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Norton believes large percentage of Guyana’s population ‘illiterate’
Guyana Chronicle
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July 30, 2025
OPPOSITION Leader Aubrey Norton believes that “a large percentage” of Guyanese are “illiterate” and are therefore, incapable of adapting to a digital society. At a recent public meeting at Bagotville, Norton criticised the government’s efforts to...
Guyana’s passport offers visa-free access to 91 countries
I News Guyana
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July 27, 2025
The strength of Guyana passport further improved, now allowing for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to some 91 countries and territories around the world – an increase from 89 recorded last year. According to the recently released 2025 Henley...
LJ Williams downsizes to drive profits
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Under the ownership of LJ Williams Ltd, The Home Store is undergoing a significant transformation designed to re-establish its commercial vitality and reposition the business in a rapidly shifting retail landscape. The...
Guyana Rolls Out Sweeping Port Reforms
The Maritime Executive
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In the past one decade, Guyana has become a global energy powerhouse, with the oil boom reshaping the country’s international trade. Last year, Guyana’s economy expanded by 44 percent, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth. But...
Distribution of 2,000 land titles for new areas
Guyana Chronicle
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August 3, 2025
Building Expo 2025… –other activities planned; over 95 percent of the booths already booked THE International Building Expo is set to open its doors in grand style at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from August 14 to 17. Minister of...
Okello Oculi’s Last Safari, By Wole Olaoye
News Diary Online
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August 3, 2025
Professor Okello Oculi was a cat with many lives. He outlived the several dictators who would have been delighted to roast him, but he has left a long trail of inconsolable mourners in Nigeria where he made a home and raised a family. In all, he...
Guyana President Ali hands over new CARICOM Secretary-General residence
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 27, 2025
In a move underscoring Guyana’s longstanding commitment to regional integration, President of Guyana, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, formally handed over the new official residence of the CARICOM Secretary-General to Dr Carla Barnett in a ceremony held on...
Okello Oculi’s Last Safari
Leadership
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August 3, 2025
Professor Okello Oculi was a cat with many lives. He outlived the several dictators who would have been delighted to roast him, but he has left a long trail of inconsolable mourners in Nigeria where he made a home and raised a family. In all, he...
Tangible results, long-term vision: Key indicators of a strong gov’t
Guyana Chronicle
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August 3, 2025
–private sector stakeholder says; impressed by achievements of PPP/C over the past five years –confident in party’s ability to continue country’s accelerated development AS the 2025 General and Regional Elections draw closer, political parties...
Guyana’s wealth includes the value of its natural resources
Stabroek News
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July 27, 2025
Dear Editor, In a recent presentation by President Ali, he stated that “…We have seen around us countries that made the mistake of treating oil of treating natural resources revenue as wealth you’ve seen … Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela natural...
What to Expect From Chevron’s Massive Guyana Investment
Oil Price
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July 29, 2025
Guyana has been the hot new spot for oil exploration in recent years, following several big discoveries. Multiple oil majors are investing in operations in the South American country, as they aim to pump “low-carbon oil” in a bid to continue...
Guyana on track to record region’s highest GDP growth rate for 2025
Guyana Chronicle
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July 27, 2025
-As extractive industries register strong performance in Q1 – Central Bank THE Guyanese economy recorded positive growth during the first quarter of 2025 as major economic transformation progressed in key sectors. This was outlined in the Bank of...
Guyana at the forefront as CCJ tackles landmark environmental case
Guyana Chronicle
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July 27, 2025
GUYANA featured prominently in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Annual Report for 2023/2024, which was released on Friday last. The report recorded a four per cent increase in new matters filed compared to the previous year, with Guyana...
Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
Lancaster Farming - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
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Mahdia romp to Essequibo zone title in Kares One Guyana T10
Guyana Chronicle
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July 29, 2025
EMOTIONS ran high and the tension was palpable as Mahdia (Movements Family) triumphed over the star-studded Avinash All-Stars in a nail-biting final to claim the Essequibo zone title of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Under the lights of...
Tensions Rise As Sanctioned Businessman Shakes Up Guyana’s Election
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 29, 2025
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 29, 2025: With just weeks to go before Guyana’s pivotal September 1st General and Regional Elections, a political firestorm is brewing around the candidacy of Azruddin Mohamed, a U.S.-sanctioned gold trader...
Guyana hands over official residence to CARICOM Secretary-General
St. Vincent Times
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July 26, 2025
In a significant gesture reflecting its commitment to regional integration and the Caribbean Community, President of Guyana, H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali handed over the new official residence of the CARICOM Secretary-General to the incumbent...
Pres. Ali announces 30% reduction in electricity rate, cold storage facility for Matarkai residents
I News Guyana
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August 2, 2025
President Dr Irfaan Ali announced an investment package aimed at empowering the residents of Region One. It includes a 30 per cent reduction in electricity rates effective August 1 and new investments in cocoa and coffee production. Focusing on...
Chevron Overcomes ExxonMobil to Acquire Hess. Which High-Yield Energy Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
Yahoo Finance
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July 27, 2025
It’s been nearly two years since Chevron announced it would acquire Hess. Guyana is rich with geographically advantaged reserves. ExxonMobil and Chevron are supporting their high dividend yields with cash flow. 10 stocks we like better than...
Opposition’s lackluster elections campaign
Guyana Chronicle
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August 3, 2025
THERE are just 29 days left until Guyana votes for the next government on September 1, and the main opposition party, APNU’s elections campaign for office is lackluster, underwhelming and disastrous to say the least. Not only is the campaign in...