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Ten hours fly time to Brazil: Will Guyana make the cut as Latam expands into the Caribbean?
By Kurt Campbell Imagine flying north to go south. Few places illustrate the Caribbean’s connectivity challenges better than Guyana. Travelling from Georgetown to Rio de Janeiro this week for the 82nd Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), I found myself doing what many Guyanese travellers know all too well, flying in...
Guyana avoids airport congestion challenges as air travel accelerates
By Kurt Campbell in Rio de Janeiro kurt@newsroom.gy As aviation leaders warn that overcrowded airports and rising taxes are threatening...
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Exclusively by ENet
Georgetown, Guyana — ENet announced today that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™,...
After recent bank card issues, G/town Chamber Head says focus must be on cyber security
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Kester Hutson believes that local businesses should now focus more...
IDB’s private sector transactions with Guyana totals US$58M but Finance Minister says figure ‘scratches the surface’
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved eight transactions with Guyana’s private sector totalling about US$58 million in several key areas...
ENet launches new 4G/5G services in Guyana powered by Mavenir’s Cloud-Native IMS and Digital BSS
Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, announced today...
As Housing Ministry develops more expensive schemes, fraudulent sales remain a huge challenge
The Ministry of Housing and Water is spending much more to develop new areas to meet the mammoth demand for...
Over $83M in contracts inked for new training facilities in Region 6
Two contracts for the construction of much-needed training centres to upskill Guyanese, mainly those in Berbice, were signed on Monday...
CDB approves US$76.2M for upgrade of Guyana water supply systems
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 76.2 million loan to the Government of Guyana (GOGY) for the...
Another 800 persons get East Coast Demerara house lots
Another 800 house lots are being distributed to persons who live along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Monday...
Cheaper chicks, access to finance for farmers recovering from recent outbreak
Small-scale farmers who suffered massive losses during a recent disease outbreak in chickens brought on by smuggling will now have...
More jobs, accelerated bauxite production as BOSAI commissions US$115M kiln
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday officially commissioned the BOSAI Minerals Group’s US$115M Kiln #15 and Maz Project at Linden,...
‘Entrepreneurship must start in school’- GCCI President
In an effort to promote entrepreneurship among the youth population, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will start...
Strong focus on e-commerce options for GCCI’s growing membership – Hutson
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) aims to transform the business community in Guyana by encouraging all of...
‘Real possibility’ of reducing costly food import bill by 2025- President Ali
Caribbean leaders seem to be committed to the task of slashing the region’s hefty US$6 billion annual food import bill...
In bold step, CARICOM Heads back full free movement of people across the region
In a matter of months, nationals of most member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should be able to travel...
US pledges millions more to support Caribbean farmers, Guyana-led food plan
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy As part of efforts to ensure the Caribbean is...
As CARICOM produces more food, Ali says storage a key concern
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali says that countries in...
Republic Bank maintains Visa card safe for use but promises to reimburse fraud-affected customers
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited maintains its Visa OneCard is safe for use as numerous customers complain of fraudulent activities. The...
No rush to sell but Jagdeo says some countries interested in Guyana’s carbon credits
Guyana is in no rush to sell the remaining 70 per cent of carbon credits it has but Vice President...
AmCham Guyana re-elects President, Board of Directors at recently concluded AGM
See the full statement from AmCham Guyana below: The American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham) is pleased to...
