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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™,...
First Lady gifts house to struggling Tuschen family
In keeping with a commitment made several weeks ago, First Lady, Mrs Arya Ali on Friday handed over the keys...
GM of Herdmanston Lodge is new head of THAG’s Executive Committee
See the full statement from THAG below: The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) concluded its 30th Annual...
Top EU official backs Guyana low-carbon ambitions amid oil production
Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans has supported Guyana’s efforts to balance a low-carbon development agenda with...
Re-migrants looking for jobs in Guyana’s manufacturing sector
Many Guyanese living abroad who want to return home are looking for jobs in the manufacturing sector but most of...
Guyana’s Corum Group sells minority stake to one of the region’s largest financial firms
JMMB Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s largest investment banks has bought a minority stake in Guyanese owned Corum Restaurant Group...
Guyana gets €4.6M to further support mangrove restoration efforts
The European Union (EU) continued its support of Guyana’s sea defence efforts through a new budget support programme that will...
Guyana can produce barley for Caribbean, North American markets – President
As Guyana invests in technology to improve food production to satisfy local and regional demands, the country’s President Dr. Irfaan...
U.S. visas: Embassy no longer using DHL from Tuesday
The embassy of the United States in Georgetown will no longer be using DHL from Tuesday and is advising visa...
Attorney Devindra Kissoon new President of Rotary Club of Georgetown
The Rotary Club of Georgetown announced its new Board of Directors at its Installation Ceremony on Sunday, June 11th at...
Finance Minister responds to Mayor Narine
See the full letter by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni...
CANTO commends President Ali for removal of all taxes on mobile phones
See below full statement issued by the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Operators (CANTO): The President of the Co-operative Republic...
Amaya Milk product in returnable glass bottles now available at leading supermarkets
The Amaya Milk Company has announced the product, which is sold in returnable glass bottles, is now available at most...
GTT, Digicel and ENet welcome President Ali’s announcement on removal of all taxes for cell phones
See below full statement issued by GTT, Digicel and ENet: Telecommunications providers GTT, Digicel, and ENet are pleased to support...
All cellphones now tax free- President Ali announces
All duties and taxes will be removed on mobile phones effective Monday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday at...
ENet extends 5G Mobile free trial, continuing ‘Test Drive’ for all subscribers
ENet – Guyana’s only 100% locally owned Telecommunications Company and the country’s newest mobile telecoms provider – has announced that...
Artificial Island now connected by road to coast
The artificial island at the Plantation Best foreshore, West Bank Demerara (WBD) is now connected to the coast by road...
Guyana’s 2023 growth outlook remains favourable as LAC region braces for slow economic growth
Though growth in Latin America and the Caribbean region is expected to slow even further this year, Guyana continues to...
Internationally recognised Hospitality & Tourism diploma programme launched to meet workforce demand
Responding to the demand for training and recruiting persons in the hospitality sector, an internationally recognised diploma programme was launched...
