Stories published on this date.
President Irfaan Ali says the government is not presently considering an additional payment to Lindsayca for the completion of the delayed Wales gas-to-energy project, although he confirmed that the contractor has requested more resources.
Sonia Williams, the head teacher of Kildonan Primary School, was killed in an alleged hit-and-run accident at Rose Hall, Corentyne, yesterday.
RIYADH/DUBAI, (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory today, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest city Jeddah, following a week of attacks from Iran-aligned fighters that have drawn it deeper into the Middle East war.
(Trinidad Guardian) American energy company EOG Resources is expected to begin exploratory drilling in Tobago’s waters from mid-October to assess the area’s hydrocarbon potential.
(ESPN) Yuvraj Singh believes to succeed at the 2027 ODI World Cup, India need to pick their best squad now and stick to it so that the players have a good run-in.
Dear Editor, The Mid-Year Report dated August 28 (?) contains a figure that deserves attention. In paragraph 3.64, the Minister responsible for Finance projects petroleum deposits into the Natural Resource Fund of US$6,497.6 million for 2026.
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MPs today rejected meetings that President Irfaan Ali announced within the ambit of the parliamentary foreign affairs and economic services committees.
Dear Editor, As the APNU Members of Parliament serving on the Foreign Relations and Economic Services Committees, we have no difficulty participating in a properly planned and organised meeting with the President aimed at advancing the interests of the Guyanese people.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Top tennis players said on Monday they would cease to publicly campaign for greater influence and financial benefits from the four Grand Slams, choosing instead to pursue their objectives through a new Player Advisory Council.
(Reuters) – Brendan Taylor replaced India great Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving one-day international player today after the Zimbabwe veteran took the field for the series opener against Australia in Harare.
(Reuters) – Pakistan were deducted 11 points in the World Test Championship and their players docked 50% of their match fees due to a slow over-rate during last week’s test against England in Birmingham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.
(ESPN) Seven former Australia cricket captains have now approached Australia’s minister for foreign affairs, Penny Wong, to raise humanitarian concerns over Imran Khan’s detention in Pakistan.
-as economy grows 33.3% Guyana’s petroleum revenue deposits for 2026 are now projected at US$6.498 billion—136.8% above the amount forecast when the budget was presented—as higher oil prices and increased production accelerate inflows into the Natural Resource Fund (NRF).
For vehicle owners, accessing the services of the Ministry of Housing at its new location at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara, along the Heroes Highway/Mandela-Eccles corridor, would be a breeze.
-Ali promises information on salvage bids Government assistance to persons affected by the MV Barima tragedy has risen to $122.35 million, President Irfaan Ali said yesterday, an increase of at least $47.35 million since the administration reported less than three weeks ago that more than $75 million had been disbursed.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday described the recent spate of electricity outages as unacceptable and said Guyana must “bite the bullet” and make massive investments in the power system, but he later sidestepped a direct question about who would be held accountable for the disruptions.
GuySuCo’s 2026 production target has been cut from 100,000 tonnes to 70,401 tonnes while government support to the cash-strapped corporation has been increased from $13.4 billion to $16.4 billion, the Mid-Year Report shows.
Attorneys representing the three men charged in connection with the deaths resulting from the sinking of the MV Barima are asking the court to halt the murder proceedings, arguing that the charges amount to an abuse of the law.
President Irfaan Ali said the opening of a representative office of Citibank—one of America’s largest banking institutions—opens a door between Guyana and the international financial architecture where capital can flow, partnerships can be built and opportunities created.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday defended Guyana’s arrangement with the United States to receive persons ordered removed from that country saying Georgetown retains complete discretion over whom it accepts, but he gave no commitment to publish the agreement.
