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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...
New $32 million facility to help support Corentyne fisherfolk
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned the Upper Corentyne Fisherman Cooperative Society Administrative Building at Number 79 Village on...
Court order granted to temporarily restrict GRA from seizing luxury vehicles
See below the full release from the Guyana Revenue Authority: April 05, 2025: At 1.39 pm today, Justice Gino Persaud...
US tariffs: Mottley raises concerns about higher prices across the region
See below the full statement from the Chairwoman of CARICOM, and the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley: Our world...
Capitalise on ‘duty free, tariff free’ export to the EU- Ambassador
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, René van Nes, during his remarks at the annual general meeting of the...
Labour woes grip BPO sector, gov’t offers support
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: April 04, 2025: As Government continues to recognise the Business...
Heavy-laden trucks restricted from ECD Railway Embankment – Min Edghill
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has made it clear that heavy-laden trucks are not permitted to traverse along...
Jagdeo says gov’t will engage US administration on tariffs, assures exporters of support
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said the Guyana Government will engage the United States administration on the new reciprocal tariffs,...
With lessons from Jamaica, Guyana to establish ‘Sector Skills Councils’
The role of technical and vocational education is now more important than ever because of the great demand for skilled...
Guyana gov’t ‘closely engaged’ with US on new import tariffs – Ashni Singh
The Government of Guyana is engaging the United States administration on new “reciprocal tariffs” announced on Wednesday by President Donald...
Sheriff to Mahaica road project will not cripple businesses – Min Edghill
Ongoing infrastructural developments across Guyana are not intended to undermine businesses or disrupt livelihoods, but to enhance accessibility and roadway...
Guyana to get digital driver’s license renewal portal
President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed on Saturday that his government hopes to soon implement a new driver’s license renewal system....
Reg. 10 housing applications backlog to be cleared by mid-year – Croal
Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal revealed on Friday that the backlog for house lot applications in Region 10...
Amaya Milk Company introduces Havan ‘pure cow’ Ghee
As Navratri approaches, Amaya Milk Company proudly announces the launch of Havan Ghee, a premium, 100% pure cow ghee prepared...
62,000-acre agro-industrial development for Berbice to include hemp, tobacco production
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced an ambitious plan to develop 62,000 acres of land into an agro-industrial hub spanning...
Bank of Guyana injects US$35 million to address currency shortages
The Bank of Guyana has injected US$35 million into the local banking sector to help resolve foreign currency shortages, Dr...
New initiative to further strengthen seabob industry, empower more women
A new initiative has been launched to revitalise the cooperative societies within Guyana’s artisanal fisheries sector. The project is spearheaded...
Fuel prices drop across the country, providing relief to consumers
The price of gasoline has decreased at pump stations across the country, bringing significant relief to consumers. The price charged...
Central Corentyne Chamber expects economic growth from toll-free Berbice Bridge
President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Poonai Bhigroog, strongly supports the recent announcement that will see the...
