The Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil are in advanced discussions to appoint a mutually agreed independent expert to help resolve a US$214 million cost recovery dispute linked to the company's first oil audit. The disagreement stems from costs flagged during an audit of ExxonMobil's operations covering the period 1999 to 2017.

Speaking on the matter, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Business Services Manager John Colling said both parties are active

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said access to mammography services has expanded beyond Georgetown with plans to make breast cancer screening available in every region.

The minister is urging greater public awareness and early screening, noting that breast cancer remains the leading cancer affecting women in Guyana. He highlighted advances at GPHC, including local breast cancer testing and telepathology services that reduces the need to send sampl

As economic activity continues to expand in Guyana's hinterland regions, traffic law enforcement officials are ensuring that focus is placed on road safety among operators of heavy-duty vehicles. The Guyana Police Force is encouraging drivers to adopt measures that can help prevent accidents and improve safety along the country's highways and interior roadways.

Drivers of logging and lumber trucks operating through Linden are being urged to comply with road safety measures to protec

Guyana is moving to modernise its labor sector through digital transformation and smarter workforce planning. Labour Minister Keoma Griffith says a new labor market observatory will help government better match skills training with the country's growing economic needs.

Addressing the plenary session of the 114th International Labor Conference, the minister highlighted the government's national digitisation program, which will see most government services, including labour administrat

In an effort to tackle bullying and violence in schools, the Ministry of Education says it is moving to strengthen support systems by providing enhanced psychology training for guidance counsellors ahead of the new school term. 

Some 50 guidance counsellors within the school system will be among the first cohort to undertake enhanced psychology training this September.

The programme will be delivered in partnership with the School of Nations and the UK-based or

A meeting was held today at State House with Contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation, (CRBC), Consultants, Shaledia Associates, Inc., and engineers overseeing the rehabilitation and expansion of the eastbound public road.

During the discussion, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasised the importance of the project and the need to bring works back on schedule. 

He noted that the project is currently about 62 per cent complete compared to t