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Chevron Cuts Layers, Eyes Guyana and Growth
Cost-cutting among energy companies is all the rage today. Oil prices are stable, but memories of recent devastation are still fresh, so Big Oil is cutting costs to stay in shape. One way to do it: centralize operations, which is what Chevron is...

US Ambassador says Guyana’s catfish export ban could be soon lifted
The longstanding ban on Guyana’s catfish exports to the United States is moving closer to being lifted, according to U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot. The export restriction, which has been in place since 2017, severely impacted Guyanese...

OECS agriculture ministers throw full support behind Guyana’s choice for IICA lead
Photo credit: OECS Communications UnitDr. Muhammad Ibrahim’s candidacy for the position of Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has received unequivocal support from OECS Ministers of Agriculture....

USA-based Guyanese Rajiv Ramdeholl supports ‘Project Cricket Gear’
USA-BASED Guyanese, Rajiv Ramdeholl, is the latest to provide support to “Project Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana,” the joint initiative by Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA. Ramdeholl, Senior...

OECS ministers endorse Dr Muhammad Ibrahim for IICA director general
The Council of Ministers of Agriculture of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is extending its “full and unequivocal endorsement” of the candidacy of Dr Muhammad Ibrahim for the post of director general of the Inter-American...

Guyana partners with Bloomberg Grain to boost regional food hub, exports
In a landmark move to accelerate Guyana’s regional leadership in food security and agri-business development, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bloomberg Grain, a renowned US-based agricultural...

Dual citizens must renounce foreign status to be on the List of Candidates for elections — GECOM
As Guyana prepares for Nomination Day ahead of the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a reminder that any individual wishing to sit in the National Assembly must renounce...

3rd edition of International Business Conference launched
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has launched the third edition of the International Business Conference (IBC) Guyana 2025, under the theme “Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity,” at a cocktail reception this evening hosted at...

Guyana inks deal with American food company to market Regional Food hub
Blumberg Grain – a leading global food security company – today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture to collaborate on the marketing and branding of the regional food hub,...

US to support Guyana police and election observers ahead of September polls
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has confirmed that Washington will support the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in preparation for the upcoming general and regional elections scheduled for September 1. Speaking to reporters on...
GUYANA-POLITICS-United States to play role in supporting free and fair elections in Guyana

UN appoints new envoy to Haiti amid calls for a more aggressive international response
Overview: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, a seasoned Mexican diplomat, was appointed July 2 as head of the United Nations diplomatic mission in Haiti amid a worsening multidimensional crisis. Tasked with leading political and humanitarian efforts, his...

Global envoys call for urgent climate action at international conclave in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Ambassadors and diplomats from eight countries Thursday voiced concern over the growing impact of climate change and global warming, calling for urgent and focused global action to protect the planet. Spain’s ambassador Juan Antonio...

Blumberg Grain Chair commends President Ali’s food security vision for Guyana
–Says company is committed to investing in Guyana CHAIRMAN of Blumberg Grains, Philip Blumberg, during the signing of an agreement with Guyana, expressed unwavering support for President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s vision to bolster food security in the...

CARICOM granted Guyana’s request for stay of free movement – Todd
Guyana’s Foreign Minister Hugh Todd at the CARICOM meeting (CARICOM photo) Guyana has all the measures in place for the free movement of nationals from October 1st except in the areas of oil and gas as this country has asked for a five-to-seven...

Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation holds Annual General Meeting
– elects new Executive Board for 2025–2027 THE Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation Inc. (G.S.S.F.), an incorporated non-profit entity under the Companies Act 1991 and holder of charitable status, hosted its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 3,...

Conflation of government and party functions under all governments should be condemned
Dear Editor, As the nation counts down to the 2025 General and Regional Elections (GRE), many of the recent pronouncements and actions by the PPP/C administration strike me as both ironic and deeply troubling. Before delving into the substantive...

India Eyes Guyana-Scale Oil Discovery In Andaman…
New Delhi, July 10 (KNN) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday outlined India’s strategic vision for energy security and hydrocarbon development at the 9th OPEC International Seminar. Delivering a keynote on “Oil...

US to provide election security training for GPF
US ambassador, Nicole Theriot speaking to reporters The United States will be providing specialized election security training to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) ahead of the September 1st general and regional elections, US Ambassador Nicole Theriot...

Minister Bharrat delivers on commitments to Region Nine communities
THREE weeks after conducting community outreaches in 12 Indigenous communities in the South Pakaraimas, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat returned to Region Nine to fulfil the commitments he made during those visits. During his initial...