026, through September 22, 2031. The report also detailed recent discoveries, including Rockhead-1, which ExxonMobil's Vice President, John Ardill, mentioned, and noted that the company has drilled at least four new exploration wells this year.

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Business5d ago4 min

Critique of Dissertation on Corruption in Guyana's Oil Era by Concerned Citizen

A letter published in the Guyana Times critiques Hadiyyah Mohamed's master's dissertation, arguing it selectively omits major corruption cases, specifically referencing allegations against Mohamed's Enterprise and the undeclared importation of a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster.

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Guyana5d ago4 min

Education Minister Stresses Shared Responsibility Between Home and School for Student Development

Education Minister Sonia Parag emphasized during an engagement at Lachmansingh Primary School that educating a child is a shared responsibility, requiring meaningful partnerships between parents and educators to address challenges like bullying and violence.

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Business5d ago3 min

Efforts to Boost Small and Women-Owned Businesses in Guyana's Oil and Gas Sector

The Local Content Secretariat is working to identify specific opportunities for small and women-owned enterprises within Guyana's oil and gas industry, utilizing a new digital registration portal to track business types. Currently, over 2000 Guyanese businesses are involved, and Guyanese now constitute 70 per cent of the industry's workforce.

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Business5d ago3 min

Oil Companies Urged to Support Guyanese Businesses in Energy Sector

The Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe, urged major oil and gas operators to avoid creating artificial barriers and to invest in Guyanese companies to support the growth of local suppliers in the energy sector.