GWI “not in competition” with Private Sector – Pres Ali on state-owned bottled water project

President Irfaan Ali defended Guyana Water Incorporated’s $496.3 million bottled-water project, saying it is meant to provide affordable safe water and reduce reliance on imports, not compete with local firms. The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association has urged a review, warning the state venture could undermine private producers, while GWI is also opening a Port Mourant water refilling station.

By Guyana Times

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60th Independence Anniversary reception-Guyana’s economic growth, strategic partnership with India take centre stage

Guyana’s High Commission in New Delhi marked 60 years of Guyana’s independence and diplomatic ties with India, bringing together officials, diplomats, business leaders and the Guyanese diaspora. High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj highlighted Guyana’s economic growth and global role on food, energy and climate security, while India reaffirmed support for deeper cooperation in health, energy, agriculture and education.

By Guyana Times

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Suriname named alleged transit point in cocaine route to Europe – Venezuelan authorities

Venezuelan authorities say a cocaine trafficking network dismantled in Anzoátegui moved drugs from Venezuela through Guyana and Suriname en route to Europe, and they arrested eight suspects and destroyed an alleged illegal airstrip. Guyana’s CANU says traffickers are increasingly targeting the country as a transit hub, but regional cooperation is helping intercept shipments.

By Guyana Times

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Fujian Association of Guyana donates $3.2M to support MV Barima relief efforts

The Fujian Association of Guyana donated $3.2 million to the Civil Defence Commission to help people affected by the MV Barima tragedy. Made through contributions from Fujian entrepreneurs, the donation underscores Chinese-Guyanese solidarity and was welcomed by CDC officials and the Chinese Embassy as support during a time of national grief.

By Guyana Times

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Enmore to become an industrial, manufacturing hub

Enmore, East Coast Demerara, is being positioned as a major industrial and manufacturing hub under the Government’s Model Village Initiative, with new private-sector investments, an agro-development area, and financing support for young people planned. The proposal includes road, drainage, lighting and security upgrades, aiming to create jobs, reduce flooding and improve services for residents across the community.

By Guyana Times

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MV Barima tragedy: “Let the CoI work” – President Ali

President Irfaan Ali said the independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima sinking will determine what action the government takes, as pressure grows to remove Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. The July 18 disaster off the Essequibo Coast killed 73 people, left 30 missing and prompted protests, charges against three Transport and Harbours Department employees, and a wider maritime audit.

By Guyana Times

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100 complete transportation, emergency response training

About 100 people in Guyana have completed training in professional transportation, first aid, CPR and defensive driving through a programme run by the Guyana Police Force and Clarke’s Production Inc. The graduates received certificates at Eve Leary, gaining skills aimed at improving road safety, emergency response and professionalism in the transport sector.

By Guyana Times

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“We are not producing water to compete with you,” Indar tells stakeholders

Guyana’s government says its planned $496.3 million state-owned bottled water plant, to be run by GWI at Parfaite Harmonie, will lower prices, create jobs and reduce imports, not compete with private producers. Ministers and GWI face pushback from business groups, which want a partnership model to protect local investment and jobs.

By Guyana Times

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Former detective gets 24 months for impersonating SOCU officers

Former Police detective Akeimo Simon was sentenced to 24 months in prison after being found guilty of demanding money with menace and attempting to steal $1 million from a Public Works Ministry engineer and his wife by posing as a SOCU officer. The court found he used police authority and a firearm to pressure the couple, while Sergeant Wilson was dismissed for lack of evidence. The case underscores scrutiny of corruption and abuse of official power.

By Guyana Times

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Min Ramraj calls out T&HD over lack of consultation on ferry truck weight limits

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj criticised the Transport and Harbours Department for cutting truck weight limits on the Parika-Supenaam ferry service without consulting drivers, calling the move unacceptable. The limit was reduced to 15 tonnes because of structural damage at both terminals, and the ministry says repairs are underway so normal loading can resume safely.

By Guyana Times

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Motorcyclist dies, pillion rider injured in 2-vehicle collision

A 21-year-old motorcyclist, Christopher Thomas of Yarrowkabra, died after his bike collided with a motor van on the Coverden Public Road, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday evening. His 24-year-old pillion rider remains hospitalised. Police say the van driver was below the legal alcohol limit and is assisting with the investigation.

By Guyana Times

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“Model Village” concept to be implemented in every community – Pres Ali assures

President Irfaan Ali said Guyana’s pilot “Model Village” initiative will be expanded to communities nationwide after consultations across the regions. In Melanie Damishana-Nonpareil and other pilot areas, the plan includes road and drainage upgrades, streetlights, green spaces, structured vending and industrial zones, aimed at making villages safer, cleaner and more organized.

By Guyana Times

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Model Village Initiative-Bush Lot, Bath Settlement & Hopetown to undergo infrastructure & economic transformation

President Irfaan Ali says Guyana’s Model Village Initiative will reshape Bush Lot, Bath Settlement and Hopetown in Region Five with upgraded roads, drains, bridges, lighting, walkways and green spaces, while also improving safety and utilities. He said the goal is not only better infrastructure, but communities linked to economic opportunities such as agro-processing, with residents helping set priorities.

By Guyana Times

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DDL breaks ground on new facility expansion in St Kitts & Nevis

Demerara Distillers Limited broke ground for a major expansion in St Kitts and Nevis, with Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew calling it a boost for jobs, exports and regional integration. The new facility will add a packaging line for juices and milk, strengthen the island as a CARICOM manufacturing hub, and support Guyana’s food security push.

By Guyana Times

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Remaining Cummings Park squatters ordered to relocate within 10 days

Fourteen remaining squatters in Cummings Park, within the Eugene F. Correia International Airport flight zone at Ogle, have been given 10 days to leave as the Government pushes to clear illegal settlements from the area. Officials say the move is needed to protect aviation safety, with house lots and homes already arranged for many relocated families.

By Guyana Times

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2026 Beharry Secondary School's Under-19 T20 tournament… Mouth-watering playoffs to bowl off on Sunday

The National Round of 8 playoffs in the Beharry Group of Companies Schools U-19 T20 Tournament begin Sunday at Queen’s College Ground, with eight schools competing on two pitches. Essequibo Islands Secondary, Queen’s College, West Side High, St. Stanislaus College, Abram Zuil Secondary, Covent Garden Secondary, Berbice Educational Institute and Annandale Secondary will battle for semifinal places.

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Guyana’s oil helps cushion impacts from Middle East disruption - Exxon

ExxonMobil reported US$14.5 billion in second-quarter 2026 profits, helped by strong output from Guyana even as Middle East disruptions hit production. The company produced 4.51 million barrels per day overall and is pumping about 870,000 barrels per day in the Stabroek Block, with the new Errea Wittu FPSO expected to lift Guyana output further this year.

By Kaieteur News

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Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’

Trump said he believes the war with Iran is nearing an end and vowed petrol prices will fall once it does, while Iran and Oman moved closer to reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway’s closure has disrupted global energy supplies, and any deal could ease pressure on oil and LNG markets, including in the Caribbean.

By Kaieteur News

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"We will follow you wherever you go" - opposition vows to beef up protests against government

President Irfaan Ali was met by opposition protesters in Hopetown, West Coast Berbice, as APNU and other MPs renewed calls for Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar to resign over the MV Barima tragedy that killed 73 Guyanese. The opposition also condemned the use of army ranks at the outreach and vowed to keep protesting.

By Kaieteur News

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Two dead in Water Street brawl

A 29-year-old salesman, Angelo Answick, claims self-defence after fatally stabbing two men near Bounty Supermarket on Water Street, Georgetown, on Friday morning. Police say chips vendor Vincent Trim and Tyrone Captain died from multiple stab wounds, and Answick was arrested with the bloodstained knife. Investigators are reviewing CCTV as the case raises fresh concern about deadly violence in the Stabroek Market area.

By Kaieteur News

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'No new oil projects until Guyana gets full 50% profits' - APNU tells Govt.

APNU MP Saiku Andrews said Guyana should not approve new ExxonMobil projects that would add costs and delay its full share of profits under the 2016 petroleum agreement. He cited Exxon’s claim that the US$55 billion cost bank has been cleared, saying Guyana should now receive about 50% of production, plus royalty. The opposition is also pressing for clarity on when that shift takes effect and how future projects will be financed.

By Kaieteur News

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MV Barima Postmortem one – the president

This opinion column criticizes President Irfaan Ali for not returning to Guyana immediately after the MV Barima disaster, which left more than 100 people dead. The writer says a sitting president must treat such a crisis as a public duty, and argues Ali missed a chance to show leadership to grieving families and the nation.

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The protesters and the missing logic

In this opinion piece, the writer argues that Opposition protests over the MV Barima sinking are premature because the cause of the tragedy has not yet been established by the Commission of Inquiry. He says demands for accountability ring hollow without consistency, given past disasters and allegations under earlier governments, and warns against turning the issue into political theatre.

By Kaieteur News

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Linden Summer Super Cup Football continues at Bayrock Stadium tonight

The inaugural Linden Summer Super Cup continues tonight at Bayrock National Stadium in Wismar with Blueberry Hill vs Winners Connection and Hi Stars vs Aroiama. Earlier results saw PDey Stars beat Aroiama 2-0, Winners Connection edge Fearless 2-1, and Eagles FC thrash Silver Shattas 3-0, keeping local teams in early knockout contention.

By Kaieteur News

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Sham Tender

This editorial says a leaked proposal suggests Guyana’s government may have invited a Dutch company to bid on the MV Barima salvage before the public tender was opened, raising doubts about whether the process was truly competitive. It argues the wreck’s recovery is crucial to the investigation into the deadly tragedy and calls for full disclosure to restore public trust.

By Kaieteur News

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Guyana drives 19.7% growth for ANSA McAL in first half of 2026

ANSA McAL reported that Guyana was its strongest market in the first half of 2026, with revenue up 19.7% to TT$490 million, helping lift group revenue 3% to TT$3.79 billion. The conglomerate also cut debt, improved profits and said the results show growing confidence in its regional strategy and financial strength.

By Kaieteur News

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APNU urges government to scrap "ill-conceived" decision to turn GWI into bottled water company

APNU is urging the government to scrap plans to turn Guyana Water Incorporated into a bottled water producer, arguing GWI should focus on fixing poor service, aging pipes and unreliable supply. The party says the move risks corruption and unfair competition with private manufacturers, even as the government insists the plant is meant to boost self-sufficiency and lower costs.

By Kaieteur News

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MARAD says no firm selected as yet to raise MV Barima

MARAD has rejected claims that a company has already been chosen to salvage the MV Barima, saying the recovery job is still being awarded through an open public procurement process ending August 14, 2026. The denial follows a Kaieteur News report that a Dutch firm, Koole Onshore and Koole Offshore, may have been approached before the tender opened, raising questions about transparency in the vessel’s recovery.

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Fujian Association of Guyana donates $3.26M to CDC for MV Barima tragedy relief efforts

The Fujian Association of Guyana donated GY$3.26 million to the Civil Defence Commission to help people affected by the MV Barima tragedy. The handover at CDC headquarters, attended by Chinese Embassy officials, highlighted support from Chinese-Guyanese entrepreneurs and ongoing cooperation on humanitarian aid.

By Kaieteur News

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Part of World Bank loan to finance design, supervision of National Reference Lab

Guyana’s Health Ministry plans to use part of a US$22 million World Bank-funded One Health project to hire consultants to design and supervise a new National Public Health Reference Laboratory. The upgraded facility, which will include gene sequencing technology, is meant to improve the country’s ability to detect and respond to health emergencies, with bids opening August 31, 2026.

By Kaieteur News

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14 squatters in Ogle flight zone to be relocated within 10 days — CH&PA

The Central Housing and Planning Authority says the last 14 squatters in Cummings Park, inside the flight zone of Eugene F. Correia International Airport, will be relocated within 10 days. Most of the original 89 families have already been moved, as officials say the settlement poses a safety risk to aviation and to residents.

By Kaieteur News

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“We Will Rise”: Lewis Defies Arson, Occupation and Attacks on Guyana’s Labour Movement

One year after the second arson attack on Guyana’s Critchlow Labour College, GTUC General Secretary Lincoln Lewis says the labour movement will not be silenced and is pushing ahead with a national IT platform to connect and train workers. The college remains locked out and occupied, no charges have been laid, and the dispute continues in court.

By Staff Writer

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Fernandes Blasts GWI Bottled-Water Venture as Communities Remain Without Safe Water

Opposition MP Juretha Fernandes has criticized the government for pushing Guyana Water Incorporated into bottled-water production while communities in Regions One, Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten still lack reliable safe water. She said the move shows the PPP/C is prioritizing profit over service, and questioned official claims about expanding potable-water access.

By Staff Writer

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MP David Hinds Questions PPP’s Economic Philosophy as Government Moves Into Commercial Water Business

Opposition MP Dr. David Hinds said the PPP/C government is blurring its role as regulator and market competitor, citing Guyana Water Incorporated’s move into bottled water production. He argued water should remain a public good and warned that state-run commercial ventures in oil-rich Guyana could favor politically connected interests.

By Staff Writer

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MP Andrews Warns PPP Government Is Becoming Competitor to Guyanese Businesses (Water Industry), Raising Questions About Cronyism

Opposition MP Saiku Andrews has criticised the PPP/C government for moving Guyana Water Incorporated into the bottled-water business, saying public funds should be used to improve water service, not compete with private companies. He warned the plan raises concerns about fair competition, procurement and who will ultimately control a taxpayer-funded venture.

By Staff Writer

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