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US$200 million fibre optic cable to target oil industry, unserved communities
Canje Tel's logo. A new telecommunications company, Canje Tel, plans to invest US$200 million in a subsea fibre-optic cable to...
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Only Guyanese, Surinamese can cross with ferry from Sunday
The Motor Barge, Sandaka. The Guyana-Suriname Ferry service will resume operations this Sunday but only nationals of these two countries...
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Gasoline, diesel prices to drop with cut in excise tax
The Guyana government Wednesday night announced that the prices of gasoline and diesel were now expected to reduce as a...
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Former Environmental Chief, ExxonMobil differ on legality of flaring
Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency , Dr. Vincent Adams. Former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
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New oil agreements will ensure Guyana earns more; businesses told higher prices will reduce oil profits- Jagdeo
President Irfaan Ali addressing the national consultation on the draft Local Content Policy. The Guyana government on Monday cautioned businesses...
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Projected 20.9 percent growth depends on COVID ; increased pension; lower water, Internet data bills announced
Oil revenues pegged at US$1 million in 2021 Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says Guyana’s economy is expected to increase...
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Countrywide crackdown on unsafe street food vending
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) on Friday said Food Safety Officers would begin cracking down on unsafe...
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ExxonMobil, partners unveil GYD$20 billion Guyana development project
ExxonMobil and its partners, CNOCC/Nexen and Hess Corp, on Tuesday announced a GYD$20 billion development plan titled “The Greater Guyana...
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Eastern Airlines suspends operations to Guyana due to COVID; promises to refund passengers; eyes Toronto service
The United States-headquartered Eastern Airlines has suspended its service to Guyana immediately and has promised to pay back passengers for...
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Jagdeo justifies Wales location for gas-to-energy project, associated industries
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said government decided to shift the proposed gas to shore project from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) to...
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