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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™,...
Youths develop ‘Litta Reporta’ app to improve solid waste management
A group of five young people working in software development recently created the ‘Litta Reporta’ app that aims to make...
Tourism Authority hires firm to promote Guyana in North American travel markets
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has appointed market representation firm, Emerging Destinations, to promote Guyana in the North American travel...
World Bank projects 38.2% growth rate for Guyana this year
Guyana continues to lead economic growth within the Caribbean based on World Bank projections that indicate Guyana should experience a...
Vehicles can be banned from using Harbour Bridge if found overtaking, speeding
See below full release from the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation: The Management of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) has...
Internationally recognised fabricating company opens HQ in Guyana
Welding and fabrication company Morgan’s Investment Inc. opened its headquarters in Guyana on Monday. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill who...
Low-level crossing in place after overladen truck damages Pirara Bridge
After an overladen truck resulted in damages to the temporary structure of the Pirara Bridge in Central Rupununi, Region Nine,...
Wrong addresses, slow processing time for birth certificates affecting Indigenous communities
Persons living in Aishalton, Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) are among those living in far-flung communities who face difficulties...
President Ali, VP Jagdeo among speakers at Jamaica business conference
Heavyweights from various sectors of the regional economy will converge at the Jamaica Pegasus from January 23-25 for the annual...
Trinidad vessel to be used for ferry service with Guyana & Barbados
Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) agreed to a new ferry service among the three Caribbean states and the...
Mashramani 2024 promises to be biggest cultural celebration ever
Mashramani 2024, a fervent celebration of Guyanese culture promises to be the biggest celebration to date as preparations commence. Ministry...
Georgetown Lighthouse now a national monument
Proudly displayed in the line of sight on entry at the Georgetown Lighthouse is the newly handed-over wooden heritage marker...
63 women receive gas stoves, sewing machines to start up business
Sixty-three women are now in the position to become entrepreneurs or perfect their craft with support from the Ministry of...
Over 390 Region Four entrepreneurs receive Small Business Grants
The Government of Guyana through the Small Business Bureau (SBB) on Tuesday distributed grants to 398 entrepreneurs from Region Four...
Repair works at Mackenzie/ Wismar Bridge nearly done
Repair and other rehabilitation works at the Mackenzie/ Wismar Bridge in Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) are nearly done, Public Works...
PM of Qatar among dignitaries, world leaders at 2024 Energy Conference and Expo
See the full statement issued below: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, is...
Panama Rice Deal: Amicable proposal under consideration but Guyana may forego millions in interest
The Government of Guyana is considering an amicable repayment proposal from the Panamanian Government for rice supplied years ago but...
‘No stand-alone project’ – New US$35M Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge part of huge development plan
A new US$35 million Mackenzie/ Wismar Bridge in Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) will be built by the China Railway...
Strict monitoring needed to ensure adequate materials to complete new harbour bridge – Edghill
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, says the government will keep a keen eye on the steady supply of sand,...
