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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™,...
Small businesses to access 20% share of state contracts
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) is working to hire a consultant to complete a policy framework which will bring the...
Gov’t condemns vandalism of traffic signs
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has condemned the vandalism of traffic signs and is calling on persons to desist from...
GRA collects $5B from tax amnesty
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has raked in $5B in taxes from the tax amnesty this year, the entity’s Commissioner...
Gov’t warns of ‘legal consequences’ if teachers strike again
The Ministry of Education has warned of legal consequences if teachers engage in any form of industrial action. Following nearly...
Speedboat operators to get special recognition
A select group of speedboat operators will be recognised on Thursday as Guyana observes World Maritime Day. “Operators plying the...
Upgrades for Bemichi, Chi Chi airstrips
Airstrips located at Chi Chi West in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region and Bemichi in Barima-Waini are being upgraded. A contract totalling...
BK gets $141M contract for third phase of Berbice athletic track
BK Construction has been awarded the third phase of the Berbice Athletic Track project. Minister of State Joseph Harmon Monday...
Delegates from 192 countries due here for aviation meeting
Delegates from 192 countries are expected in Guyana towards the end of November for a meeting of the International Civil...
Town Clerk leased land to shipping company not owned by City Council – Inquiry hears
Town Clerk Royston King is under investigation for leasing a shipping company a plot of land which is not owned...
National broadband network among US$52M in funding from China
By Devina Samaroo Guyana and China Saturday signed agreements worth US$52 million that will go towards a national broadband network...
The Economy: The economic benefits of a modular oil refinery
There has been some discussions recently in the press on revisiting the feasibility of an oil refinery in Guyana amidst...
New arrivals terminal opens at Timehri
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Saturday officially opened its new arrivals terminal. Passengers were treated to local fruit...
Korea interested in renewable energy, infrastructure prospects here
The Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is looking to connect local businesses with large companies dealing with renewable energy and...
Rum producers launch responsible drinking initiative
The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA) has launched an initiative to promote responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages...
Local businesses hunt deals, partnerships with overseas players
Mohamed’s Poultry Farm has been in operation since 1994 but though it has expanded its production to include value added...
It is a sellout – Jagdeo on Guyana/TT agreement
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed disappointment with the level of representation made by the Guyana Government during the bilateral...
Guyana to sign economic cooperation agreement with Barbados
One day after the government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trinidad for cooperation on energy and other sectors,...
Guyana gets US$900k in rice support from Islamic Bank
Guyana has received US$900,000 in grant assistance from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to support the rice sector. Minister of...
