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HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N), will invest more than US$7 billion through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the South American country, the U.S.
A one-man protest was staged outside the Office of the President on Vlissengen Road this morning, with Preston John calling on the Government to take steps to float the MV Barima in an effort to retrieve some of his belongings and to gain further information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his brother, Oxwell John.
Dear Editor, I have a few questions and concerns for the Administration of Huis t’ Dieren Primary School and the Ministry of Education of Guyana.
The Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima today said it was working to begin public hearings later this month and invited survivors, relatives and other persons with relevant information to come forward.
As Guyana marks Amerindian Heritage Month, Indigenous rights activist Laura George is challenging the country to look beyond the colourful celebrations and cultural showcases and confront what she says are the deeper realities affecting Indigenous peoples.
-in apparent swipe at Opposition Leader over MV Barima aid President Irfaan Ali last evening appeared to accuse Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed of using assistance to Indigenous communities affected by the MV Barima disaster to advance his political interests and escape his legal difficulties, warning residents against “wolves” arriving in fast boats with hampers and expressions of sympathy.
At his press conference on July 18, President Ali once again reiterated his interest in the country having an oil refinery.
The Caribbean Court of Justice has dismissed and refused all of the reliefs sought by Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in their latest attempt to stop the extradition proceedings from continuing in the Magistrate’s Court.
A 36-year-old construction worker was killed and two others critically injured yesterday morning after a metal scaffold came into contact with a high-voltage power line at a construction site at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara.
Dear Editor, This letter is for the leader of PNCR and the rest of talking heads.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots produced a remarkable batting performance to chase down 218 and defeat the Barbados Tridents by six wickets in a thrilling Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League contest at Warner Park.
-debts to be reconciled, land value credited against balance Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council have signed a memorandum of understanding for the proposed transfer of approximately 0.97 acres of municipal land for the construction of a Princes Street substation.
Pas Cargo Guyana Inc has become the first local private sector company to secure a loan from IDB Lab, according to the Ministry of Finance.
-says more than half of two-month reporting period gone The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) yesterday criticised the failure of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima disaster to begin public hearings, noting that 33 days have elapsed since its members were sworn in and no hearing date or public invitation for witnesses has been announced.
The Pegasus Weekly Chess League is set for its biggest battle of the inaugural season after Davion Mars and Keron Sandiford emerged from Round Three as the competition’s only remaining perfect scorers.
Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says the financial proposals for the salvaging of the sunken MV Barima must be opened publicly, with the names of the bidders and their prices disclosed.
Adesh Mohan was on Monday, August 31, 2026 charged in connection with a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026, on the Canal #2 Public Road, West Bank Demerara.
-no final decision yet on return of stalls The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has begun consultations with vendors, school administrators and canteen operators on new vending arrangements along Woolford Avenue following the displacement of roadside sellers during recent infrastructure works.
-calls on Guyana gov’t to comply with court order The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) has launched a regional and international campaign in support of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), calling on the government to reinstate the deduction and remittance of union dues.
A structural engineer is expected to inspect Zeeburg Secondary School tomorrow following concerns about the eastern wing of the West Coast Demerara building, which has been evacuated.
