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™,...
‘Cooperation instead of competition’ – T&T companies scouting investment opportunities in Guyana
A total of 16 companies from the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are currently in Guyana as part...
CJIA recovers US$5,500 for passenger, commends security team
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Thursday reported the successful recovery of US$5,500 for passenger Unis Cato. The female...
Vending will continue along Kitty Seawall but ‘Lawlessness will not be permitted’ – Edghill
Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will...
Guyana, Ghanaian companies to construct ship repair, maintenance facility
PMD Offshore Limited, a Ghanaian dry docking and ship repair entity and Guyana Port Inc, a ship repair and dry-docking...
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight to introduce plant-based chicken soon
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight (CnBD), a popular local fast food chain in the Guyana, is making a bold move to...
Manufacturers secure GNBS’ ‘Made in Guyana’ Certification
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified two new local manufacturers under its Made in Guyana Certification Programmes...
Powership: GPL considers new substation at Everton to work around any potential failure
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is preparing an area at Everton, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), for the arrival...
Guyana awarded for fostering Indigenous tourism
Guyana has been awarded for its magnificent contributions made to the indigenous communities nationwide at the 4th edition of the World...
Gov’t inks new gold mining contract with Canadian company
See below full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Geology and Mine...
Technical certification, scholarships and financial opportunities announced at WE LIFT 4
Major plans for women to become skilled in several non-traditional trades were unveiled by Minister of Human Services and Social...
$6M garnered from First Son’s Lemonade Sale for local animal shelters
See full press release from the Office of the First Lady Mrs Arya Ali: Six animal shelters and welfare groups...
Zoning now in effect as National Park seeks to delegate space to specific activities
Guyana aims to reduce the impact of plastics and micro plastics on the environment by 60 per cent. In doing...
Guyana’s services sector surpassed $500B in 2023 – GMSA Annual Report
The services industry plays a pivotal role in the Guyanese economy, generating over $500 billion and expanding by 10 per...
Guyana’s manufacturing sector records highest growth in history
The manufacturing sector in Guyana experienced tremendous growth in 2023, generating $70 billion for the year. This marks a 25...
OAS and Structuralia launch 2,000 Grants to study for International Online Master’s Degrees
Structuralia, a leading online education school specializing in STEM areas, is pleased to announce the second phase of the strategic...
IMF projects 33.9% growth for Guyana this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its new World Economic Outlook report for April 2024 projects that Guyana will record...
Business mentorship among activities slated for WE LIFT 4
The National Aquatic Centre will come alive this weekend when the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosts its...
‘Banks in traditional money management’ – Pres. Ali calls for more investment, innovation
President Dr. Irfaan Ali again raised concerns about Guyana’s “traditional” banking sector, noting that these entities must identify business opportunities...
