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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™,...
Guyana signs landmark agreement with EU on timber exports
Guyana and the European Union over the weekend signed an agreement marking conclusion of negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement...
Children’s art work featured in GBTI’s 2019 Calendar
Displaying the “the uniqueness of Guyana’s richness and bright future,” the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched...
New airline boss complains of burdens of doing business in Guyana
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly formed Guyana Airways has complained of the burdens of doing business in Guyana....
Public servants wage increase to be tax-free, retroactive
Wage increases approved for public servants for the year 2018 will be retroactive to January 1, 2018, and tax-free. This...
Guyana commits to direct flights from C’bean to Africa
The Governments of Guyana and Ghana Friday morning signed an Air Services Agreement, paving the way for direct flights between...
Sheriff St. lane to be closed for road works
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure says that the eastern lane from Rupert Craig Highway to the Railway Embankment on Sheriff...
Prospective airline gets go ahead to use ‘Guyana Airways’ name
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signalled its intention to adhere to a decision by the court which gives...
Guyana, Aruba sign air cooperation MoU
The Aviation Authority of Guyana and Aruba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will result in greater cooperation...
19 restaurants offer deals for Restaurant Week
Nineteen restaurants have come onboard for Guyana Restaurant Week 2018, which will run from November 23 to December 2. Guyana...
Tourism Bodies planning ‘Resort Week’
Tourism organisations are planning a ‘Resort Week’ – an opportunity for locals as well as foreigners to visit some of...
CAL to add 12 new planes in 2019
[Trinidad News Day] – State carrier Caribbean Airlines Ltd will soon add 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its...
Trucks reminded not to use East Bank road from 7-9 in the mornings
Trucks are not permitted to use the East Bank Demerara (EBD) corridor during morning rush hours, Traffic Chief Linden Isles...
Help make travel between continents faster – Ferguson tells air transport meeting
Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson has called on air transport industry leaders to develop ways to...
Over 40 Stabroek stalls destroyed by fire; suspected arsonist on the run
By Bibi Khatoon Approximately 42 stalls containing fruits, vegetables, fish and various food items were on Tuesday morning destroyed at...
Power restored to Matthew’s Ridge as Station Operator jailed, turbocharger recovered
Electricity has been restored to Matthew’s Ridge, Region One after a stolen turbocharger was recovered and the Power Station Operator...
‘Chinese’ Mosquito Coil denied registration due to cancer risk
The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (PTCCB) Board has recently denied the registration of “Zenden Mosquito Coil” due to the...
Code of practice developed for restaurants
In an effort to get restaurants and other food establishments to improve the quality of service offered to consumers, the...
“We’re committed to this market”- American Airlines touches down in Guyana
American Airlines has become the first US carrier to launch its services in Guyana on Thursday night. The major US...
