Govt looking at pre-feasibility study for deep-water harbour – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Govt looking at pre-feasibility study for deep-water harbour As part of its efforts to position Guyana as a transport and logistics hub, the Guyana Government is currently looking at a pre-feasibility study for the establishment of a deep-water harbour facility here. Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar, during the panel discussion at the Guyana Energy Conference on Thursday This has been revealed by Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar, during a panel discussion on ‘Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Growth’ at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.“Prime Minister [Mark Phillips] led a meeting between myself and Minister [of Finance Dr Ashni] Singh, where we’re looking at, to some extent, a pre-feasibility study for the deep-water harbour. We’ve heard a lot about...

–over the next three years, Prime Minister Phillips says   TO accelerate Guyana’s transition and solidify its role as a global leader in sustainable energy production, the country has outlined ambitious plans to invest $791.4 million in renewable energy projects over the next three years.This was revealed by Guyana’s Prime Minister Brigadier Ret’d Mark Phillips during a presentation at the ongoing Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.Prime Minister Phillips highlighted that the investment will focus on a variety of large-scale renewable energy projects, including the installation of 21 solar mini-grids that will benefit over 240 public and community buildings across Regions One (Barima-Waini), Three, Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). The projects will ensure that key infrastructure such as health centres, schools, and ICT hubs in remote communities receive reliable renewable power.“Guyana’s rise as an emerging energy powerhouse is not occurring in...

Jagdeo slams WPA, PNC for treating Afro-Guyanese as “vote bank” – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Jagdeo slams WPA, PNC for treating Afro-Guyanese as “vote bank” Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo issued a blistering condemnation of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), accusing them of shamelessly exploiting Afro-Guyanese for political gain while offering them little in return. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo charged that these opposition parties have long treated Afro-Guyanese as a mere “vote bank” rather than valuing them as individuals with aspirations and intelligence.He also denounced recent inflammatory remarks made by WPA member David Hinds, who referred to Afro-Guyanese supporters of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) using derogatory slurs such as “house slaves” and “lick bottoms”.Jagdeo, echoing concerns previously raised by President Irfaan Ali and Parliamentary Affairs...

–Finance Minister tells investors; points to consistent advancement of non-oil sectors, focus on long-term development FINANCE Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has said that Guyana’s sustained “double-digit growth and fiscal prudence” under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government have made the country an “attractive destination for investment” because of its “serious, responsible, and credible” approach to economic management. Over the past five years, Guyana has seen holistic economic expansion, driven largely by developments in its oil-and-gas sector, which spinoff to other sectors, resulting in the country being listed among the fastest-growing economies in the world.Minister Singh, during his presentation on Day Three of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo said the country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 43.6 per cent in 2024 alone, with overall growth rates averaging between 39-40 percent per annum.By the end of 2024, Guyana’s economy had expanded five-fold compared to 2019, with a nominal...

CARICOM Heads of Govt Meeting: Free movement, trade barriers, use of AI among Guyana’s priorities – Pres Ali – Guyana Times Home Top Stories CARICOM Heads of Govt Meeting: Free movement, trade barriers, use of AI… President Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined the priority areas that Guyana will be pushing at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting including, but not limited to, free movement across the region, the removal of trade barriers, technology, and maintaining democracy within Member States.Over the next few days, regional leaders will converge in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the 48th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, which got underway Wednesday evening. President Dr Irfaan Ali joined other CARICOM Heads of Government for a presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology solutions in Barbados on Wednesday President Ali travelled to the Caribbean Island State on Wednesday, where he...

[ESPNCRICINFO] – Shubman Gill dug deep for his slowest ODI hundred and India’s slowest in the last six years to see India through a tricky chase of 229 that must have brought back memories of their 3-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka last on similarly slow tracks. Despite a quick 69-run opening stand, India were tested by a target that was kept by Mohammed Shami, who took his sixth ODI five-for and became the quickest man to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled to get there.Both sides will rue missed opportunities in their Champions Trophy opener. Bangladesh won a crucial toss on a tired pitch with no dew expected to make chasing easier, but they got off to such a poor start that they needed three dropped catches and a superlative fighting hundred from Towhid Hridoy to stay in the contest. India had Bangladesh down at 35 for 5, Axar...

Gas-to-Energy project: Govt negotiating contract with German firm to operate 300MW power plant – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Gas-to-Energy project: Govt negotiating contract with German firm to operate 300MW power… – bid out for NGL facility operator The Guyana Government is currently negotiating contract terms with German company Siemens Energy SAS, which has been selected to operate the 300-megawatt (MW) combined cycle power plant – a key part of the highly-anticipated Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project. Gas-to-Energy Project Lead, Winston Brassington Located at Wales, West Bank Demerara, the GtE project comprises the power plant and a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility – both utilising the rich natural gas that will be piped from the Liza Field in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.In January 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), inviting qualified firms to provide their...

WITH global geopolitical shifts and changing trade dynamics creating new challenges, leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will this week examine key issues, from trade barriers and free movement of nationals to food security at a regional summit.Speaking ahead of the official opening of the 48th regular meeting of the conference of heads of government of CARICOM which began on Wednesday evening, Guyana’s President Dr.  Irfaan Ali, outlined some of the key priorities to be discussed at the summit being held in Barbados. “I believe that this heads of government meeting is coming at a very important time globally, when there’s been major shift in policy agenda and significant changes in the geopolitical realities in various regions across the world, in trade arrangements, all of which CARICOM has to be very mindful of.”He stressed that the changing global landscape would be a critical area for discussion among the heads of...

Increased grand prize as Rock Futsal returns for 2nd instalment – Guyana Times Home Sports Increased grand prize as Rock Futsal returns for 2nd instalment Flashback! Back Circle receive their prize after the inaugural Rock Auto Trans Futsal tournament last year Come next Monday, 16 renowned futsal teams will begin a quest for a million-dollar grand prize when the second edition of the Rock Auto Trans Futsal tournament gets underway.The tournament was launched during a simple ceremony at the Fireside Grill, Garnett Street, Kitty on Wednesday afternoon, with the company being announced as another one of the event’s many sponsors. In sharing details of the upcoming competition, organiser/referee Wayne Griffith divulged the names of the competing teams and the structure of the tournament.“Sixteen teams are going to take part in this tournament. I’ll just run through it quickly for you guys. The...

ANDREW Bhola, a 25-year-old mason of Lot 42 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was arrested on February 10, 2025 and charged on February 19, 2025 for the offence of Rape of a Child under 16 years, committed on a 12-year-old female. The charge was laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.The accused appeared Wednesday at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias, the indictable charge was read to him and he was not required to plead. The accused was remanded to prison. The matter was adjourned to March 10. RPT