Business
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™,...
Guyanese delegation in Houston for OTC tours Lindsayca
A delegation of more than 50 Guyanese attending the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas on Monday toured the facilities...
Customers urged to redeem points at FoodMaxx Supermarket before May 14
FoodMaxx, located in the Giftland Mall, will soon be taken over by Massy Stores but before that happens, the supermarket...
Power ship connection set for tomorrow
The 36-megawatt power ship, which will provide extra power to the national grid and “significantly” help to bring relief in...
Mahindra strengthens global footprint, partners with Massy Motors in Guyana
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning of...
Grand Coastal Hotel wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
See below the full statement issued: Grand Coastal Hotel is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with the...
Guyana, Suriname business chambers sign ‘groundbreaking’ MoU to boost trade
See below the full statement issued: The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is proud to announce the signing...
Power ship arrives at Everton; connection to begin on Sunday
The 36-megawatt power ship, which will provide extra power to the national grid sailed to Everton, Berbice on Saturday and...
Ramsay Ali re-elected GMSA President
See below the full statement issued: The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is delighted to announce the successful election...
150 new mining blocks awarded
The Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Guyana Geology & Mines Commission (GGMC), on Friday last successfully hosted...
Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Research Fund announces 2024 call for submissions
See below the full statement issued: Scotiabank announced that it is now accepting grant submissions across its footprint, including Guyana...
Demerara Bank reports over $2B in profits, growth of 41% & expansion of services
See below full statement from Demerara Bank Limited: Demerara Bank’s impressive growth during the interim period is a testament to...
Exxon says working with companies to make payments easier, faster
As the government eyes shorter payment periods for locals providing services particularly in the oil and gas sector, ExxonMobil Guyana...
IPED disburses $4.3 billion in loans in 2023; over 8,600 jobs created
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement...
Woman, 22, among nine trained by MACORP in heavy-duty equipment maintenance
Machinery Corporation of Guyana Limited (MACORP) trained an additional nine young people in heavy-duty equipment maintenance, a move expected to...
ENet Launches Tecno with Unforgettable Concert Promo
ENet, Guyana’s premier 5G Mobile Network, is proud to announce the launch of Tecno, a cutting-edge mobile device that offers...
City Hall issues ‘Final Notice’ to vendors around Discount Store, Demico House
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Thursday issued two final notices to persons vending and encumbering the pavement...
Gov’t to reassess sale of Marriott Hotel after highest bidder dies – Jagdeo
American businessman Ramy El-Batrawi, who was the highest bidder for the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, passed away on Wednesday...
GTI wants more women, girls in technical fields
Against the backdrop of a growing demand for more technical skills locally, the Government Technical Institute (GTI) hopes it can...
