28 h. ago Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with Head of the Gas to Energy (GTE) Task Force, Winston Brassington, and received “comprehensive updates” on several components of the GTE project. The article Gas to energy project set for first foundation work tonight – President told appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation

-suspect in custody Police are investigating a report of an alleged abuse and robbery committed on Helen Kashi of Number 19 Village Reserve, Corentyne, Berbice, at 19.00 hours on Tuesday.  The suspect, 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, called ‘Kevin’ is in custody assisting with the investigation. The article Corentyne woman’s home ransacked allegedly over political affiliation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t

says situation created uneven playing field during elections campaign Kaieteur News – The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), in its preliminary report released on Wednesday, cited several irregularities in Guyana’s electoral process, stating that the undue advantages of incumbency created an uneven playing field during the campaign period. While the EU EOM acknowledged […] The post EU observer mission flags abuse of State resources by PPP/C Gov’t appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Over 85 top climate scientists on Tuesday said that the Trump Energy Department’s recent climate assessment used to justify an unwinding of federal greenhouse gas rules does not meet standards for scientific integrity. The article Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election

(Trinidad Guardian) Energy and Energy Industries Minister Roodal Moonilal closely followed yesterday’s general election in Guyana, particularly in relation to re-igniting energy collaboration between the two countries. The article Trinidad Minister eyes energy collaboration after Guyana election appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has reached financial close on a facility for the landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy 10MW Project. A release yesterday from the CDB said that the facility has been made available to the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPC) that was established specifically to implement the project. The article CDB closes deal on landmark Dominica Geothermal Energy Project appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council began talks yesterday on a draft resolution for Haiti to bolster and expand a struggling international force fighting armed gangs, but some Haitian security experts warned the proposals lacked clarity. The article UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on Haiti appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago GPL consultancy procurement riddled with violations, failures – Goolsarran

GPL violated the Procurement Act in relation to a consultancy to oversee the new power distribution network for the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Plant, former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says.  “Method4 Engineering stated that it never received any word on the contract award for the gas-to-energy project consultancy, and only learnt through the media last month that it was selected as far back as January 2025.  The article GPL consultancy procurement riddled with violations, failures – Goolsarran appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Govt. extends deadline for engineering services for NGL storage & offloading facility project

Kaieteur News – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has extended the deadline for proposals to provide engineering services for the construction of a natural gas liquids (NGLs) Storage and Offloading Facility and pipeline as part of the gas-to-energy (GTE) project. The initial deadline for proposals was July 29. According to an amended request […] The post Govt. extends deadline for engineering services for NGL storage & offloading facility project appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Death at Lima Hospital not due to lack of oxygen – Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has stated that the death of a patient at the new Lima Regional Hospital was not a result of the lack of oxygen or medical preparedness. The article Death at Lima Hospital not due to lack of oxygen – Health Ministry appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Jamaica brings in Canadian drones to fly over disaster zones

(Reuters) – Jamaica will use drones donated by Canada to boost its disaster response services, state information service JIS said yesterday, as the Caribbean braces for stronger hurricanes in the coming years fueled by warmer oceans resulting from climate change. The article Jamaica brings in Canadian drones to fly over disaster zones appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Cause for concern as to the quality of care at these new hospitals

Dear Editor,  Is it just coincidental that within months apart, two new hospitals, would  experience patients dying, with allegations the hospitals lacked oxygen.   The article Cause for concern as to the quality of care at these new hospitals appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Chinese company produced over 71,000 ounces of gold from Aurora Mine in first half of 2025

Kaieteur News – Chinese-owned company, Zijin Mining Group has reported that its Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) in Guyana produced 2,039 kilograms (over 71,000 ounces) of gold in the first-half of 2025. The disclosure was made in Zijin’s interim half-year report, released Tuesday, on its global operations. The company said Aurora’s output formed part of the […] The post Chinese company produced over 71,000 ounces of gold from Aurora Mine in first half of 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago PPP/C has failed to deliver reliable energy and Guyanese economy is paying the price

Dear Editor, Guyana’s electricity crisis is no longer just about flickering lights in households and businesses; it has become a chokehold on the economy. The article PPP/C has failed to deliver reliable energy and Guyanese economy is paying the price appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago In 2024, gov’t gave up about US$5,250 per Guyanese because of a lack of ring

Dear Editor, As of August 2025, there are now 4 deepwater oil operations in production, altogether capable of pumping 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent (bboe) a day, or US$1.8 billion in oil revenue per month, at today’s oil prices. The article In 2024, gov’t gave up about US$5,250 per Guyanese because of a lack of ring-fencing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago In 2024 the government forwent about US$5,250 per Guyanese because of a lack of Ring

Dear Editor, As of August 2025, there are now 4 deepwater oil operations in production, altogether capable of pumping 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) a day, or US$1.8 billion in oil revenue per month, at today’s oil prices. There have been repeated calls for these projects to be ring-fenced. To quote Christopher Ram’s definition […] The post In 2024 the government forwent about US$5,250 per Guyanese because of a lack of Ring-Fencing appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Political parties livid over GECOM’s secrecy about lawyer retained for legal matters

Kaieteur News – Several political parties contesting the September 1 general and regional elections have voiced serious concerns over the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) withholding the identity of the legal representative it has retained to act in place of a legal officer. They argue that this lack of transparency undermines confidence in the electoral process. […] The post Political parties livid over GECOM’s secrecy about lawyer retained for legal matters appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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