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Lack of ring-fencing robbed Guyana US$4B – OGGN

(Kaieteur News) – Since Guyana began earning from its petroleum sector in 2020 to December 2025, the country amassed US$7.7 billion in revenue, a mere fraction of what it could have earned through the implementation of a ring-fencing provision. The Oil and Gas Governance Network (OGGN) in a letter to Kaieteur News on Monday highlighted that […] The post Lack of ring-fencing robbed Guyana US$4B – OGGN appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News19h ago

IMF praises govt’s prudent borrowing strategy

…as Guyana’s debt climbs to US$10.3B (Kaieteur News) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed the Government of Guyana’s borrowing strategy, concluding that the country’s debt remains sustainable. This revelation comes even as the country’s total public debt is expected to climb to US$10.3 billion by the end of 2026. In its concluding statement following […] The post IMF praises govt’s prudent borrowing strategy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case

…court grants prosecution more time …handcuffed captain and crew appear virtually (Kaieteur News) – The murder case arising from the devastating MV Barima tragedy was heard at the Charity Magistrate’s Court Monday morning before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. The matter was adjourned until 7th September after the court granted Police Prosecutor Mandel Moore additional time to complete […] The post Partial disclosures stall MV Barima murder case appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News19h ago

Trump says new talks are Iran’s ‘last chance’ to make a deal

(AP) — President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the 5-month-old Iran war — but this time, he insists it’s different. The president on Monday said that new talks between Washington and Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country. […] The post Trump says new talks are Iran’s ‘last chance’ to make a deal appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News19h ago

12 contractors bid below engineer’s $55M estimate to refurbish Bartica Nurses Hostel

(Kaieteur News) – Twelve contractors have submitted bids below the engineer’s estimate of $55.03 million for the rehabilitation of the Nurses’ Hostel in Bartica, Region Seven. The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Seven invited tenders for the project, and during the recent opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), it […] The post 12 contractors bid below engineer’s $55M estimate to refurbish Bartica Nurses Hostel appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20h ago

Uranium royalty to be negotiated when project moves to production

(Kaieteur News) – The royalty the Government of Guyana (GoG) will receive from any future uranium production at the Kurupung Uranium Project has not yet been determined, with company filings stating that the rate will be negotiated if and when an application is made for a mining permit. The Kurupung Uranium Project spans approximately 92.2 square […] The post Uranium royalty to be negotiated when project moves to production appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20h ago

Hotter, drier days ahead …Hydromet warns El Niño could bring 80 heatwave days this year

(Kaieteur News) – Guyanese are being urged to brace for months of scorching temperatures and prolonged dry weather, with the Guyana Hydrometeorological Service (Hydromet) warning that the strengthening El Niño phenomenon could trigger as many as 80 hot spell days this year—almost three times the country’s historical average. In a public advisory issued on Friday, Hydromet […] The post Hotter, drier days ahead …Hydromet warns El Niño could bring 80 heatwave days this year appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Cattle theft driving Berbice farmers out of industry

(Kaieteur News) – One cattle farmer has already walked away from the industry, while others are considering following suit as livestock theft continues to plague farmers in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Among those who have abandoned cattle rearing is Ron Soogrim, an overseas-based Guyanese businessman who has now shifted his focus to agro-processing. Soogrim, who spent […] The post Cattle theft driving Berbice farmers out of industry appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Police set ganja farms ablaze in Berbice River

(Kaieteur News) – Two ganja farms located up the Berbice River were set ablaze by Police on Thursday. Police said the farms destroyed were located at Friendship Sandhill Village and Wiruni Savannah. The ganja found on the farms were reportedly worth over $2 million and the operation that led to their destruction took place between 05:00hrs […] The post Police set ganja farms ablaze in Berbice River appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20h ago

Man changes murder plea, admits to manslaughter in friend’s death

(Kaieteur News) – Bhola Jaipersaud, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder when he appeared before the Berbice High Court last week, made a last-minute change to his plea when the matter was called again on Monday. Appearing before Justice Gino Persaud, Jaipersaud pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter, which carries a […] The post Man changes murder plea, admits to manslaughter in friend’s death appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20h ago

Former Minister questions independence of MV Barima COI as secretary deeply tied to Gov’t

(Kaieteur News) – Former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson is questioning the independence of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) announced by the President of Guyana to probe the circumstances of the capsizing and sinking of the MV Barima vessel that has resulted in the death of 73 persons. On 18th July , the 87-year-old vessel […] The post Former Minister questions independence of MV Barima COI as secretary deeply tied to Gov’t appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20h ago

Govt seeks contractor to rebuild Little Diamond-Herstelling NDC office

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is seeking a contractor to build a new office for Little Diamond- Herstelling Neighborhood Democratic Council, after the former building was destroyed by fire in June this year. According to a recent invitation for bids issued by the ministry, in addition to the building, government […] The post Govt seeks contractor to rebuild Little Diamond-Herstelling NDC office appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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