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™,...
Safeway Security Inc. partners with security equipment manufacturer Hikvision to enhance service
Local electronic security company Safeway Security Inc. has partnered with Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance equipment. The...
Critics will ‘eat their words’ when new seafront resort comes into operation – Jagdeo
For the third consecutive week, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has been forced to defend the construction of the Qatari-...
Berbice residents given steel & cement vouchers to help with constructing their houses
(Press release from Ministry of Housing) – More than 40 Berbicians received the Steel and Cement Housing Subsidy vouchers during...
CARIFESTA is back, heads to Barbados next year
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) – the Caribbean’s festival for the promotion of culture, diversity and creativity – will...
Rum blend for CARICOM’s 50th anniversary launched in Guyana
See below full release issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Honourable Philip J....
Guyana’s ‘TidyUp’ expanding through partnership with Barbados company
See below full release from the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest): The Guyana Office for Investment is pleased to announce...
China’s Import & Export Fair opens on April 15
See below full release issued by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana: The 135th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)...
UK ‘confident’ in management of Guyana’s economy, increases funds for gov’t, private sector
With confidence in the current management of the Guyanese economy, the United Kingdom (UK) has increased the amount of designated...
‘Offending countries know themselves’ – Jagdeo says more CARICOM talks not needed to remove trade barriers
Restrictions to the free movement of goods within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are discussed at multiple regional meetings and Guyana’s...
Guyana could satisfy region’s refined sugar needs by 2027- President Ali
A sugar refinery is being constructed at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and already, President Dr. Irfaan Ali says refined...
New schools, more reliable electricity & private sector support with new IDB loans
The Inter- American Development Bank signed six new loan agreements with Guyana’s government and private sector on Saturday. These loans...
Guyana, Barbados & Trinidad ferry to set sail within three months – President Ali
A new ferry service among Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) was greenlighted and the vessel should make its...
GBTI to finance Muneshwer’s Group expansion through IDB partnership
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) on Friday announced that it will provide financing for the Muneshwer’s Group...
Guyana hosts meeting of Caribbean governors of Inter-American Development Bank
(Press release from the Ministry of Finance) – The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Finance will be hosting...
Commemorative stamp honours legacy of Guyanese aviator Captain Roland DaSilva
The official unveiling of a $500 commemorative stamp honouring the late Captain Roland DaSilva pays tribute to the legacy of...
Cheaper flights between Suriname & Guyana needed as two countries collaborate more- Business chamber
Continental neighbours, Suriname and Guyana, have found much value collaborating with each other and a Suriname- Guyana Chamber of Commerce...
US$75M contract inked for upgrades to Good Success to Timehri road
With mobilisation already underway, the Ministry of Public Works on Thursday signed a US$75M contract with China Road & Bridge...
Tobago Oil Spill: Queensway Group CEO to sue WPA member for libel
Queensway Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Qualander intends to sue member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Kidackie Amsterdam...
