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Big electricity consumers to be taxed off GPL’s grid as hot weather spikes electricity consumption
Vice President Bharat Jagdeo on Friday announced that large electricity consumers would be taxed to force them off the Guyana...
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Guyana to get first eye hospital; Optique Vision Care hailed for contribution to optometry studies
Co-founders of Optique Vision Care, Mr Dhani Narine and Ms Madonna Narine. Guyana will by next year have its first...
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Israeli company may become operator in Kaieteur Block which ExxonMobil exits
The Israel-headquartered Ratio Energy is expected to take over the search and production of oil in the Kaieteur Block, now...
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President of Islamic Development Bank to visit Guyana
Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser The President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, is set to embark...
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CARICOM urges Venezuela to abort threats to Guyana
The 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Friday said Venezuela's recent pronouncement on Guyana's bid round for offshore blocks amounted to...
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Probe to unearth who negotiated reduced audited expenses with ExxonMobil – Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo Maintaining that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is the sole agency lawfully mandated to go after...
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Guyana will defend its sovereignty, Pres Ali tells UN General Assembly
President Irfaan Ali addressing the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2023 President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday vowed to...
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Pres Ali set to raise Venezuela’s threats at UN today
President Irfaan Ali is Wednesday expected to voice concern at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) about Venezuela's threat to...
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Guyana’s water and sanitation utilities can benefit from UK-funded low cost natural disaster insurance
Guyana's potable water and sanitation utilities are among those in the Caribbean that can now take advantage of a low-cost...
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Guyana takes united stand against Venezuela’s attempt to scare investors from new oil blocks
The Guyana government and the parliamentary opposition Tuesday strongly rebuffed Venezuela's attempt to scare investors who have bid for eight...
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