Gov’t signs exploration pact with TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Petronas The petroleum exploration licence and petroleum agreement for the shallow offshore Block 4 was this morning signed between the Government of Guyana and a consortium of TotalEnergies of France, QatarEnergy, of Qatar and Petronas of Malaysia. The article Gov’t signs exploration pact with TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Petronas appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ministry sought approval to pay Jamaican lawyers in Mohameds extradition case -though they are representing US gov’t Team Mohamed yesterday released a Ministry of Home Affairs document for the payment of US$62,558.78 to a Jamaican attorney who has entered an appearance before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to lead the extradition proceedings against businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed. The article Ministry sought approval to pay Jamaican lawyers in Mohameds extradition case appeared first on Stabroek News.
NIS records to be digitised in eight months -Public Service Upskilling Platform launched The records of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are expected to be digitized in the next eight months, President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced. The article NIS records to be digitised in eight months appeared first on Stabroek News.
Presidential scholarship goes to first and second CXC top students – sources The Presidential Scholarship is traditionally granted to the first and second-place Caribbean Secondary Schools Examination (CSEC) and the first and second-place CAPE performers for Guyana, based strictly on the criteria set by CXC, according to well-placed sources in the education sector yesterday. The article Presidential scholarship goes to first and second CXC top students – sources appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sheriff Chief Security Officer dies after falling through Good Hope roof A 48-year-old man employed with Sheriff Security died on Sunday after he fell through the wet roof of an InFab building he was inspecting at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara. The article Sheriff Chief Security Officer dies after falling through Good Hope roof appeared first on Stabroek News.
Public Works hotlines yielding results – Edghill The two new hotline numbers launched by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) last Thursday November 6, 2025, have already begun to garner the support of the public. The article Public Works hotlines yielding results – Edghill appeared first on Stabroek News.
The Leader of the Opposition By Neville J. Bissember The Leader of the Opposition (LOO) is a constitutional office that is listed both in Part 1 of the Constitution, entitled “General Principles” and Part 2, “Specific Rules”, as part of The Executive (Articles 110 and 184 respectively). The article The Leader of the Opposition appeared first on Stabroek News.
English’s appointment to natural resources transparency initiative raises concerns over impartiality, governance – Policy Forum Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) says the recent appointment by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, of Dr. Ivor English as Convenor of the Civic component of Guyana’s EITI (GYEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) raises serious concerns about impartiality and governance. The article English’s appointment to natural resources transparency initiative raises concerns over impartiality, governance – Policy Forum appeared first on Stabroek News.
Election date for Leader of the Opposition remains a mystery The date for the election of the Leader of the Opposition remains unknown, with the Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, confirming he has not yet been informed of the Speaker Manzoor Nadir’s plans to convene the necessary meeting. The article Election date for Leader of the Opposition remains a mystery appeared first on Stabroek News.
Port Kaituma boy dies while swimming with friends The police yesterday said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 16-year-old student of Port Kaituma Secondary School who drowned on Sunday at Canal Bank, Port Kaituma, North West District while swimming with friends. The article Port Kaituma boy dies while swimming with friends appeared first on Stabroek News.