VP Jagdeo urges Global South to incorporate AI into climate action
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo issued a call for the Global South to focus on national self-reliance and modern technology to navigate a changing global landscape. The VP was at…
More skilled Guyanese needed for energy transition
As Guyana continues to build out its energy infrastructure, there is a need for more Guyanese to step up and be trained in green energy related disciplines, so that the…
‘We believe strongly in the importance of partnership’
–Dr. Singh says during 2026 Guyana Energy Conference Opening Day closing discussion Georgetown, Ministry of Finance, February 18, 2026: Just before the curtains came down on Day One of the…
Guyana a model on empowering indigenous people, forest preservation- Pres. Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again showcased Guyana as a global model on empowering indigenous people, forest preservation and eco-tourism as alternative revenue. During a podcast discussion with…
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- Budget 2026
- February 11, 2026
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Minister Indar defends $25 Billion GPL fuel subsidy
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar defended his ministry’s 2026 budget estimates, highlighting the heavy financial burden of subsidies—most notably a $25 billion allocation to Guyana Power and Light…
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- February 9, 2026
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Linden to benefit from 25 MW Solar Farm
-by Celestine Chacon Prime Minister Mark Phillips has announced the construction of a 15-megawatt solar farm in Linden, Region Ten, with private sector company BOSAI set to contribute an additional…
GTE on track for 2026 completion – Min. Indar
-by Jarryl Bryan With over 230,000 GPL customers and growing, energy remains a key issue for many Guyanese. This is where the Gas to Energy project comes in, as the…
GPL’s first 35MVA Mobile Substation at the New Georgetown Substation commissioned
Guyana Power and Light commissioned its first 35-MVA Mobile Substation, marking a major step toward improving the reliability and flexibility of the national grid. The mobile unit, now stationed at…
Carbon credits sale not affected by Chevron purchase of Hess – Dr Jagdeo
Guyanese can rest assured that the funds from the sale of carbon credits are still intact, and Guyana will continue to benefit from these through several developmental initiatives. This is…
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- October 26, 2023
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Wrong decision on power generation could cost Guyana tens of millions USD more – Dr Jagdeo
He said that between now and 2025, Guyana cannot tie up its assets by engaging in arrangements that would put projects like Amaila and Wales into reserve mode. Based on an assessment of one proposal, Dr Jagdeo cautioned, Guyanese would have paid some US$90 million to those emergency power suppliers for the cost of their infrastructure alone.
