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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™,...
GPL says fuel suppliers not involved in Tobago oil spill
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc.: The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is aware...
‘Goodwill & economic interests’ – Jagdeo says big vision underpins growing Guyana/ Brazil partnership
Guyana hopes to strengthen its long-standing partnership with Brazil, a move Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says is underpinned by...
Queensway Group CEO distances self from ‘oil spill’ vessel in T&T
See below full statement by Mr. Mohamed Qualander – CEO of Queensway Group Inc. I note with great concern a...
‘Don’t come looking for gov’t contracts, money is in the private sector’ – Investors told at Energy Conference
Guyana, the region’s economic powerhouse with its new found oil wealth, is open to investment across local sectors and an...
As more projects unfold, Finance Minister invites int’l banks to Guyana
Numerous projects are unfolding across Guyana as the country positions itself as a regional powerhouse and Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni...
Guyanese couple, engineering firm from Spain to set up cassava processing plant
Guyanese couple Loida and Ian Nicholson, both directors of Kumasi, on Tuesday announced their partnership with Globaltec Desarrollos e Ingeniería,...
‘Locally rooted, globally connected’ – IGOT Guyana offering much-needed services, experience
IGOT Guyana is a local company that has positioned itself as a key provider of much-needed products, services and equipment...
‘The best is yet to come’- DR Chamber of Commerce launched at Energy Conference
Guyana and the Dominican Republic are strengthening diplomatic and business relations and a new Chamber of Commerce was launched on...
Plans moving ahead for CARICOM ferry service
A delegation from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados last week met to discuss the progress on getting each country...
Guyana welcomes connecting flights with Dominican Republic
Guyana has welcomed Sky High Aviation Services’ move to officially launch three weekly flights connecting the Dominican Republic with Guyana....
New era in tourism, hospitality as foundation laid for Georgetown Seafront Resort
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In a symbolic laying of the foundation on Sunday, Guyana is set to welcome its...
Massy Stores hands over keys for sleek SUV to lucky Christmas Jackpot winner
In a thrilling finale to Massy Stores’ Christmas Jackpot promotion, Yara Martinez Diaz emerged as the fortunate customer to claim...
Chinese businesses, with help from local workforce, push China/Guyana trade to US$1.2B
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy It was an evening of singing, dancing and Chinese culinary delights. The Asian culture unique...
Works advancing on Schoonord to Crane highway
Construction of the new Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is moving apace, and with two of the 11 lots almost...
Demand for workers in construction, health sectors increasing – survey finds
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Already facing a shortage of labour, the situation can become dire in Guyana if the authorities...
IMF team visits Amerindian Village, developmental projects
See below full press release issued by the Ministry of Finance: As the government continued to host the visiting International...
After concerns raised, gov’t to ‘review & modernise’ stock exchange law
An overhaul of the Guyana Stock Exchange has been called for by private sector stakeholders and Attorney General Anil Nandlall,...
To boost maritime safety, decades-old ‘Torani’ wreck being removed from Mazaruni River
In a bid to enhance navigational safety in Guyana’s rivers and waters, the removal of Torani, a relic from the...
