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Guyana politics in October 2026: President Ali, Prime Minister Phillips, Jagdeo, the WIN opposition, Parliament, courts, police and the army. The post Guyana Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
ExxonMobil has not asked Guyana to extend the exploration licence for its Stabroek oil block, which now runs to October 2027, a senior executive said. The post Exxon Yet to Seek Guyana Licence Extension appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chevron Corp. declined to continue supporting a proposed deep water port in Guyana after last year’s acquisition of Hess Corp., which had funded preliminary studies for the project.
Guyana's oil fund took in about US$3.88 billion in nine months, with US$1.89 billion in the third quarter, the Bank of Guyana's reports show. The post Guyana Oil Earnings Reach US$3.88 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana’s gold exports reached US$826.2 million in January to June, up 48.5 percent, but all of the gain came from price while shipped ounces fell 6.7 percent. The post Guyana Gold Exports Hit US$826 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
A US-based investor, Fortuna, G Mining and others have bought into Guyana gold ground since February, but local-ownership rules shape almost every deal. The post Foreign Firms Strike Nine Guyana Gold Deals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana now sits in OECD risk category 4, level with Brazil and Panama. That lowers the minimum fee on state-backed export credit, but no saving is published. The post Guyana Climbs to Export Credit Category 4 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana will ban imports of vaping products, tightening restrictions on electronic cigarettes as concern rises about their growing use and health risks, President Irfaan Ali said Saturday.
Guyana continent guide: its weight in people and oil, the CARICOM headquarters, OAS, CELAC and Mercosur ties, and the Essequibo case at the World Court. The post Guyana in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana's Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, under US sanctions, was arrested after a police chief fired at his car. He says the gun was planted. The post Guyana Opposition Leader Arrested After Shooting appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana kept Tier 1 in the US trafficking report, but investigations fell to 16 from 31 and only 25 of 390 victims were referred to care. The post Guyana Trafficking Probes Halve as US Keeps Tier 1 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Unions, rights groups and civil society urge leave and an independent probe for Guyana's deputy police chief, who is presumed innocent. The post Guyana Groups Urge Leave for Deputy Police Chief appeared first on The Rio Times.
The World Bank now expects Guyana’s economy to grow 23.7% in 2026, the region’s fastest rate. Oil drives the boom, and critics warn about dependence. The post World Bank Lifts Guyana Growth to 23.7% appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Guyanese court has charged a 33-year-old man with abducting two Surinamese men who vanished after setting out for Guyana by boat on 29 August. His lawyers say he was elsewhere. He was granted bail, and the men have not been found. The post Guyana Charges Man Over Two Surinamese Men Missing Since 29 August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana has ordered a stop to banana imports from Suriname, saying its farmers grow enough. Officially, none were recorded. What it means for the border trade. The post Banana Imports From Suriname Halted by Guyana as Minister Cites Ample Local Supply appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana aviation laws face a full review ordered by President Ali as international flights nearly tripled since 2020, and a Greece air pact is now signed. The post Guyana Aviation Laws Face Full Review as Country Signs Air Services Pact With Greece appeared first on The Rio Times.
Predictable regulation matters to foreign firms in Guyana, US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says, urging a modern tender process and faster tax refunds. The post Predictable Regulation Key for Foreign Firms in Guyana, US Ambassador Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana hosts the IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup from 17 to 31 October 2026. Sixteen teams, including a West Indies side led by Denesh Ramdin, play 72 free-entry matches at nine grounds, with the final at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The match-by-match schedule is still pending. The post Over-40s Cricket World Cup Guyana: 16 Teams Play 72 Free-Entry Matches, 17–31 October appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guyana’s oil boom is drawing foreign specialists to Georgetown. This guide explains visas and work permits, the Local Content Act, rents from US$1,500 a month, costs, safety and daily life. The post Moving to Guyana 2026: Visas, Costs, Oil-Boom Jobs and Daily Life in Georgetown appeared first on The Rio Times.