Netherlands ship ordered to pay GPL over $250M for damaged Demerara submarine cable – Guyana Times Home Top Stories Netherlands ship ordered to pay GPL over $250M for damaged Demerara submarine… The High Court in Georgetown has awarded the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc over $250 million for damages to its 69kV Submarine Cable in the Demerara River back in November 2020.The damaged occurred on November 27, 2020, by a ship registered in the Netherlands, sailing under the flag of Netherlands. At the time, the vessel was traversing the Demerara River when it dropped its anchor and hooked the cable as it moved along the river.According to the Statement of Claim, some 96 kilometres of 69kV transmission lines were installed in 2014 of which 2.159km of the submarine cable with fibre optics was buried across the Demerara River, linking the Kingston...

Pres Ali congratulates President Trump on inauguration – Guyana Times …anticipates stronger bilateral ties between Guyana & US Extending congratulations to newly inaugurated United States (US) President Donald J. Trump, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed optimism for the stronger bilateral ties between the two countries.Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday at the Rotunda in the center of the US Capitol building. In his congratulations, President Ali also extended best wishes for Trump as he embarks on his second, non-consecutive term. US President Donald Trump as he was sworn in “Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump on your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. As you begin a new chapter of your leadership and service, I extend best wishes on this great responsibility.”“The government of Guyana looks forward...

–owing to prudent, sustainable management, Dr. Singh highlights OWING to prudent management by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government, the total Public and Publicly Guaranteed (PPG) debt-to-GDP ratio has reduced from 47.4 per cent at the end of 2020 to 24.3 per cent at the end of 2024.This was according to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh.The Minister expounded on the positive developments in the country’s domestic economy during the 2025 budget presentation, last Friday.He said: “Over the last four and half years, our government extended its track record of responsible management of Guyana’s public debt. Notwithstanding our transformative development agenda, debt has remained sustainable. Government remains resolutely committed to our objective of mobilising development financing within prudent cost and risk parameters.” Against this backdrop, Dr. Singh noted that Guyana’s total public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt...

GuySuCo Managers ordered to cease “boss boy attitudes”, build worker morale – Mustapha – Guyana Times Home Top Stories GuySuCo Managers ordered to cease “boss boy attitudes”, build worker morale –… …warns he will be doing surprise visits to estates, Managers will be closely watched With an ambitious target of 101,000 tonnes of sugar set for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) this year, estate Managers have been warned to cease their “boss boy attitudes” and work closely with the workers in order to boost morale. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a previous visit to a sugar estate During his appearance on a budget focus show, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, spoke of the challenges that have faced the sugar sector, but also his optimism for its turn around.He noted that already, 40 per cent of GuySuCo’s cultivation processes are being done...

GCA’s NBS 40-overs 2nd Division cricket…   THE Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)’s 2025 season commenced over the weekend with the New Building Society (NBS) 40-overs second division tournament. At the historic Bourda, hosts GCC beat Agricola by 111 runs, after posting 296-6 before Agricola were dismantled, 59. GCC were spearheaded by 83 from Yudhistir Persaud, an unbeaten 63 for Joash Charles, 46 from Dhanesh Persaud, and 25 from opener Ryan Hemraj. Shaqulle Lequay on 3-66, Rickford Mohamed 2-47, and Andre Barker 2-54 were the best bowlers for the last village in Georgetown on the East Bank. Agricola were dismissed in 20 overs, as no batter reached double figures, and Charles returned with the ball to capture 2-12, and got support from Krsna Singh, who took 2-8. At the Transport Sports Club (TSC) ground, the home team beat Sophia by 267 runs, after making 313-7, with Jeremiah Hohenkirk (95), Emmanuel Lewis...

Eagles and Guardians record 10+-point wins – Guyana Times Home Sports Eagles and Guardians record 10+-point wins – as Untouchables bag 4-point win Kwakwani Untouchables, Stabroek Eagles, and Plaisance Guardians on Sunday found themselves in the winners’ circle at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall as the Guyana Basketball Federation’s One Guyana Premier Basketball League continued.After two previous losses, the Plaisance Guardians battled the Kings in the opening fixture. The Guardians came out to fight in the first quarter and established an early three-point lead, 17-14.With both teams’ offence shining, the spectators got a look at spectacular buckets, but the Guardians once again got ahead of their opponents, scoring 16 points to the Kings’ 7 as the scoreboard showed 31-21 second-quarter tally.Coming in from the half with a 10-point deficit, the Kings managed to outscore the Guardians by one point 14-13, but it...

SOME 35 households in the riverine community of New Found Out, Region 10, now have access to potable water, thanks to a newly drilled well by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). The initiative is a significant step toward improving the quality of life for residents, who previously depended on water from the river and rainwater harvesting for their daily needs. Residents joined the Hon Collin D Croal, Minister of Housing and Water, along with GWI’s Hinterland Services Director Mr Ramchand Jailal and Engineer, Mr Jumal Duncan for the commissioning of the $24.3 million water-supply system on Saturday. Present were also officials from the nearby community of Bartica, Region Seven including the Mayor of Bartica, His Worship Anthony Murray and Prime Ministerial Representative Mr Ewrin Ward. Minister Croal highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring equal access to essential services for all citizens. “Everybody must be able to benefit equally from the...

‘Budget 2025 will boost private sector investment’ – PSC Chairman – Guyana Times Home Top Stories ‘Budget 2025 will boost private sector investment’ – PSC Chairman The 2025 National Budget has been hailed as a transformative step for private sector growth, with an emphasis on creating a robust and sustainable economic environment in Guyana.Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Komal Singh expressed confidence in the budget’s ability to drive continued private sector investment and economic development.He made these comments on Saturday during an exclusive interview with this publication, in which, he noted that over the past four years, private sector investments outside the oil and gas industry have exceeded US$2.5 billion—a testament to growing investor confidence in the country.“Private sector investors only put money into an economy where they feel confident,” the Chairman noted. “The size of this budget signals a...

…as $12.7 billion budgeted to expand Community Enhancement Workers Programme, the National Pathway Workers project   More job opportunities are set to be created, especially for women, as the government has budgeted $12.7 billion, this year, to continue both the Community Enhancement Workers Programme and the National Pathway Workers Project. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, when he presented Budget 2025 in the National Assembly, on Friday. Notably, earlier this month, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag announced that over 15,283 part-time workers are now employed under its National Pathway Workers Project, which was implemented by the Office of the Vice President in 2022. The initiative began with 10,750 workers and has seen a significant increase in participation. The Minister highlighted that the programme has grown by nearly 50 per...

Guyana’s economy grew by 43.6% in 2024 – Guyana Times The local economy enjoyed a growth in the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 43.6 per cent in 2024, with the nonoil economy recording an increase of 13.1 per cent as a result of growth in the rice sectors, other crops, bauxite and other mining, quarrying and others.This was revealed by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh during his presentation of the 2025 Budget in the National Assembly on Friday.The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government’s fiscal plan – its fifth since taking office in August 2020 – is themed: “A Secure, Prosperous and Sustainable Guyana.”Despite mixed trends in commodity prices globally, Dr Singh noted that Guyana navigated these challenges adeptly. On this point, he noted that the price of gold...