Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 23:56 by Denis Chabrol Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday announced that the Representation of People Act would be amended to ensure votes are counted transparently, even as he called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) takes steps to remove the Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield and Deputy Chief Election Officer Roxanne Myers. ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 22:55 by Denis Chabrol ExxonMobil and its partners, CNOCC/Nexen and Hess Corp, on Tuesday announced a GYD$20 billion development plan titled  “The Greater Guyana Initiative”, saying that the money would not  have to be recovered. “I want to be clear that these initiative will be fully funded by the Stabroek Block co-venturers and ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 22:36 by Denis Chabrol Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday said cabinet did not give the go ahead for Taiwan to open a trade and investment office in Guyana, a decision that government has since scrapped after China publicly scolded this South American nation. “It did not, as far as I know when ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 21:56 by Denis Chabrol The United States-headquartered Eastern Airlines has suspended its service  to Guyana immediately and has promised to pay back passengers for booked flights and debts owed to other entities. “We are in the process of reviewing all liabilities and ensuring all our obligations have been met in Guyana. Refunds for ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 21:34 by Denis Chabrol Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said government decided to shift the proposed gas to shore project from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) to Wales in Region Three (West Demerara-Essequibo Islands which is less populated and has a larger swathe of land suitable for the gas plant and associated industries. Early calculations show ...