Gov’t forging ahead with US$15m InterEnergy consultancy -despite procurement controversy Government is forging ahead with the US$15 million contract for Dominican Republic company – InterEnergy (IEG) – to begin consultancy on the gas-to-energy project here. The article Gov’t forging ahead with US$15m InterEnergy consultancy appeared first on Stabroek News.
Passport applications to be done online by year end – Ali -will eliminate lengthy waiting time Government this week announced that passport applications would be done online by the end of this year, thus eliminating the lengthy time currently being expended by persons who seek the travel document. The article Passport applications to be done online by year end – Ali appeared first on Stabroek News.
AFC leader Nigel Hughes resigns following poor elections showing Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, has resigned from his post, citing full responsibility for the party’s poor performance at the recently concluded general and regional elections. The article AFC leader Nigel Hughes resigns following poor elections showing appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police disappointed at granting of bail to acid-throwing accused The Guyana Police Force yesterday expressed its grave disappointment in the granting of bail by a Magistrate from the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to Keron Daniels, who was charged with throwing corrosive fluid with intent on Jilicia Leitch and Nirmala Sukraj. The article Police disappointed at granting of bail to acid-throwing accused appeared first on Stabroek News.
Former senior cop acquitted of conspiring to murder MFK owner -as main witness absent Former veteran policeman Leon Lindo was yesterday formally found not guilty of conspiring to murder businessman Mohamed Faraad Khan. The article Former senior cop acquitted of conspiring to murder MFK owner appeared first on Stabroek News.
Region Two rice farmers want better paddy prices Rice farmers in Region Two are urging the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to intervene in the current crop cycle by purchasing paddy directly and ensuring more buyers are introduced to the regional market with some of the farmers gathering near the Anna Regina High Bridge this week to voice their frustrations. The article Region Two rice farmers want better paddy prices appeared first on Stabroek News.
Over 6,200 Guyanese employed by ExxonMobil and its contractors – statement ExxonMobil Guyana says that as of mid-2025, more than 6,200 Guyanese are currently employed by it and its contractors, making up 70 per cent of the workforce. The article Over 6,200 Guyanese employed by ExxonMobil and its contractors – statement appeared first on Stabroek News.
Farmers press Ali on grading, canals and production costs during Skeldon visit Cane and rice farmers in Skeldon yesterday pressed President Irfaan Ali on issues ranging from unfair grading of their produce, clogged canals in Black Bush Polder, and the need to lower production costs, even as they offered proposals to ease prices for consumers. The article Farmers press Ali on grading, canals and production costs during Skeldon visit appeared first on Stabroek News.
Popeyes on Camp St closed The Camp Street branch of Popeyes, an American multinational chain of fried chicken restaurants, has shut its operations since the beginning of September. The article Popeyes on Camp St closed appeared first on Stabroek News.
Construction of new Housing Ministry HQ progressing The construction of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Housing/Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), located at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara, is progressing steadily, according to a release from CH&PA. The article Construction of new Housing Ministry HQ progressing appeared first on Stabroek News.