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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 growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, Guyana appears better positioned than many regional counterparts to accommodate future increases in passenger traffic. Speaking ahead of the International Air Transport Association (IATA’s) 82nd Annual General Meeting...
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™,...
Monarch Bay Phase One oversubscribed in two weeks
Georgetown, Guyana – Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® community – the patented technology behind the world’s...
Jags Aviation expands fleet to boost commercial travel
Jags Aviation, owned by businessman Brian Tiwarie, has introduced two new Tecnam P2012 traveller aircraft, a move that is expected...
ENet completes multi-billion-dollar submarine cable project to Bartica
ENet has completed a transformative multibillion dollar telecommunications project, landing the first ever direct submarine fiber‑optic cable to Bartica. This...
Gov’t in final talks over acquisition of Berbice River Bridge
The Government of Guyana is in the final stages of negotiations for the acquisition of the Berbice River Bridge, President...
Toll-free bridges: Gov’t could engage taxi drivers, bus operators on reducing fares
The government could engage taxi drivers and bus operators on possibly reducing their fares now that Guyana’s major bridges are...
US gov’t not involved in banks’ decision to close accounts of WIN candidates – Ambassador
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, said her government was not involved in the decision taken by local banks...
Citizens Bank shuts accounts of dozens of Azruddin’s candidates; more banks to follow
Dozens of candidates from the party of US-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed’s political party have had their accounts closed by Citizens Bank,...
Visitor’s visa: US may ask some to pay up to US$15,000 in security deposit
(Reuters) – The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot...
Local author pens new book on African culture
As part of Emancipation celebrations, local author Athalyah Yisrael launched a book, inviting African families to go beyond freedom from...
‘Banks guided by strict regulatory obligations’ – GABI
The Guyana Association of Bankers Inc (GABI), in a statement, has clarified that all licensed commercial banks in Guyana are...
‘Reckless & irresponsible’ – Private Sector Commission condemns WIN’s call for boycott of local businesses
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has strongly condemned calls from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party to boycott local...
GCCI condemns calls for boycott of local businesses
In the wake of a statement from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, urging supporters to boycott certain businesses,...
GMSA welcomes US tariff reduction on Guyanese exports
See below the full statement issued by the GMSA: The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) welcomes the recent Executive...
New IDB Support Desk launched to boost financing access for small businesses
In a move aimed at bridging the financing gap faced by small businesses in Guyana, a Business Support Desk—conceptualised by...
Citizens Bank closing accounts of candidates from Azruddin’s party
Citizens Bank has now moved to close the accounts of candidates affiliated with the party of US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed....
Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade potential
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy At the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) in Grenada, Chairman of the Shipping Association...
Guyana and Colombia prioritise security and sustainability as embassy reopens
At an event held to mark the 215th anniversary of Colombia’s Independence and the official reopening of the Colombian Embassy...
GBTI shuts down accounts of candidates from Azruddin’s party
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has moved to close the accounts of candidates affiliated with the party...
New agreement inked to boost Guyana-Colombia economic relations
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and Procolombia to boost...
