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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™,...
East, West Ruimveldt residents awarded $127M worth in contracts
Twenty-seven (27) contracts totalling $127 million were on Friday awarded to residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown for major...
‘One Caribbean’ IDB strategy to address unique regional challenges
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for...
Scotiabank celebrates collaboration with Guyana Girl Guides Association
As International Women’s Day is observed across the world, Scotiabank is celebrating its collaboration with the Guyana Girl Guides Association...
Single mothers receive $1.5M business grant from First Lady
In observance of International Women’s Day today, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali handed over three grants totaling $1.5 million to...
Rotary Demerara activates peace initiative for cadet schools
In February, the Rotary Club of Demerara completed the first phase of its 2024 Peace Initiative through schools attached to...
‘More diversity & inclusivity’ – More women needed in the workplace, says Women’s Chamber
Despite facing the issue of gender equality, women and girls have been breaking barriers by taking up roles in various...
Shawn Gurcharran is GBTI’s new CEO
[GBTI Press Release] – The Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry (GBTI) Limited announces a succession in its top management....
No permission for additional private sand pits on Linden Highway – Jagdeo
Following reports that Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken and Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus may be going into sand...
Interest in Guyana high as country sets up first World Trade Center
Guyana’s first World Trade Center will be opened this year but already there is substantial interest in connecting and trading...
Three-day Youth Climate Forum launched in Lethem
Furthering efforts to provide young people with the opportunity to learn about climate change, build their skills to take climate...
25 Influential Women Leaders Award unveils 2024 honourees as International Women’s Day approaches
[???????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? Press Release] – As Women’s History Month unfolds and International Women’s Day approaches, the highly...
Contract will be terminated if Cemetery Road not completed by end of March- Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says the long-delayed Cemetery Road project in Georgetown must be completed by the end of...
Private investigation firm from Trinidad sets up office in Guyana
See full statement issued by the GCCI below: President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mr. Kester...
Labour shortages: Gov’t could import workers through ‘country to country’ arrangements
The Government of Guyana is developing a migrant labour policy to help the country cope with labour shortages and bilateral...
Gov’t stepping up to help small suppliers benefit from $900M forestry fund
A $900 million revolving fund was launched last year to help investors in the forestry sector but with small suppliers...
With greater Caribbean interest, DuraVilla Homes to produce 500 houses this year
DuraVilla Homes, a Guyanese company, has caught the attention of more Caribbean nations and this year, the company intends to...
Marine Vessel Damages ENet Essequibo Fiber Cable; Restoration Efforts Underway
ENet has suffered damage to its fiber cable under the Essequibo River caused by a marine vessel, resulting in disrupted...
Qatari company buying hotel lands for $2 billion, to receive standard concessions
The Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest) has said that the Qatari group building what will be the country’s first five-star...
