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™,...
Over 143 small business owners in Region Three access cash grants
The government distributed grants totalling over $30 million to small business owners of Region Three in Santa Mission, Leguan, and...
Empowering the North Rupununi: Entrepreneur Marlon Dookram connects remote villages
In the heart of North Rupununi, Region Nine, a young and dynamic entrepreneur is making waves by connecting remote communities...
‘We are here to invest’ – OMNI Helicopters celebrates 1st anniversary in Guyana
Within its first year of operation here, Omni Helicopters Guyana Incorporated (OHGI) has conducted over 2,300 flights and hired 50...
GPHC help desk resolved 285 grievances, 26 complaints last year
A Help Desk to resolve complaints made by patients regarding the service offered at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)...
Guyanese Chamber of Commerce now operational in the Dominican Republic
A Guyanese Chamber of Commerce is now operational in the Dominican Republic (DR) to support the work the Dominican Chamber...
USAID launches $5.3M programme to support farmers, improve food security
In an effort to boost opportunities in the agriculture sector by providing increased technical support to farmers while enhancing food...
New inter-Caribbean ferry service to complement Gov’ts’ planned regional transport system
By Lazeena Yearwood lazeena@newsroom.gy Private sector-led efforts to create a regional transport system interconnecting Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have...
IAG offers full support for 2024 National Budget
Please see below, the full statement issued by the Insurance Association of Guyana: The Insurance Association of Guyana IAG...
Guyana on track to achieving one million passenger movements by 2025
See the full statement issued by the CJIA below: Guyana’s passenger movement statistics paint a vibrant picture of a...
Quaker Oats company recalls several products over fears of salmonella contamination
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) of the...
With arrival of 50 new trucks, Sheriff Construction commences operations
See below the full statement issued by Sheriff Construction Inc: Sheriff Guyana is proud to announce the establishment of...
Improved efficiency promised as GWI launches WhatsApp Chatbot
In an effort to enhance customers’ experience and provide ‘fast pace’ services, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Friday launched...
UG debt wipeout could potentially cost $18B
Days after Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that the government will this year begin to wipe out loans owed...
Entrepreneur Daniella Chase partners with ANSA McAL to empower young women
In a commendable initiative aimed at nurturing self-confidence among young women during the challenging transition to adolescence, ‘Always’ Ambassador Daniella...
Gov’t improving GPL grid as it invests in ‘transformative’ gas-to-energy project
The government has allocated $95.7 billion to the energy sector this year and though huge investments will go towards the...
Another 10,000 house lots to be distributed this year- Rodrigues
The government is committing itself to distributing another 10,000 house lots in 2024, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and...
PSC wants to help realise ‘ambitious’ goals in budget 2024
The Private Sector Commission commends the Government of Guyana on the timely delivery and declaration of the National Budget 2024,...
Demerara Bank helps to repair Dharm Shala; improve livelihood of families
See below statement issued by Demerara Bank Limited: In the heart of Demerara Bank’s mission lies an unwavering commitment to...
