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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...
Gov’t encourages citizens to purse full-time job opportunities
As the government continues to roll out its part-time jobs initiative, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh is urging Guyanese to...
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law
NYTIMES – TikTok is one step closer to disappearing in the United States after a panel of federal judges on...
26 ‘Bed and Breakfast’ properties approved in 2024
In 2024, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) conditionally approved 26 Bed and Breakfast properties, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce...
‘It’s time for reciprocity’ – Jagdeo tells manufacturers complaining of enduring regional trade barriers
Manufacturers continue to complain about barriers that hinder the export of their products within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Vice...
Guyana needs deepwater port, gov’t may have to co-invest in venture – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in no uncertain terms, said Guyana needs a deepwater port but Thursday contended that the...
GMIN Ventures opens Bartica office to support Region Seven communities
See below the full statement issued: GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. on December 4, 2024, took another significant step forward with...
China/ Guyana trade skyrockets to US$800 million at half- year
Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan on Wednesday night highlighted that bilateral trade between Guyana and China skyrocketed to US$800 million...
Visitor arrivals increased by 22.5% – Walrond
From January to October 2024, visitor arrivals rose by 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 totalling...
More than 720 new small businesses registered in 2024 in just three regions
More than 720 new small businesses were started up in Regions Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) and Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo)...
Guyana congratulates Best as new president of Caribbean Development Bank
Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Daniel Best on his election as...
‘One Guyana Supermarket’ launched
The annual Christmas Village along Main Street, Georgetown, took on new significance this year with the launch of the ‘One...
‘No explosion in Better Hope gas cylinder incident’ – Massy provides safety guidance
Massy Gas Products Guyana Ltd. (MGPGL) has issued a statement clarifying reports about an alleged explosion involving a cooking gas...
Industrial action in Trinidad disrupting business, causing price hikes – GMSA
See below the full release from the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA): The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA)...
‘More than a new route’ – interCaribbean Airways launches direct flight between Guyana and Grenada
InterCaribbean Airways launched a direct flight between Guyana and Grenada on Sunday, aiming to create business opportunities and connect Caribbean...
Trump threatens Brics nations with 100% tariffs if they undermine dollar
(Financial Times) US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened tariffs of 100 per cent against the so-called Brics countries unless their...
BV/ Triumph youth, women to benefit from training in smart agriculture techniques
Youth and women from the Beterverwagting/Triumph area on the East Coast of Demerara will soon benefit from training in the...
Children’s Convalescent Home gets $60M restoration
The Red Cross Children’s Convalescent Home benefitted from a $60 million restoration project set to help those most in need....
GBTI expands with new branch at Mon Repos and specialized products for SMEs
In a bold move to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen the economy of Guyana, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry...
