Business
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...
$20M US Sleepin casino to open 10 days following approval
By Mark Murray A local businessman is moving full steam ahead to ensure that all is in place before...
Gov’t to address misuse of hinterland roads
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, will be taking a firm stance against mining and mining-related...
Jagdeo maintains that there is a shortage in foreign currency
By Stacy Carmichael-James Finance Minister Winston Jordan’s recent assurance that there is no shortage of foreign currency has been rejected...
Peter’s Hall, Eccles and Houston possible locations for new Demerara River crossing
The first phase of the feasibility study for the new Demerara River crossing has been completed. Minister of Public Infrastructure,...
Leader of ‘Vote Like a Boss’ campaign wins Caribbean Commonwealth Youth Award
Enhancing youth empowerment, engagement, inclusion and participation at all levels, young Guyanese, Tricia Teekah was today (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)...
Smart City will continue with Parking Meter Project; no instruction to suspend
Despite reports of the suspension of the Parking Meter Project, the contracted company Smart City Solutions in a press release...
Ministry meets stone suppliers over CJIA Expansion; terminal building to be completed by mid-year
The Public Infrastructure Ministry on Tuesday (March 14, 2017) engaged several local contractors to facilitate a link between them and...
Communities Minister cannot confirm or deny suspension of Parking Meter Project
Following reports in the media that cabinet has recommended the suspension of the Parking Meter Project, Minister of Communities Ronald...
Dynamic Airways announce improvements to service
Increased flights, low-cost flight service, meals with a full complement of beverage, and in-flight entertainment are among some of the...
Slow down in Gov’t spending comes from greater transparency and scrutiny- Finance Minister
There have been calls for an increase in Government spending over the past year, following complaints from the business community...
Guyana interested in selling rice and other food products to the Bahamas – President Granger
By Mark Murray and Royan Abrams President David Granger says the Caribbean nation of Bahamas can be considered as an...
People claiming taxes, taxes, taxes…(not) take home pay, take home pay”-Jordan
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan believes Guyanese need to adjust their focus to the positives of Budget 2017 rather than the...
M&CC announces 50% reduction for Prepaid Parking Meter cards
Amidst calls for the quashing of the Parking Meter Project, the Georgetown City Council has announced a 50% reduction for...
President appoints Advisor on Petroleum
A Guyanese expert in offshore and civil engineering, Dr. Jan Mangal was yesterday (Friday, March 10, 2017) appointed as Petroleum...
No decision made on where Guyana’s oil would be refined; Clarity to be sought on utilizing Suriname’s refinery
The Ministry of Natural Resources today (Tuesday, March 07, 2017) clarified that no decision has been made in terms of...
Mining Syndicates call for investigation into GGMC Land Management Committee
Members of several newly formed mining syndicates today assembled at the Square of the Revolution to bring attention to issues...
UPDATED: Court rules against pausing Parking Meter operations; Arjune to be given free parking
By Mark Murray The High Court on Monday ruled that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) along with Smart City...
KFC adjusts menu in TT to deal with hard times
In a release on Monday, March 06, 2017, KFC introduced three new affordable meals to its menu to cater for...
