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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...
Three women receive $1.5M in business grants from First Lady
In celebration of International Women’s Day, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali has awarded business grants totalling $1.5 million to three...
Managing Oil Wealth: IMF praises Guyana’s cash transfers and oil fund oversight
Guyana’s management of its burgeoning oil wealth has earned praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which lauded the country’s...
IMF applauds Guyana’s rapid economic growth; cites continued strong prospects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Staff Concluding Statement for the 2025 Article IV Mission, highlighting Guyana’s impressive...
‘Gov’t will put financial system, country at risk if it does business with Mohameds’ – Jagdeo
Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the country would be at-risk if it continued to do any business with...
Natoya Defreitas: The ‘Tire King’ of Georgetown
It is not every day that you see a woman operating a tyre shop, but for Natoya Defreitas, a 41-year-old...
Banks DIH launches ‘freshness is domestic’ campaign to promote local production
Banks DIH Limited, a leading name in the beverage industry, has announced a new campaign, “Freshness is Domestic,” highlighting its...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to connect Guyana to Europe with new route starting June 2025
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to begin operations in Guyana on June 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone for...
Victoria Greens: Pioneering hydroponics farming in Guyana
Established just over a year ago, Victoria Greens, a hydroponics farm is making waves in Guyana with its quality high-value...
MARAD addresses non-renewal of cabotage permission for foreign vessels operating on behalf of US-sanctioned company
See below the full release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wishes to clarify a...
US orders wind down of Chevron’s oil exports from Venezuela in 30 days
(Reuters) – The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was ending a license that the U.S. has granted to U.S....
‘Sustainable’ luxury hotel to be constructed in G/town
Blazon Hotels, a prominent luxury hospitality brand managing an exclusive portfolio of hotels across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and...
‘All records accounted for’ – Housing Ministry says after annex ransacked
See below the full statement from the Ministry of Housing and Water: The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the...
World Bank greenlights funding for more renewable energy plans in Guyana
See below the full release from the World Bank: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new project...
Migrants helping to ease labour demand – Hamilton
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton recently revealed that the government can no longer delay the introduction of migrant labour into...
Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce marks first anniversary
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) Inc. marked a significant milestone on March 1, celebrating its first anniversary at a...
Local and international business groups condemn Venezuelan naval incursion
Several local and international business organisations have strongly condemned the unlawful incursion of Venezuelan naval vessels into Guyana’s maritime territory,...
Shipping Association elects new executive committee
The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025, during which a new Management...
Gov’t to sanction any ‘delinquent’ cement supplier – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said he received complaints about “delinquent” cement suppliers and the government will sanction...
