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Ministry of Natural Resources responds to Policy Forum Guyana
See below the full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The ongoing allegations by Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) regarding EITI implementation in the country once again take the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) aback. While we remain focused on the ministry’s primary functions of providing oversight in the sector, such allegations, if not addressed,...
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Nicolette Fernandes, Terry Gajraj & Bert Carter among those receiving Honorary Doctorates from UG
Several distinguished individuals will be receiving Honorary Doctorates from the University of Guyana this year. Those individuals are: Sir Ronald Sanders, Komal Samaroo, Nicolette Fernandes, Egbert ‘Bert’ Carter, Grace Nicols, John Agard, Mohindra Persaud, Professor Clement Sankat and Terry Gajraj. See below the full release from the University of Guyana: The University of Guyana is...
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Guyana continues to push for more funds for forest conservation at COP30
by Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Guyana strengthened its high-level presence at COP30 on Monday as Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat addressed world leaders at the opening of the High-Level Segment and helped usher what may be, one of the summit’s most consequential developments – the launch of the Scaling J-REDD+ Coalition with the Forest &...
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Canadian delegation exploring investment opportunities in Guyana
The Guyana Office for Investment this morning engaged with a visiting Canadian delegation exploring new avenues for partnership and collaboration in Guyana, demonstrating the continued commitment of both countries to deepening economic ties and identifying areas for mutually beneficial growth. The delegation, comprising representatives from ESG Partners Inc., NetBenefit Software, Avara Solutions, Altomaxx, NSB-Omega, EnergyNL, […]
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Guyana, Belize to strengthen partnership on climate resilience
Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, over the weekend joined regional leaders and international partners at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, for the Caribbean Climate Action Showcase: Building Climate Resilience in Belize & Guyana—Uniting NDCs & REDD+ for Transparent Partnerships. The high-level event focused on the Caribbean’s climate leadership while amplifying financing needs and […]
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Sir Ronald Sanders, Komal Samaroo, Terry Gajraj, Nicolette Fernandes among recipients of UG’s Honorary Doctorates
The University of Guyana is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its Honorary Doctorates for 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements and contributions to Guyana, the Caribbean region, and the world. This year’s honourees represent excellence in business, sport, engineering, diplomacy, literature, music, agriculture, and education, embodying the University’s commitment to national development, innovation, and cultural […]
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Kaieteur News
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Woman jailed for trafficking cocaine, fined $810k
A 27-year-old woman was on Monday found guilty of possession of 540 grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and sentenced to 32 months in prison. Lisa Ramnarine, who appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Leron Daly, was also fined $810,000. In 2022, the then 23-year-old woman was remanded to prison for […]
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GRA struggling to staff oil oversight units as Exxon expands
Kaieteur News – Guyana’s premier tax watchdog, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), remains dangerously understaffed in the very departments tasked with policing the country’s booming oil and gas sector. Nearly half the critical posts needed to safeguard billions in petroleum revenues are still vacant a human resource crisis first flagged in 2023 and now worsening […]
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Outrage over pastor-driver parking clash
– Mayor says no exclusive parking rights granted to Brazilian church Kaieteur News – Workers attached to the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) on Tuesday cleared the pavement at the corner of Charlotte and Wellington Streets, after a heated standoff between a pastor of the Universal Church and a driver went viral on social […]
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Guyana’s 2025 polls were ‘Peaceful, Well-Run’ EU observer mission says
The European Election Observer Mission to Guyana’s 2025 elections (EU EOM) today disclosed that the country’s September 1 polls were ‘peaceful and well-run.’ Speaking to reporters at a press briefing held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Chief Observer Robert Biedron stated that while the country’s elections took place under ‘deep political polarization’ from […]
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‘I dedicate this achievement to my mother, late father’
–UG graduate prepares to graduate after persevering through numerous challenges along her academic journey At just 22 years old, Amelia Sara Bhoodoo is preparing to walk the graduation stage at the University of Guyana (UG) this week to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. But behind her proud smile lies a deeply emotional […]
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President Ali among CARICOM leaders in Jamaica for post–hurricane assessment
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali was among several CARICOM Heads of Government who arrived in Jamaica on Monday for a high-level Goodwill Mission aimed at assessing the country’s recovery needs following Hurricane Melissa. Jamaica’s Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Andrew Holness, welcomed the delegation, which includes the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda. […]